City News

Mayor Greg Fischer joined the Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) today to issue a community call to action to address record overcrowding, which is jeopardizing its status as a No Kill Shelter for time and space. The Mayor noted at the start of his administration, he pledged to replace the city’s only open intake shelter, which had operated...

Agency has less than five open kennels and almost 100 adoptable cats and dogs Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) shelter is operating at maximum capacity again, creating an urgent need to reduce the kennel population. To make room for the ongoing influx of stray pets, LMAS announces WAIVED reclaim fees for unclaimed pets; and FREE adoptions...

Shelters across the country are in crisis with overcrowding and other major obstacles, prompting a national call for adoption. BISSELL Pet Foundation is aiming to “Empty the Shelters” by sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $50 or less during its longest-ever Summer National “Empty the Shelters” adoption event from July 11 – 31, 2022. Louisville...

Promotion runs through July 6th and applies to adoptions of kittens, puppies, and dogs under 40lbs. In recognition of Independence Day, Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) announces ‘Let Freedom Wag’ $10 adoptions of kittens, puppies and dogs weighing less than 40lbs., through Monday, July 6th. “What better way to celebrate our independence...

Agency aims to avoid kennel overpopulation or Euthanasia, and increase the number of stray pets that are returned to their owners Louisville, Ky. (January 14, 2022) – In an effort to avoid surpassing capacity, Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) announces waived redemption fees for owners who claim their stray pet at the LMAS Harshaw Family...

Adoption promotion seeks to find forever homes for larger dogs that make up the majority population of pets currently in the LMAS Shelter Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) announces ever adopter of a large-breed dog weighing 40lbs. or more will receive a free dog crate for their new four-legged friend through Feb. 14th, thanks to funding from...

All dog, cat, puppy and kittens adoptions are free at Animal House Adoption BISSELL Pet Foundation is bringing hope to shelter pets across the country this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption event Dec. 6 – 20. During each nationwide event, BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees of $25 or less per cat...

Popular promotion credited with increase in large dog adoptions was set to end on October 31st and will now be available to approved adopters of large dogs through November 30th Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) reaches its goal of 100 large dog adoptions during Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog-Month in October and extends its free dog crate giveaway for...

Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) sets a goal of 100 large-breed dog adoptions by Oct. 31st, with their adopters receiving a free dog crate.

All dog, cat, puppy, and kitten adoptions are free at Animal House Adoption Center BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting its summer 2021 national “Empty the Shelters” adoption event, a quarterly effort that has helped more than 53,742 pets find their forever homes. During each nationwide event, BISSELL Pet Foundation helps sponsor reduced adoption fees...

Agency pro-actively seeks to reduce kennel population by reuniting stray pets and their families during the busiest time of year for animal shelters Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) announces all redemption fees are waived for unclaimed stray pets at the LMAS shelter through July 31st, to prevent overcrowding or euthanasia for lack of kennel...

As preparations are being made for Fourth of July celebrations, Louisville Metro Animal Services asks that you keep your pets in mind. While many look forward to the traditional celebratory sights and sounds of fireworks, this can be a scary and traumatic experience for pets. When dogs experience a large amount of fear and anxiety at once, their...

Grant of $20,000 will be used for spay-neuter medical vouchers Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) announces it will use a $20,000 grant awarded by the non-profit Petco Love to continue its life-saving efforts by offering medical vouchers for spay-neuter services. “Hundreds of pets that may not have been spayed or neutered will be because Petco...

FOMAS Donates $33K to Cover Impoundment Fees Owners who claim their stray pet will not receive a bill to take their pet home Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) announces waived redemption fees for owners who claim their stray pet at the LMAS’ Harshaw Family Foundation Animal Shelter, thanks to a $33,000 donation from the non-profit...

LMAS is giving away straw donated by The Arrow Fund for pets and domesticated animals that cannot be kept inside when temperatures dip below freezing. Straw can be used to properly insulate dogs houses that should also have a flap covering the entrance, to protect against wind, rain and snow. Those who need straw can pick it up Monday-Saturday from...