Pet Resources
LMAS strives to increase pet retention so that less pets become homeless shelter animals. We understand caring for a pet can come with setbacks and frustrations. You may even get to a point where you feel like rehoming your pet is the only option. At LMAS, we believe pets are happiest with their family and we are here to assist in any way we can, so you don't have to give up a beloved pet.
Please explore community pet resources before trying to surrender your pet...
- Behavioral Issues
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Kentucky Humane Society's Free Pet Help Line
Offers free, over-the-phone behavioral advice and referrals
Email: kyhumane.org/help
Website: https://kyhumane.org/services/helpline/
(502) 509-4PET [4738]
Best Friends Website
resources.bestfriends.org/pet-training/dog-training
ASPCA Website:
Suggestions, tips, and tricks for training and troubleshooting behavior issues in pets
- Medical Assistance
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Community Cat Help
Alley Cat Advocates
Provides referrals for community cats with illness or injuries
Website: alleycatadvocates.org
Email: [email protected]
(502) 634-8777
Spay/Neuter Help
KHS S.N.I.P Clinic
Discounted spay/neuter surgeries; free spaying/neutering for Pit Bulls
Website: kyhumane.org/snip
Email: [email protected]
(502) 636-3491
Shamrock Foundation
Low cost vaccines and spay/neuter services
Website: Shamrockpets.com
Email: [email protected]
(502) 585-3220
Pets for Life
Low cost spay/neuter services
Website: pets4lifelou.org/help
Email: [email protected]
502-309-9303
TailEnd Vetcare (located on LMAS Campus)
Low cost vaccinations, annual exams, vaccinations, bloodwork and parasite testing, X-rays, microchipping, hospice and quality of life
Website: https://www.tailendvetcare.com
(502) 866-0065
- Louisville Metro Animal Services
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Offers referrals to pets at risk of being surrendered to LMAS
Email: [email protected]
(502) 574-5546
- KHS Free Pet Help Line
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Offers referrals to local veterinary clinics
Website: kyhumane.org/help
Email: [email protected]
(502) 509-4738
- Pet Food Assistance
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No Kill Louisville Pet Food Bank
First and third Saturdays of the month, 12-3 p.m.; Appointments available 12-4 p.m.
630 Bruce Ave, Louisville, KY, 40208
Website: www.nokill-louisville.org/pet-food-bank
Email: [email protected]
(502) 536-8738
My Dog Eats First
Distributes pet food at Yellow Lot, Waterfront Front Park every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Website: mydogeatsfirst.org
Email: [email protected]
(502) 694-2746
Kentucky Humane Society
Distributes dog and cat food and litter every Thursday from 1-3pm, 241 Steedly Drive (pull into the gravel driveway marked with 'our food bank' sign)
Website: https://www.kyhumane.org/services/pet-food-help/
Email: [email protected]
(502) 509-4PET [4738]
- Other Pet Resources
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Shamrock Pet Foundation
Provides programs such as spay/neuter, public education and adoption events
Website: shamrockpets.com
(502) 585-3220
Woodstock Animal Foundation (Lexington, KY)
Adoptions, Finds new homes for surrendered pets, Rescue, Foster, Spay/neuter Services, and vaccinations
Website: woodstockanimalfoundation.org
(502) 295-2710
Additional Resources
- paws4acure.org
- themosbyfoundation.org
- onyxandbreezy.org
- shakespeareanimalfund.org
- petassistanceinc.org
Rehoming your Pet
If after seeking community resources and you still need to rehome your pet, you can do using Adopt-a-Pet.com Rehome. Adopt-a-Pet.com is a trusted non-profit organization and their dedicated team of pet experts offers you support throughout the process of rehoming your pet. They offer expert advice and safe meeting zones to provide a safer alternative to online classifieds. To get started visit Adopt-a-Pet.com Rehome and follow these steps:
- Create a profile for the pet you are needing to rehome
- Review adoption applications
- Meet adopters
- Final
Other rehoming websites include:
- rehome.adoptapet.com
- home-home.org
- rehomeyourpets.com/rehoming-tips/
- rescueme.org/
- resources.bestfriends.org/article/rehome-my-dog-cat-or-other-pet
If after considerable effort, you’ve been unsuccessful in re-homing your pet, you can request to surrender your pet to Louisville Metro Animal Services by filling-out and submitting a Pet History form.
You can complete the Pet History form in-person at the LMAS Harshaw Family Foundation Animal Shelter, located at 3528 Newburg Rd., during business hour or online:
Click here for the Dog Pet History Form
Click here for the Cat Pet History Form
Click here for the Non-Cat/Dog Pet History Form
Once LMAS has reviewed the pet history form, a staff member will contact the owner to discuss the best options for the animal. To contact the intake office, click here.
Owners who surrender a dog will be charged a $45 impoundment fee. For owners who surrender a cat, there will be a $35 impoundment fee.
There may be additional medical costs depending upon your animal's veterinary records. Any animal determined by LMAS to be stray, sick, injured or aggressive will be accepted immediately, without an appointment.
Receiving hours for stray, sick, injured or aggressive animals are from Noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The LMAS Harshaw Family Foundation Shelter is closed Sundays.