Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.
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PetSuites Middletown
1200 Avoca Station Ct, Louisville, KY 40245-4717
Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 7am-5pm
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Friends Of Metro Animal Services
3528 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40218-3331
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-6pm
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Kentucky Humane Society
1000 Lyndon Ln, Louisville, KY 40222-4396
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A Voice for the Voiceless
1709 Lytle St, Louisville, KY 40203
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Alley Cat Advocates
3524 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40218-3331
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Alley Cat Advocates
3044 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205-3020
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Animal House Adoption Center
3615 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40218
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Kentucky Humane Society
3070 Breckenridge Ln, Louisville, KY 40220
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Kentucky Humane Society
10948 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272-4306
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Kentucky Humane Society
5759 Preston Hwy # 101, Louisville, KY 40219
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Kentucky Humane Society Fern Creek Pet Resort
5225 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291
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The Highland Dog
1962 Roanoke Ave, Louisville, KY 40205-1416
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Tribe Animal Sanctuary
2604 Flat Rock Rd, Louisville, KY 40245
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Kentucky Humane Society St Matthews
4600 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40207-2373
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Animal House Adoption Center
3516 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40218-3331
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Kentucky Humane Society
6820 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291-3050
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Kentucky Humane Society
9486 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40241-1118
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Kentucky Humane Society Sam Swope Pet Treatment Center
241 Steedly Dr, Louisville, KY 40214-2947
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Sam Swope Pet TLC
241 Steedly Dr, Louisville, KY 40214
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Jefferson County Animal Control
3528 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40218-3331
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Good to know
What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?
Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.
How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?
Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.
Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?
Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.