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Daviess County Animal Control Animal shelter in Owensboro, KY

The Daviess County Animal Shelter receives thousands of animals annually. Some of them are returned to their owners, some find new homes, but unfortunately some are never placed in a home. This is why it is so important that these animals find new homes.

Contact —
Email dcacanimals@yahoo.com
Phone (270) 685-8275
Website
Address
2620 Hwy 81
Owensboro, KY 42301
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2620 Hwy 81

Owensboro, KY 42301

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Adoptable pets at Daviess County Animal Control

We'll also keep you updated on Jessica's adoption status with email updates.
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Jessica

Lionhead/Lionhead

Female, Adult
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Kofi*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Kofi*

Husky/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Foreigner *NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 9/25's adoption status with email updates.
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Foreigner *NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 9/25

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Journey *NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 9/25's adoption status with email updates.
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Journey *NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 9/25

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Eclipse (HW-)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Eclipse (HW-)

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Knox*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Knox*

Husky/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Woody-NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 09/25's adoption status with email updates.
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Woody-NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 09/25

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Owensboro, KY
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Shelter FAQs

Daviess County Animal Shelter serves the citizens of Daviess County including all incorporated cities. We respond to all concerns about abuse or neglect, complaints about nuisance animals and stray animals. We also have animals for adoption.

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting a pet, stop by the shelter! All adoption fees include spaying or neutering your pet at a local veterinarian.
ADOPTION FEES
Dogs: $100.00
Dogs-Spayed/Neutered: $75.00
Kittens-5 months and under: $60.00
Cats: $30.00
Fees for dogs include a Kentucky dog tag, a rabies vaccination, neuter/spay and microchip. Fees for cats include a rabies vaccination, neuter/spay and microchip. Dog tags may also be purchased at the animal shelter for $5.00. County law mandates that all dogs four months or older wear this tag and be vaccinated against rabies.

Adoption application

https://www.daviessky.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Adoption-Questionnaire.pdf

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We'll also keep you updated on Koda & Kylo's adoption status with email updates.
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Koda & Kylo

Basset Hound

Male, Young
Dale, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Strawberry Cream's adoption status with email updates.
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Strawberry Cream

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Great Dane

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Henderson, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Petunia's adoption status with email updates.
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Petunia

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 6 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Serenity's adoption status with email updates.
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Serenity

Jack Russell Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Newburgh, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Lucky's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucky

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Madisonville, KY

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