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Animal Shelter

Bullitt County Animal Shelter
P.O. Box 768
545 Clermont Rd.
Shepherdsville, Ky 40165
{502} 543-8686
Email: Bcanimalshelter@yahoo.com

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Who We Are

   The Bullitt County Animal Shelter is the primary sheltering and enforcement agency for domestic animals in Bullitt County, Kentucky.

   The animal shelter was established by Bullitt County Fiscal Court in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statues. Our mission is to provide services which safeguard the public and to humanely house and care for the animals in our care; to protect the animals of the community from abuse and neglect and to provide it's citizens with information concerning responsible ownership.

Services

   The employees of the Bullitt County Animal Shelter are here to serve and protect the residents of Bullitt County. We provide such services as stray dog and cat pick up, neglect/abuse investigation and much more.

   We have an open door policy for the residents of Bullitt County that are no longer able to care for their pets, but before surrendering a pet please contact us as there may be a simple solution to the reason you need to surrender your pet. Because of the open door policy the animal shelter does humanely euthanize, however we do have an adoption program and work closely with reputable rescues and no kill shelters. The adoption fees are as follows. Dog adoption $100; fee includes, spay/neuter, heartworm testing, DA2PP, rabies {if old enough} and county license. Cat adoption is $65, which includes spay/neuter, Feline Leukemia testing, FVRCP, rabies {if old enough} and a county license. To see a list of our adoptable animals click here.

 If your pet is missing please contact us as soon as possible so we may assist you in anyway we can to reunite you and your furry family member.

The Bullitt County Animal Shelter along with help form Shelby County Humane Society and HOPE for Pets is hosting a low cost spay/neuter clinic once a month. For more information or to make an appointment please call 955-3586.

Cat Spay $35.00
Cat Neuter $15.00
Dog Spay $65.00
Dog Neuter $55.00

All shots $5.00
Rabies is required, if proof of rabies can not be shown at the time of surgery a rabies shot will be given for $5.00.

Pet License

In accordance with KRS. 258.135 Bullitt County has a pet license program. All dogs and cats which reside in Bullitt County must be licensed. The license are available at the Bullitt County Animal Shelter, the Judge Executive's office. In order to obtain a license you will need to present proof of rabies vaccinations and spay/neuter. The license are valid for one fiscal year {June to June}. The cost of the pet license are as follows:

Altered dogs/cats: $4.00
Unaltered dogs/cats: $6.00

 

Wish List

The shelter is always in need of volunteers and donations. If you would like to volunteer at the shelter please give us a call. If you would like to make a donation here is a list of supplies that we are always in need of.

Frontline Flea and Tick Control
Bleach
Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener
Cleaning Supplies {Bathroom cleaner, Dusting Spray etc…..
Towels
Blankets 
Paper Towels
Leashes
Stainless Steel Bowls {all sizes}
Dog and Cat Treats
Hand Sanitizer
Metal Cages
Cat Litter
Disposable Litter Pans
Dog and Cat First Aid Kit
Brushes   
Shampoo
Collars
Canned dog and cat food

 

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Educational Links
 

Why Spay or Neuter?

Unchain your dog: the facts about chained dogs.

 

Last Updated 10/11/2008
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