By choosing to adopt from the Daviess County Animal Shelter, you're giving a second chance to a deserving pet and freeing up space for more lives to be saved. Julie Campbell shares a powerful story of…
Animal Shelter Records Large Decline in Euthanasia Rate
The staff at Daviess County Animal Care & Control continue to do amazing work in our community, often with little recognition. At the Fiscal Court meeting on Tuesday, February 6, Commissioner Janie Marksberry shared some truly awe-inspiring…
Waived Adoption Fees for Adult Cats
With the holidays approaching, Daviess County Animal Care & Control is caring for nearly 100 cats. Adoption fees will be waived through January 9, 2024 for all adult cats at the Animal Shelter. There is a…
Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic Available
Daviess County Animal Care & Control operates a Spay Neuter Clinic in partnership with Spay-A-Stray Owensboro. The clinic opened in July 2022, as a 1,900 sq. ft. addition to the Animal Shelter at 2620 Highway 81,…
iMiddle Students Visit Animal Shelter for Genetics Lesson
Students from Owensboro Innovation Middle School are learning about genetics in science class. To explore variation among dog breeds, a field trip was organized with the Animal Shelter. Volunteer Angie Padgett helped to coordinate the tour…
Veteran Volunteers at Animal Shelter
A local veteran shares his experience volunteering with the Daviess County Animal Shelter. No matter your time or experience level, there's always a job to do. Volunteers might walk dogs, wash dishes, assist with laundry, or…
Adoption Fees Waived for Veterans
Daviess County Animal Care & Control will be waiving adoption fees for veterans from November 11 – November 15. There is a limit of two animals per household. Contact the Animal Shelter with any questions at…
Be a Hero in Your Community – Volunteer at Animal Shelter
The Daviess County Animal Shelter is an excellent place to volunteer and make a difference in your community! Beth Buntin highlights several opportunities for involvement, from walking dogs to supporting the shelter at community events. Beth…
New Fenced Play Yards for Animal Shelter
Soon at the Daviess County Animal Shelter, dogs awaiting adoption will have a new place to roam! Daviess County Fiscal Court will add three fenced play yards for exercise and meet & greets with potential adopters.…
Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Legion Park
Daviess County Animal Care & Control is partnering with the Green River District Health Department for a Rabies Vaccine Clinic. The event is Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Legion Park.…
Urgent Need for Cat Adoptions at Animal Shelter
The Daviess County Animal Shelter is currently at full capacity with no empty cages for incoming cats. All fees have been waived for adult cats with a limit of two per household. For kittens, there is…
National Pet Adoption Week
Find your new best friend on National Pet Adoption Week! The Daviess County Animal Shelter has 85 dogs that are waiting for loving homes, as of Thursday, July 13, 2023. Volunteer David Condon says sometimes there's…
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