Kentucky Humane Society in Louisville, Kentucky
About Kentucky Humane Society
Kentucky Humane Society is a humane society in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1945. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Kentucky Humane Society Fern Creek Pet Resort, about 2.0 mi away.
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What Kentucky Humane Society does
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- 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 Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Kentucky Humane Society Fern Creek Pet Resort5225 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KYHumane society2.0 mi
- Animal House Adoption Center3615 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KYAnimal shelter5.1 mi
- Kentucky Humane Society3070 Breckenridge Ln, Louisville, KYHumane society5.2 mi
- Alley Cat Advocates3524 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KYAnimal shelter5.5 mi
- Louisville Metro Animal Services3528 Newburg Rd, Watterson Park, KYAnimal control5.6 mi
- Louisvillle Metro Animal Services Harshaw Family Foundation Animal Shelter:3528 Newburg Road, Watterson Park, KYAnimal control5.6 mi
- Jefferson County Animal Control3528 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KYAnimal control5.6 mi
- Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary100 Guston Bewleyville Rd, Guston, KYAnimal sanctuary6.0 mi
- Kentucky Humane Society5759 Preston Hwy # 101, Louisville, KYHumane society6.4 mi
- Alley Cat Advocates3044 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KYAnimal shelter6.5 mi
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Where is Kentucky Humane Society located?
Kentucky Humane Society is at 6820 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291 in Jefferson County.
What are the hours of Kentucky Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (502) 762-0054 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Kentucky Humane Society?
Start on kyhumane.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 Kentucky Humane Society?
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 Kentucky Humane Society tax-deductible?
Kentucky Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 61-0463938), with reported annual revenue of about $17,942,670. 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.
Related guides
- 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.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- 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.