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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Kentucky. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Twizzler

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 mo
Hopkinsville, KY
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Twizzler!This pretty girl is a six-week-old Mixed Breed puppy, and she is currently looking for her forever home! Twizzler was owner released to the shelter because they had too many. This little girl will easily adapt to a home with cats, dogs, and kiddos, we also offer trial adoptions and meet and greets to ensure she finds her pawfect home. She is not yet house or crate trained, but she will learn. Twizzler is UTD on vaccinations, weighs 6 pounds, and is ready to be adopted today!Twizzler's adoption fee is $110 plus tax!Dogs are $115 and puppies are $110 unless otherwise noted. All cats and kittens are $75.00 unless otherwise noted. Our system automatically updates adoptable websites every two hours. Feel free to email or call us with any questions you may have. Our contact number is 270-887-4175. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30-4 and is closed daily for lunch from 12:30-1. Adoptions are done on a first come first serve basis for owner releases. Strays have a wait list.

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Coffee

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 1 mo
Hopkinsville, KY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Coffee!This handsome boy is a six-week-old Mixed Breed puppy, and he is currently looking for his forever home. Coffee was owner released to the shelter because they had too many. This sweet baby will easily adapt to a home with cats, dogs, and kiddos, we also offer trial adoptions and meet and greets to ensure he finds his pawfect home. He is not yet house or crate trained, but give him a chance to learn. Coffee is UTD on vaccinations, weighs 6 pounds, and is ready to be adopted today!Coffee’s adoption fee is $110 plus tax!Dogs are $115 and puppies are $110 unless otherwise noted. All cats and kittens are $75.00 unless otherwise noted. Our system automatically updates adoptable websites every two hours. Feel free to email or call us with any questions you may have. Our contact number is 270-887-4175. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30-4 and is closed daily for lunch from 12:30-1. Adoptions are done on a first come first serve basis for owner releases. Strays have a wait list.

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Teddy

Pomeranian

Male, Adult
Florence, KY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Please contact Jetta (Jetta.elliott@att.net) for more information about this pet.6 year old male PomeranianTeddy is a very friendly and happy adult Pomeranian. The vet says he’s maybe 6 to 7 years old. He was a rescue from my puppy meal operation. He was very shut down when the rescue first got him. He had an infection in his right eye, and the right eye had to be removed. He’s been in Foster for a year and is now very friendly and outgoing. He’s had his teeth cleaned, but will have them cleaned again before he leaves. he’s fully vetted. He comes neutered, microchip, and up-to-date with all of his vaccinations. He’s recently had blood work done showing that he is heartworm negative.He is currently located in Harrison, Arkansas, but can be transported to a location near you through the rescue network transport. Please do not inquire through Facebook but rather send an email with your information and we will get back to you.April 9, 2025, 6:50 pm

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Jessie

Pomeranian

Male, Adult
Florence, KY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Please contact Jetta (Jetta.elliott@att.net) for more information about this pet.Red 3 year old male PomeranianJessie is a Pomeranian that was rescued from a puppy mil in 2023. He was very shut down and has been in the Foster‘s home to help him come back around to trusting people. He’s a little shy now, but he is well adjusted and happy and friendly. Bloodwork shows his heartworm negative. He’s neutered up-to-date on vaccinations and microchip. He is currently located in Harrison, Arkansas, but would be brought to your location via the rescue network transport. If interested, please do not reply through Facebook but rather send an email inquiry and we will get back to you. Thank you.April 9, 2025, 6:50 pm

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Lizzie

Maltese

Female, Adult
Alexandria, KY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Hi all!  My name is Lizzie.I am a 4 year old Maltese mix that wobbled my way into rescue!  Yes, I have have an easily managed neurologic issue (I.e. Cheap meds!) that affects my balance.  I am a bit clumsy but full of life and ready to be someone's best friend. I get along with dogs.  I need a home without small children, as I easily fall.I LOVE to cuddle and follow my person around the house.  If you give me a chance, you will see how lovable I am!Adoption Fee:  $200Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 9, 2025, 3:07 pm

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Spazzo

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Bowling Green, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Shelters & rescues in Kentucky

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Kentucky. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Friends of Gallatin Shelter (FOGS)

Villa Hills, KY 41017

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Kenton County Animal Shelter

1020 Mary Laidley Drive, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Adoption First Animal Rescue KY

Covington, KY 41017

Pet Types: dogs

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Yorkie Haven Rescue - KY

Fort Mitchell, KY 41017

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Furrever Friends Small Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 188232, Erlanger, KY 41018

Pet Types: dogs

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United Yorkie Rescue - KY-Covington-Hannah

Covington, KY 41011

Pet Types: dogs

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Pawprints Animal Rescue Inc.

P.O. Box 6488, Florence, KY 41022

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Paws & Claws Animal Rescue, Inc.

Florence, KY 41042

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Ozark Homeward Bound KY Chapter

Florence, KY 41042

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Furgotten Dog Rescue

Florence, KY 41042

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever Chihuahua Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier German Shepherd Dog American Pit Bull Terrier Beagle Boxer Dachshund Australian Shepherd Poodle (Miniature) Border Collie Husky Pug Maltese Golden Retriever Jack Russell Terrier Australian Cattle Dog Pomeranian Miniature Pinscher
Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier