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Jessamine County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Nicholasville, KY

The Jessamine County Animal Shelter is a county-run facility, that is dedicated to the care and well being of all animals located at our facility, until the appropriate home is found. Our mission is to provide services which safeguard public health and safety, to humanely house and care for animals in its charge, to protect the animals of the community from neglect, and to provide its citizens with information concerning responsible ownership.

Contact Timothy Brown
Email jessaminecountyacc@gmail.com
Phone (859) 881-0821 ext.1001
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Address
120 Fairground Way
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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120 Fairground Way

Nicholasville, KY 40356

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Adoptable pets at Jessamine County Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Ryder's adoption status with email updates.
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Ryder

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Freddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Freddy

Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Murphy's adoption status with email updates.
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Murphy

Mastiff

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Turkey Tom's adoption status with email updates.
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Turkey Tom

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Garth's adoption status with email updates.
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Garth

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Loretta's adoption status with email updates.
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Loretta

Coonhound

Female, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Getty's adoption status with email updates.
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Getty

Siberian Husky

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Bowdie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bowdie

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Shelter FAQs

We serve Jessamine County, the City of Nicholasville, and the City of Wilmore.

Additional adoption info

Once someone is interested in an adoptable pet located at our facility, they are required to fill out an adoption application. Once they have filled out their application we will call vet references and landlords. Once it is agreed that this animal is an ideal fit for the person and/or family, the animal is then completely vetted and sent home with their new family.

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https://adoptjcacc.com/adopt/

https://secure.cpteller.com/terminal/virtual/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Jessamine County Animal Shelter

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Frankfort, KY 40602

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Berea, KY 40403

We'll also keep you updated on Brad Pitt's adoption status with email updates.
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Brad Pitt

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Georgetown, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Barn Cat's adoption status with email updates.
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Barn Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Female Adult
Georgetown, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Aurora's adoption status with email updates.
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Aurora

Coonhound

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Richmond, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Brave's adoption status with email updates.
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Brave

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on October's adoption status with email updates.
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October

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Betty Boop - Must Apply In Person's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty Boop - Must Apply In Person

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Georgetown, KY

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