Alley Cat Advocates in Louisville, Kentucky
About Alley Cat Advocates
Alley Cat Advocates is an animal shelter in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Its name and records point to a focus on cats. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2000. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Louisville Metro Animal Services, about 1.6 mi away.
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38.21311, -85.67383
What Alley Cat Advocates 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 Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Louisville Metro Animal Services3528 Newburg Rd, Watterson Park, KYAnimal control1.6 mi
- Jefferson County Animal Control3528 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KYAnimal control1.6 mi
- Louisvillle Metro Animal Services Harshaw Family Foundation Animal Shelter:3528 Newburg Road, Watterson Park, KYAnimal control1.6 mi
- Alley Cat Advocates3524 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KYAnimal shelter1.6 mi
- Animal House Adoption Center3615 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KYAnimal shelter1.8 mi
- Kentucky Humane Society3070 Breckenridge Ln, Louisville, KYHumane society2.6 mi
- Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary100 Guston Bewleyville Rd, Guston, KYAnimal sanctuary3.3 mi
- Kentucky Humane Society5759 Preston Hwy # 101, Louisville, KYHumane society3.6 mi
- Kentucky Humane Society Fern Creek Pet Resort5225 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KYHumane society4.6 mi
- Kentucky Humane Society1000 Lyndon Ln, Louisville, KYHumane society5.0 mi
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Where is Alley Cat Advocates located?
Alley Cat Advocates is at 3044 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 in Jefferson County.
What are the hours of Alley Cat Advocates?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (502) 634-8777 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Alley Cat Advocates?
Start on alleycatadvocates.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 Alley Cat Advocates?
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.
Are donations to Alley Cat Advocates tax-deductible?
Alley Cat Advocates matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 61-1343210), with reported annual revenue of about $1,030,102. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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