About The Tacky Horse
The Tacky Horse is an animal shelter in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. Its name and records point to a focus on horses. It was established in 2003. It is operated by Carrie Kuhbander. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Greene County Animal Control, about 1.5 mi away.
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39.71344, -83.97590
What The Tacky Horse 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 Yes
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Greene County Animal Control641 Dayton Xenia Rd, Xenia, OHAnimal control1.5 mi
- Humane Society of Greene County187 Bellbrook Ave, Xenia, OHHumane society3.0 mi
- Blue's Mews Cat Rescue Kettering & BeavercreekPet Supplies Plus, 3320 Pentagon Blvd, Beavercreek, OHAnimal rescue5.8 mi
- The Glen Helen Raptor Center1075 State Route 343, Yellow Springs, OHWildlife rehabilitation8.2 mi
- SICSA Pet Adoption Center2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OHAnimal shelter8.9 mi
- LiFeline Cat Rescue and Network Inc4000 Terre Linda Dr, Dayton, OHAnimal rescue10 mi
- WagsInn Dog Lodging & Rescue3190 Cortsville Rd, South Charleston, OHAnimal rescue13 mi
- Humane Society of Greater Dayton1661 Nicholas Rd, Dayton, OHHumane society13 mi
- SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center8172 Washington Church Rd, Dayton, OHAnimal shelter14 mi
- Wilmington Area Humane Society5361 US 68, Wilmington, OHHumane society15 mi
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Where is The Tacky Horse located?
The Tacky Horse is at 1000 Hilltop Road, Xenia, OH 45385 in Greene County.
What are the hours of The Tacky Horse?
The recorded opening hours are Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-17:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (937) 427-0797 before you go.
How do I adopt from The Tacky Horse?
Start on tackyhorse.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.
Can I surrender a pet to The Tacky Horse?
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.
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