Nonprofit Animal Shelters in Jefferson County, KY
There are 12 nonprofit animal shelters in Jefferson County, KY in our directory. These organizations are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt animal welfare charities, so donations are usually tax-deductible.
Listed when the organization matches an IRS Exempt Organizations record for animal protection and welfare.
Nonprofit Animal Shelters in Jefferson County, KY
- Alley Cat Advocates3524 Newburg Rd · Louisville, KYAnimal shelter
- Ruffled Feathers Parrot Sanctuary Inc.4700 Dixie Hwy · Shively, KYAnimal sanctuary
- Kentucky Humane Society1000 Lyndon Ln · Louisville, KYHumane society
- Kentucky Humane Society10948 Dixie Hwy · Louisville, KYHumane society
- Kentucky Humane Society3070 Breckenridge Ln · Louisville, KYHumane society
- Louisville Metro Animal Services3528 Newburg Rd · Watterson Park, KYAnimal control
- Alley Cat Advocates3044 Bardstown Rd · Louisville, KYAnimal shelter
- Kentucky Humane Society5759 Preston Hwy # 101 · Louisville, KYHumane society
- Kentucky Humane Society6820 Bardstown Rd · Louisville, KYHumane society
- Kentucky Humane Society9486 Brownsboro Rd · Louisville, KYHumane society
- Animal Care Society12207 Westport Rd · Worthington Hills, KYAnimal shelter
- Kentucky Humane Society12406 La Grange Rd · Louisville, KYHumane society
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Frequently asked questions
What is a nonprofit animal shelter?
These organizations are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt animal welfare charities, so donations are usually tax-deductible.
How many nonprofit animal shelters are in Jefferson County, KY?
We list 12 nonprofit animal shelters in Jefferson County, KY. Listed when the organization matches an IRS Exempt Organizations record for animal protection and welfare.
Why might an organization be missing from this list?
We only list an organization here when the source data, the official name or a verified correction confirms it. If you know one that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
How does adopting work?
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.
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