Kenton County Animal Services in Covington, Kentucky
About Kenton County Animal Services
Kenton County Animal Services is an animal control in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky. It is operated by Kenton County Animal Shelter (Kenton County Fiscal Court). The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Protect 4 Paws Animal Shelter, about 4.4 mi away.
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39.00264, -84.53347
What Kenton County Animal Services does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Yes
- Wildlife Yes
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Protect 4 Paws Animal Shelter105A 3 Mile Rd, Wilder, KYAnimal shelter4.4 mi
- NKY Animal Care Center2018 Harris Pike, Independence, KYAnimal shelter5.1 mi
- Stray Animal Adoption Program326 W 9th St, Newport, KYAnimal shelter6.0 mi
- Dog Pound2373 Chickasaw St, Cincinnati, OHAnimal control8.7 mi
- Campbell County Animal Shelter1989 Poplar Ridge Rd, Melbourne, KYAnimal shelter9.2 mi
- Cincinnati Animal CARE3949 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OHAnimal shelter11 mi
- Cincinnati Animal CARE Colerain Campus - Hamilton County Animal ShelterCincinnati, OHAnimal shelter11 mi
- Boone County Animal Shelter5620 Idlewild Rd, Burlington, KYAnimal shelter11 mi
- Cincinnati Animal CARE Dane Campus - Hamilton County Animal ShelterCincinnati, OHAnimal shelter11 mi
- Ohio Pet Sanctuary8018 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OHAnimal sanctuary12 mi
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Where is Kenton County Animal Services located?
Kenton County Animal Services is at 1020 Mary Laidley Rd, Covington, KY 41017 in Kenton County.
What are the hours of Kenton County Animal Services?
The recorded opening hours are Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa-Su 11:00-16:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (859) 356-7400 before you go.
How do I adopt from Kenton County Animal Services?
Start on kentoncounty.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Kenton County Animal Services?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.