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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 Buffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buffy

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Female, 6 mos
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Atticus's adoption status with email updates.
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Atticus

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

German Shepherd Dog/Finnish Spitz

Male, 8 mos
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Momma Cat *Eartipped*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Momma Cat *Eartipped*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Red (HW-)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Red (HW-)

Doberman Pinscher/American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Ellie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ellie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Rose

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
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

Molly's Mutts Animal Rescue

248 State Route 983,
Dixon, KY 42409

Humane Society of Henderson County

203 Drury Lane,
Henderson, KY 42420

Australian Shepherds Furever-Providence Kentucky Chapter

P O Box 1676,
Providence, KY 42450

We'll also keep you updated on Garrett (Cheetos)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Garrett (Cheetos)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
HARTFORD, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Cry Baby's adoption status with email updates.
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Cry Baby

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Madisonville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Steve's adoption status with email updates.
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Steve

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 9 mos
Greenville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on SASHA!'s adoption status with email updates.
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SASHA!

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Owenboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Amity's adoption status with email updates.
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Amity

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on KeKe's adoption status with email updates.
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KeKe

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Evansville, IN

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