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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...

Long-Stay Champion Adoptions include a VIP package worth more than $500 in savings

Louisville Metro Animal Services announces all redemption fees are waived for pets owners who claim their pet at the LMAS Shelter. Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) is covering all fees in an effort to help pet owners facing financial hardship during the Covid-19 Pandemic. FOMAS announced it would use a grant awarded by the Honorable Order...

A new study finds LMAS, Alley Cat Advocates Partnership Significantly Reduced Louisville’s Stray Cat Population

LMAS receives $25K grant from Petco Foundation

What to do to keep pets safe when temperatures soar Louisville Metro Animal Services reminds pets owners extreme heat exposure can be dangerous to pets, causing heatstroke, and even death. Pet owners should follow these tips to keep their four-legged companions safe when temperatures soar. Stay Inside and Limit outdoor time It’s best to keep pets...

Louisville Metro Animal Services reminds pets owners to keep their four-legged companions safe during 4th of July weekend. While many look forward to the traditional celebratory sights and sounds of fireworks in the sky, it can be a scary experience for pets. The loud noises associated with the 4th of July often result in frightened pets running...

The Maddie's Fund Pet Foster Care Stimulus Grant provides crucial funding amid COVID-19 pandemic Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) announced it’s the recipient of a grant to continue its mission to save shelter lives and prevent overcrowding through its foster care program, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. LMAS was given the Pet Foster...