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Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

Animal rescue in Nicholasville, Kentucky

Get in touch with this rescue

Address

1713 Catnip Hill Rd., Nicholasville, KY 40356

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Contact

Carrie Wood

Adoptable Pets at Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

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Emmy Lu Slew

Thoroughbred

Female, Adult

Nicholasville, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Carl

Tennessee Walking Horse

Male, Adult

Nicholasville, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Medium
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Primrose

Quarterhorse

Female, Adult

Nicholasville, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Medium
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Millie

Paso Fino

Female, Adult

Nicholasville, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small
Details
Needs experienced adopter
Story
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Snickers

Paint/Pinto/Grade

Female, Adult

Nicholasville, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Medium
Details
Needs special attention
Needs experienced adopter
Story
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Loving Touch

Thoroughbred

Male, Adult

Nicholasville, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large
Details
Good with kids
Story
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Ghost

Tennessee Walking Horse/Grade

Male, Adult

Nicholasville, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Medium
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Gatsby

Thoroughbred

Male, Adult

Nicholasville, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Blame Bourbon

Thoroughbred

Male, Young

Nicholasville, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Medium
Details
No Details Provided
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1 - 9 of 20 pets available

Rescue FAQs

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.
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 5-7 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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

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Brittani

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Nicholasville, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Gabe

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Wilmore, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
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Randy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Wilmore, KY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story

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