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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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Meet their adoptable pets

2620 Hwy 81

Owensboro, KY 42301

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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Adoptable pets at Daviess County Animal Control

We'll also keep you updated on Mattel NO AVAILABLE UNTIL 11/7's adoption status with email updates.
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Mattel NO AVAILABLE UNTIL 11/7

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Dottie* (HW-) SPONSORED ADOPTION FEE's adoption status with email updates.
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Dottie* (HW-) SPONSORED ADOPTION FEE

Foxhound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Fanta*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Fanta*

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Dolly (HW-) *SPONSORED ADOPTION FEE's adoption status with email updates.
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Dolly (HW-) *SPONSORED ADOPTION FEE

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Ember's adoption status with email updates.
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Ember

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Breckinridge County Animal Shelter

498 Glen Nash Lane,
Hardinsburg, KY 40143

Schnauzer Rescue Co-op

1758 Autumn Drive,
Indiana, Tennessee, IN 47601

BC's K9 Rescue

202 Thornhill Estates Lane,
Irvington, KY 40146

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Madisonville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Maya's adoption status with email updates.
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Maya

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Barney's adoption status with email updates.
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Barney

Foxhound/Beagle

Male, Young
Dale, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Mira's adoption status with email updates.
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Mira

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Evansville, IN

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