Animal shelters in Jeffersonville, Indiana
There are 5 animal shelters and rescues in and around Jeffersonville, Indiana in our directory, in Clark County. Identified types include 1 humane society (20%) and 1 animal control office (20%). 5 of them list a phone number or website.
Map of animal shelters near Jeffersonville
- Animal Protection Association702 E 11th StAnimal shelter0.5 mi
- Animal Protection Association3808 Hamburg PikeAnimal shelter3.1 mi
- Humane Association2702 Middle RdHumane society2.7 mi
- Jeffersonville Animal Shelter201 Willinger LnAnimal shelter1.7 mi
- Tri County Animal Control & Shelter3005 Industrial PkwyAnimal control2.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How many animal shelters are in Jeffersonville, IN?
We list 5 animal shelters and rescues in and around Jeffersonville.
Where is animal control in Jeffersonville?
We list 1 animal control or animal services agency in Jeffersonville. Animal control is run by the city or county; it takes in strays, handles bite reports and animal cruelty complaints, and is usually the first place to look for a lost pet. For an emergency involving a dangerous animal, call 911.
Are there animal rescues in Jeffersonville?
We have not identified a rescue organization in Jeffersonville in our sources yet. Many rescues are foster-based and adopt through Petfinder or adoption events without a public address, so it is worth searching nearby towns as well.
How do I adopt a pet in Jeffersonville?
Start on the shelter's or rescue's own website: most post their adoptable animals there and on Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet. Visit or call to meet an animal, then fill in an adoption application. Expect to show a photo ID, and if you rent, proof that your landlord allows pets. The adoption fee usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Fees vary by organization and by animal, so ask the shelter directly.
I found a stray animal. What should I do?
If the animal is friendly and safe to approach, check for an ID tag and take it to any vet or shelter to scan for a microchip. Report the found animal to your local animal control or municipal shelter, since that is where owners look first, and post it on local lost-and-found pet pages. Many cities require found pets to be reported or brought to the shelter within a few days. For injured or orphaned wildlife, call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator instead of handling the animal.
Related guides
- Lost Pet Checklist: How to Find a Lost PetWhat to do in the first hours and days after a dog or cat goes missing, which shelters to check, and how to spread the word.
- Found a Stray Dog? What to DoHow to approach safely, check for a microchip, report the dog, and what the law usually expects of a finder.
- Pet Microchipping ExplainedHow a microchip works, what it costs, why registration matters, and how to look up a chip on a found pet.
- How to Surrender a Pet to a ShelterHow surrender works today, appointments and fees, what to tell the shelter, and options to try before you give up a pet.