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Jessamine County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Nicholasville, KY

The Jessamine County Animal Shelter is a county-run facility, that is dedicated to the care and well being of all animals located at our facility, until the appropriate home is found. Our mission is to provide services which safeguard public health and safety, to humanely house and care for animals in its charge, to protect the animals of the community from neglect, and to provide its citizens with information concerning responsible ownership.

Contact Timothy Brown
Email jessaminecountyacc@gmail.com
Phone (859) 881-0821 ext.1001
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Address
120 Fairground Way
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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120 Fairground Way

Nicholasville, KY 40356

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Adoptable pets at Jessamine County Animal Shelter

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier/Doberman Pinscher

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Chester's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Chester

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Nicholasville, KY
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Shelter FAQs

We serve Jessamine County, the City of Nicholasville, and the City of Wilmore.

Additional adoption info

Once someone is interested in an adoptable pet located at our facility, they are required to fill out an adoption application. Once they have filled out their application we will call vet references and landlords. Once it is agreed that this animal is an ideal fit for the person and/or family, the animal is then completely vetted and sent home with their new family.

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https://adoptjcacc.com/adopt/

https://secure.cpteller.com/terminal/virtual/

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Great Pyrenees

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

Tabby

Male, 7 mos
Harrodsburg, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Arthur's adoption status with email updates.
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Arthur

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

St. Bernard/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 yrs 11 mos
Richmond, KY

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