Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter in Marion, Kentucky

Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter is at 24 Just A Mere Rd, Marion, KY 42064 in Crittenden County.

No opening hours are on record. Call at (270) 965-2006 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.

Start on maryhallshelter.blogspot.com, 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.

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.

Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 27-1942705). 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.