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Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

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Animal rescue in Nicholasville, KY

The Kentucky Equine Adoption Center (KyEAC) is the largest all-breed equine rescue in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Nestled on 72 acres in the rolling hills of Jessamine County, KyEAC is the home and training ground for approximately 50 equines at all stages of rehabilitation and retraining. We are not a sanctuary; part of our mission is to find the perfect home and purpose for all of our horses–from high level dressage to therapeutic equine companions, from trail horses to pasture ponies.

Contact Carrie Wosicki
Address
1713 Catnip Hill Rd.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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Meet their adoptable pets

1713 Catnip Hill Rd.

Nicholasville, KY 40356

Adoptable pets at Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

We'll also keep you updated on Will Virginia Dare's adoption status with email updates.
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Will Virginia Dare

Thoroughbred

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

Thoroughbred/Other/Unknown

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

Thoroughbred

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Three Jewels's adoption status with email updates.
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Three Jewels

Thoroughbred

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

Thoroughbred

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

Saddlebred

Female, Baby
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Jackpot's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackpot

Paint/Pinto/Draft

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

Saddlebred

Female, Baby
Nicholasville, KY

Rescue FAQs

Any equine in the State of Kentucky.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Process

Once a complete application is received, KyEAC will begin the screening process. This usually takes about 2-3 days, depending upon how easy it is to make contact with your references.
KyEAC will notify you when your application has been approved, and you may then make an appointment with KyEAC to visit the equine(s) you are interested in adopting.

Adopters are responsible for transportation arrangements and costs at the time of the adoption and in the event of return.

Adoption fees are non-refundable.

Please also note that Adopter agrees that the adopted equine may not be raced, bred, sold, given away or assigned by the Adopter, except as otherwise provided in the adoption contract.

Further, we require adopters to complete an inspection on the adopted equine at 6 and 12 months after the date of the adoption. Provided the photos and veterinary report from these two inspections are satisfactory, KYEAC will then transfer full ownership of the equine to the Adopter at 12 months via a transfer letter.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/231711475494156

Pets at shelters & rescues near Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

L.i.F.E. House for Animals

14 Fido Ct.,
Frankfort, KY 40601

The ARK Project Inc.

1625 Louisville Rd.,
Frankfort, KY 40601

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Wilmore, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Wilson Berry's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilson Berry

Domestic Shorthair

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

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Mount sterling, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Arai's adoption status with email updates.
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Arai

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Eubank, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Frank's adoption status with email updates.
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Frank

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Georgetown, KY

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