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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 Truffle HW (-) Waived Adoption Fee's adoption status with email updates.
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Truffle HW (-) Waived Adoption Fee

Miniature Pinscher/Beagle

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

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Cloud (HW-)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cloud (HW-)

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
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

It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue, Inc.

1417 N. Stockwell Road,
Evansville, IN 47715

Helping Hands for Boxer Rescue

8410 S. R. 1389,
Hawesville, KY 42348

Breckinridge County Animal Friends Inc.

P.O. Box 301,
Harned, KY 40144

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Henderson, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Huck's's adoption status with email updates.
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Huck's

Jack Russell Terrier/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Baby
Newburgh, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Selena's adoption status with email updates.
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Selena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Izzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Izzy

Redbone Coonhound

Female, Young
Mt. Vernon, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Nylas Ave. Kitten trap 5 (Amber)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Nylas Ave. Kitten trap 5 (Amber)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Morgantown, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Jeanie Lee's adoption status with email updates.
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Jeanie Lee

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
Henderson, KY

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