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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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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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Luna (HW-)

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr
Owensboro, KY
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Vivian

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Owensboro, KY
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Bubba

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Owensboro, KY
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Jain *NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 3/2

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Owensboro, KY
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Griz

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Owensboro, KY
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Kilo (HW-) *SPONSORED ADOPTION

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Owensboro, KY

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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Daviess County Animal Control

Humane Society of Henderson County

203 Drury Lane,
Henderson, KY 42420

Hopkins County Humane Society

2210 Laffoon Trail,
Madisonville, KY 42431

Evansville Animal Care and Control

815 Uhlhorn,
Evansville, IN 47710

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Jill

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr
Madisonville, KY
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Quincy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
HARTFORD, KY
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Maggie G

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Dale, IN
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Trusty

English (Redtick) Coonhound

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Newburgh, IN
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"THEO" aka Theodore

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs
Owenboro, KY
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Icarus

Dalmatian

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Evansville, IN

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