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Daviess County Animal Control

Animal shelter in Owensboro, KY

The Daviess County Animal Shelter receives thousands of animals annually. Some of them are returned to their owners, some find new homes, but unfortunately some are never placed in a home. This is why it is so important that these animals find new homes.

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Email dcacanimals@yahoo.com
Phone (270) 685-8275
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Address
2620 Hwy 81
Owensboro, KY 42301
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2620 Hwy 81

Owensboro, KY 42301

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Adoptable pets at Daviess County Animal Control

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Sophie Speckles (HW-) SPONSORE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Owensboro, KY
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Shelter FAQs

Daviess County Animal Shelter serves the citizens of Daviess County including all incorporated cities. We respond to all concerns about abuse or neglect, complaints about nuisance animals and stray animals. We also have animals for adoption.

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting a pet, stop by the shelter! All adoption fees include spaying or neutering your pet at a local veterinarian.
ADOPTION FEES
Dogs: $100.00
Dogs-Spayed/Neutered: $75.00
Kittens-5 months and under: $60.00
Cats: $30.00
Fees for dogs include a Kentucky dog tag, a rabies vaccination, neuter/spay and microchip. Fees for cats include a rabies vaccination, neuter/spay and microchip. Dog tags may also be purchased at the animal shelter for $5.00. County law mandates that all dogs four months or older wear this tag and be vaccinated against rabies.

Adoption application

https://www.daviessky.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Adoption-Questionnaire.pdf

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Daviess County Animal Control

ACE Rescue Group of KY

Robards, KY 42452

FOTS Rescue

1213 S.Main,
Hartford, KY 42347

Kentucky Kitty Cats, Inc.

406 Barrett Avenue,
HARTFORD, KY 42347

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Janet

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Henderson, KY
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Spruce

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Evansville, IN
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Ruger

Beagle/Basset Hound

Male, 1 yr
Morgantown, KY
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Stylz

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Henderson, KY
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orange sherbert

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Henderson, KY
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Justin

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Evansville, IN

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