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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.

Contact —
Email dcacanimals@yahoo.com
Phone (270) 685-8275
Website
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

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Barney (HW-)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Barney (HW-)

Foxhound/Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Roscoe HW(-)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Roscoe HW(-)

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Macai (Ma-Kya)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Macai (Ma-Kya)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Merlot's adoption status with email updates.
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Merlot

Husky

Female, Adult
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Lady NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 1/3 *'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lady NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 1/3 *

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Marley (HW-)WAIVED ADOPTION FE's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley (HW-)WAIVED ADOPTION FE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs 6 mos
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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We'll also keep you updated on Frankenstein's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankenstein

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Madisonville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Spencer (Courtesy Listing in Des Moines, Iowa)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Spencer (Courtesy Listing in Des Moines, Iowa)

Border Collie

Male, Senior
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy Lynn's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy Lynn

Labrador Retriever/English Pointer

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Robards, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Chiweenie/Miniature Pinscher

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Robards, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Mr Cuddles's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr Cuddles

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Boonville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Frank's adoption status with email updates.
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Frank

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs
Madisonville, KY

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