Friends of Jessamine County Animals, Inc. is a nonprofit federally recognized tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization that was founded in March 2010 by a group of animal lovers. Our Directors, Foster Homes, Officers, and Trustees are all volunteers. Expenses are funded through our membership, adoption fees, and donations.
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We realize the great need of homeless animals nationwide, but we currently only focus our efforts on the animals in Jessamine County, Kentucky
Friends of Jessamine County Animals, Inc. is a nonprofit federally recognized tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization that was founded in March 2010 by a group of animal lovers. Our Directors, Foster Homes, Officers, and Trustees are all volunteers. We are not a shelter with visiting hours. Our rescue efforts are managed out of our own homes. Expenses are funded through our Membership, adoption fees, and donations. Our mission is to bring about change in the care of animals in Jessamine County, Kentucky by way of education and community awareness. We believe that you should "never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead
Additional adoption info
Canine Adoption Fees vary by age*: - Puppy (under 1 year): $200.00 - Adults (1 year and older): $150.00 - Seniors (age varies by breed): $120.00 * Some adoption fees may vary based on sponsorship or other factors. Services included in adoption fee: veterinary exam, spay/neuter, heartworm test (if age appropriate), microchip, current on Distemper/Parvo, Bordatella and rabies vaccination (if age appropriate), fecal tested and de-wormed, current on flea and heartworm preventative. Other services are done as deemed necessary.
The normal adoption fee for cats/kittens is $75 which includes Spay/Neuter, UTD on shots, Feline Leukemia tested, Feline AIDS tested, Flea/Tick treatment and any additional vetting deemed necessary (dental work, medications, etc.)
Our adoption process includes completing an adoption application and waiting for approval. Friends of Jessamine County Animals, Inc. wants to place all of our animals in homes that are best for the pets as well as for the family. We try very hard to make compatible matches to ensure lifetime commitments. We reserve the right to decline applications based on the pet's best interest and needs. Home visits, vet references and landlord approval are required before animals are adopted.
Lancaster, KY 40444
Bloomfield, KY 40008
P.O Box 4412,
Winchester,
KY
40392
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