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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 The Louisville Metro Council has amended an ordinance which revised requirements for swine kept as pets in Jefferson County, and granted own
Dec 7 2018	LMAS waives redemption fees to reduce shelter overcrowding Amnesty offered to dog owners who claim their pet
Nov 6 2018	LMAS to hold Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic Mobile Clinic to offer Microchipping and Pet Licensing purchase/renewal for Jefferson County Residents
Oct 25 2018	Long-Stay VIP Champions Program finding homes for dogs in shelter the longest Adopt a qualifying Champion and receive a VIP package worth more than $500 dollars 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
Jul 11 2018	LMAS Shelter Near Maximum Capacity; Adoption Fees Waived for All Shelter Pets Public encouraged to adopt to make room for incoming stray animals The Louisville Metro Animal Services Animal Care Facility is operating near maximum capacity so LMAS has waived adoption fees for all adoptable pets the month of July, to make sure there is room for incoming stray animals.
Jun 25 2018	Reward Offered in Death of Dog Shot with Arrow LMAS seeking information, FOMAS offers $500 reward
May 21 2018	PetSmart Charities® Awards LMAS $40K Grant Funding aimed at reducing pet population through local spay/neuter efforts
Feb 27 2018	Pay it Forward Explained Pay It Forward is paying off for Metro Animal Services and its shelter pets. Hundreds of cats and dogs have been adopted into loving homes for Free since the program began! Pay It Forward relies on donations which allows MAS to waive adoption fees for certain cats and dogs. Below explains how the program works.
Feb 8 2018	Mayor Fischer, Louisville Metro Animal Services celebrate history-making 2017 City’s only open intake shelter achieves no-kill status for time or space
Jan 7 2018	LMAS shelter rescue travels 1K miles to forever home! Sometimes happy endings aren't so close to home for homeless pets who come through the LMAS shelter.
Oct 5 2017	Top Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog Almost everyone loves puppies; where there's one, the ooh and aahs are sure to follow. But raising puppies comes with its own struggles. For first time pet owners, it can be too much work. Many people overlook older dogs, for the new puppy experience. The puppy stage doesn't last long, so it may be more beneficial for new pet parents to adopt an older or senior citizen dogs. Check out our list of the Top Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog:
Sep 6 2017	Animal Services & Kentucky Humane Society offer second low-cost vaccine clinic for dog flu $10 vaccines offered Sept. 7, 4-7pm, in Portland neighborhood Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) and the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) are teaming up to offer local dog owners $10 vaccines against canine influenza, or dog flu, on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 4-7 p.m. at My Dog Eats First headquarters, 2509 Portland Avenue in Louisville.
Jul 24 2017	LMAS Pay It Forward FREE Adoption Promotion Surpasses Six Month Milestone