| Jun 30 2020 |
LMAS: Keep Pets at Home During July 4th Celebrations 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 off, and a spike in stray animals entering local animal shelters. |
| Jun 11 2020 |
LMAS Receives Foster Care Stimulus Grant The Maddie's Fund Pet Foster Care Stimulus Grant provides crucial funding amid COVID-19 pandemic |
| Mar 19 2020 |
LMAS Takes Precautions in Response to COVID-19On the recommendation of the Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Louisville Metro Animal Services is taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. |
| Dec 31 2019 |
Metro Animal Services Announces Amnesty for Pet Licensing the month of January Metro Animal Services will waive penalties for Jefferson County pet owners who purchase or renew Pet Licensing by Jan. 31. The Louisville Metro Animal Ordinance requires owners of cats, dogs and ferrets to purchase a one-year license for every pet. |
| Dec 10 2019 |
Metro Animal Services, KHS join Empty The Shelters Event Dec. 13-14All adoptions FREE at Animal House & LMAS Shelter, $25 dog adoptions and $0 cat adoptions at KHS on Dec. 13-14
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| Oct 22 2019 |
Online Animal Abuse Registry goes liveConvicted offenders required to self-report; pet organizations must check list before adopting out or selling a pet
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| Oct 21 2019 |
Mayor Fischer, Metro Animal Services and advocates celebrate opening of new Animal Shelter
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| Jul 19 2019 |
LMAS Offers Pet Safety Tips for Extreme HeatWhat to do to keep animals cool and safe when temperatures soar |
| Jul 10 2019 |
LMAS Shelter nears Max Capacity; Redemption fees waived for JulyDirector announces amnesty in an effort to reduce kennel overcrowding as shelter struggles to manage increase in stray petsThe Louisville Metro Animal Services shelter is near maximum capacity, so in an effort to reduce kennel overcrowding, all redemption fees for impounded stray pets at the LMAS shelter are waived for the month of July. |
| Feb 19 2019 |
LMAS urges public to take precautions after Coyote sightings Louisville Metro Animal Services is urging residents in Strathmoore Village and on Schuff Lane to take precautions after multiple sightings of coyotes in the area recently. |
| Jan 14 2019 |
Grace Period to obtain Pig Permit from LMAS ends Jan. 28th
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| Dec 7 2018 |
LMAS waives redemption fees to reduce shelter overcrowdingAmnesty offered to dog owners who claim their pet
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| Nov 6 2018 |
LMAS to hold Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination ClinicMobile Clinic to offer Microchipping and Pet Licensing purchase/renewal for Jefferson County Residents
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| Oct 25 2018 |
Long-Stay VIP Champions Program finds homes for long term shelter dogs Long-Stay Champion Adoptions include a VIP package worth more than $500 in savings |
| Aug 9 2018 |
FOMAS Announces New Executive Director
Susanna M. Westerfield to spearhead fundraising efforts and expand community outreach in support of LMAS
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Mayor Greg Fischer today joined Metro Animal Services and Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open a state-of-the-art animal shelter at 3516 Ne
