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Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

Animal rescue in Nicholasville, KY

The Kentucky Equine Adoption Center (KyEAC) is the largest all-breed equine rescue in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Nestled on 72 acres in the rolling hills of Jessamine County, KyEAC is the home and training ground for approximately 50 equines at all stages of rehabilitation and retraining. We are not a sanctuary; part of our mission is to find the perfect home and purpose for all of our horses–from high level dressage to therapeutic equine companions, from trail horses to pasture ponies.

Contact Carrie Wosicki
Address
1713 Catnip Hill Rd.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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1713 Catnip Hill Rd.

Nicholasville, KY 40356

Adoptable pets at Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

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Valor

Thoroughbred

Male, Senior
Nicholasville, KY
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Hold the Presses

Thoroughbred

Female, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Scarlett

Thoroughbred/Other/Unknown

Female, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Jackpot

Paint/Pinto/Draft

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Blame Bourbon

Thoroughbred

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY
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Grace

Arabian/Thoroughbred

Female, Adult
Nicholasville, KY

Rescue FAQs

Any equine in the State of Kentucky.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Process

Once a complete application is received, KyEAC will begin the screening process. This usually takes about 2-3 days, depending upon how easy it is to make contact with your references.
KyEAC will notify you when your application has been approved, and you may then make an appointment with KyEAC to visit the equine(s) you are interested in adopting.

Adopters are responsible for transportation arrangements and costs at the time of the adoption and in the event of return.

Adoption fees are non-refundable.

Please also note that Adopter agrees that the adopted equine may not be raced, bred, sold, given away or assigned by the Adopter, except as otherwise provided in the adoption contract.

Further, we require adopters to complete an inspection on the adopted equine at 6 and 12 months after the date of the adoption. Provided the photos and veterinary report from these two inspections are satisfactory, KYEAC will then transfer full ownership of the equine to the Adopter at 12 months via a transfer letter.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/231711475494156

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Ashley

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
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Red

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
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Ginger

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
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Thistle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Lexington, KY
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Leo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Paris, KY
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Rook

Anatolian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Richmond, KY

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