Warm Weather Care
1) Make sure to provide plenty of fresh water. This needs to be checked 3-4 times a day. Put a few ice cubes in the water. During the hot heat periods your pet can suffer from heatstroke very easily.
2) Provide your pet with a small kiddy pool and fill it with water. Therefore your pet can drink and lay in the water so he/she can cool off and chances are your pet will have water throughout the day while you are gone.
3) Some type of shade needs to be available at all times
4) Protect your pet from fleas and ticks by grooming them regularly and putting some type of flea and tick treatment on them once a month. Get with your vet on the treatment that is best for you.
5) Summer means mosquito and the danger of Heartworms Disease.
6) Don’t be alarmed if your pet isn’t eating that much. The heat can cause that. |
Animal Shelter
1989 Poplar Ridge Road
Melbourne, KY 41059
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Phone: (859) 635-2819
Contact the Animal Shelter with your questions
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Featured Pets |
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Open your home to one of these loving pets today! For more information, contact the Animal Shelter at (859) 635-2819.
 April 22, 2008
This is “Squeaky”. She is a grey tabby DSH and is 4 years old. She was been Spayed Please reference ID 21371.
 April 22, 2008 This dog is a Hound/Dalmatian mix. He is 3-4 years of age and is neutered. He was found in Wilder. Please reference ID 313.
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Adoption Information |
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Dogs and cats are available for adoption daily. The adoption fee for a dog or puppy is $70 including a county dog license. Cat or kitten adoptions are $45.
The adoption fees include a free veterinarian check-up, heartworm testing or feline leukemia/FIV testing, micro-chipping, worming, first set of shots, and a $10 rabies voucher.
The Animal Shelter also has a mandatory Spay/Neuter Program. Animals must be spayed/neutered at six months of age or within 30 days of adoption. Click here for more information on spaying/neutering requirements.
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Pets Available |
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Pets available for adoption can be viewed at www.petfinder.com  Please check back often for updated listings of new pets.
Any pet requires a time and financial commitment from its owner. Use these guidelines on how to select the pet best suited for your lifestyle.
New pets require special care. Click here for tips on housebreaking your new pet, suggestions for avoiding bad habits, and guidelines for caring for your new pet.
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Campbell County Dog License |
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Every person in Campbell County who owns a dog over 6 months old must purchase a license tag annually. Dog licenses cost $5 per year and can be obtained in person at the Fiscal Court office in Newport or Animal Shelter. Dog licenses are due July 1st of each year.
The Campbell County Dog License Form is available for you to print and return to the Fiscal Court or Animal Shelter.
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Micro-chipping Service |
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Micro-chipping is available for any animal in Campbell County for $10 per animal. Micro-chipping will permanently identify your animal if it is ever lost or stolen. Micro-chipped animals can be identified at any animal shelter or veterinarian's office.
If your animal is lost, please click here for tips for finding lost pets.
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Volunteers and Donations |
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The Animal Shelter is currently seeking both volunteers and donations.
Volunteers are needed walk dogs, groom animals, help citizens make decisions about their new pets, and assist with pet therapy. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Download an application or call Lisa Bowman at (859) 635-2819 for more details.
The Shelter is also seeking donations of several items, including blankets, paper towels, dog/cat toys, dog/cat food, puppy/kitten food, liquid soap, cat litter (no clump), dog/cat treats, detergent, and bleach.
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Protect your Pet from Poison |
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 Please join with the Animal Shelter in protecting pets from insecticides and other harmful chemicals.
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Consult your vet before using flea products on young, pregnant, or elderly dogs and cats.
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Store automotive products like oil, antifreeze, and windshield washer fluid out of your pet's reach.
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Know that plants in your house and your yard can be poisonous and/or fatal if ingested by your pet. Azalea, oleander, castor bean, sage palm, Easter lily, and yew plant material can be lethal.
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Keep household products like fabric softener sheets, mothballs, potpourri oils, dishwasher detergent, homemade play dough, batteries, cigarettes, and pre-1983 pennies out of your pet's reach.
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Understand that some foods acceptable for human consumption can be harmful if ingested by your pets, including: chocolate, onions, onion powder, alcoholic beverages, yeast dough, coffee, tea, salt, stems of tomato leaves, and stems from potatoes.
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If you treat your lawn with fertilizers, insecticides, or herbicides, keep animals away from the treated area until it is completely dry.
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Never give your pets medication unless directed by a veterinarian. Pain-killers, cold medicines, anti-cancer drugs, antidepressants, vitamins, and diet pills can be fatal even in small doses.
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Additional Information |
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