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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 Remi's adoption status with email updates.
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Remi

Australian Shepherd

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

Great Pyrenees

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Jonah Glenn's adoption status with email updates.
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Jonah Glenn

Chihuahua/Pug

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Great Pyrenees/Great Pyrenees

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Jimmy Johnson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jimmy Johnson

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Jessamine County Animal Shelter

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Feist/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Danville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Ice's adoption status with email updates.
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Ice

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Harrodsburg, KY

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