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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 Kofi's adoption status with email updates.
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Kofi

Husky/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

German Shepherd Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Davy SPONSORED ADOPTION FEE's adoption status with email updates.
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Davy SPONSORED ADOPTION FEE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Mya's adoption status with email updates.
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Mya

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Chihuahua

Female, 12 yrs
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Koba's adoption status with email updates.
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Koba

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Boo Berry's adoption status with email updates.
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Boo Berry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
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

Jack's Place, Inc.

PO Box 5,
White Plains, KY 42464

Saving Paws Animal Rescue of KY

227 St Ann Street, Suite 400,
Owensboro, KY 42303

P.A.A.W.S. No-Kill Animal Rescue

Po Box 115,
Newburgh, IN 47629

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Border Collie

Male, Adult
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Mini Tucky's adoption status with email updates.
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Mini Tucky

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 4 yrs
Morgantown, KY
We'll also keep you updated on TANSY!'s adoption status with email updates.
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TANSY!

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
Owenboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Randy Travis's adoption status with email updates.
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Randy Travis

German Shepherd Dog/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Marty's adoption status with email updates.
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Marty

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Evansville, IN

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