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Barktown Rescue

Animal rescue in Boston, KY

Barktown is a place that no matter how small, every life counts. We are here to give dogs a second chance to find the love they deserve. We are advocates for the outcast, a voice for the unwanted. We are a 100% volunteer based rescue; where we rescue because it is our passion, our mission to saves lives. This is not a job for us, but a need to help the helpless.

If you are interested in volunteering for us and helping us out in the many areas we need volunteers, please email Nikki at nikki@barktownrescue.org for a volunteer application. There are many oppurtunities available!

Contact —
Email heather@barktownrescue.org
Phone (502) 833-2275
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Address
295 Petersburg Road
Boston, KY 40107
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295 Petersburg Road

Boston, KY 40107

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Barktown Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Boston, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Dracula 'Drac''s adoption status with email updates.
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Dracula 'Drac'

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Boston, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Boston, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Xavier's adoption status with email updates.
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Xavier

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Boston, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Van's adoption status with email updates.
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Van

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Boston, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Finnegan 'Finn''s adoption status with email updates.
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Finnegan 'Finn'

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Boston, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Stewart's adoption status with email updates.
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Stewart

Beagle

Male, Adult
Boston, KY
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Rescue FAQs

Barktown Rescue is based out of Nelson County, Kentucky. We pull as many dogs as we can from 3 local high kill shelters. We work with the public to help them if they can no longer care for their dogs.

Additional adoption info

We do require an application to be completed. This can be completed at www.BarktownRescue.org. Once this is approved, we can set the applicant up with the foster to meet the dog. If the person decides to adopt at that point, we do have a contract that needs to be signed.

** Please note, it may take 2-3 business days for your application to be processed. Please let us know if you do not hear from us after that time period.

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https://www.barktownrescue.org/adopt

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Barktown Rescue

Taylor County Animal Shelter

220 Animal Shelter Road,
Campbellsville, KY 42718

The ARK Project Inc.

1625 Louisville Rd.,
Frankfort, KY 40601

Heartland Animal Life Organization (HALO)

Vine Grove, KY 40175

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

Golden Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Boojee 3835's adoption status with email updates.
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Boojee 3835

Domestic Longhair

Female, Senior
Frankfort, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Jagger's adoption status with email updates.
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Jagger

Mixed Breed (Large)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Jeffersonville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Millie's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Millie

Golden Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
LaGrange, KY
We'll also keep you updated on pionkjhkh's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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pionkjhkh

Italian Greyhound

Female, Puppy
LOUISVILLE, KY

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