Hardin County Government

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Animal Care and Control

Hardin County Animal Shelter Achieves Pro-Life Status

 

As of June 1st, Hardin County Animal Care & Control adoptions are ONLINE. Adoptable pets can be viewed at Facebook or PetFinder, when you see a pet you’re interested in please fill out and submit the Adoption form, then call the office to schedule an appointment or we are open for walk-in adoptions. Please call the office if you have any questions Monday-Saturday 8:00-11:00am and 12:00-4:30pm.

The Animal Care and Control Department serves Hardin County with four animal control officers and seven other employees, as well as more than 50 volunteers. At any given time, they care for up to 200 animals in the shelter.



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Location

Hardin County Animal Shelter
220 Peterson Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone: 270-769-3428
Fax: 270-769-1858
Hours for Receiving Animals: Monday-Saturday, Noon – 4 p.m.
Adoption Hours: Monday-Saturday, Noon-4 p.m.
Emergency after-hours number: 270-737-4217

There is an animal loose in the neighborhood! 

  • If this is an emergency call “911”
  • Text the word “Loose” to (270) 951-0951

My pet has gone missing! 

  • Text the word “Lost” to (270) 951-0951
  • Please send pet info and a picture to “lostandfound@hcky.org”

Department Head


Mike McNutt
Animal Care & Control Director

 

FAQ

Please take a moment to review the Animal Control Ordinances 249 and 257.

What should I do if I’ve lost a pet?

  • If you’ve lost a pet, we encourage you to visit the shelter in person to search for it and leave your contact information with a description of your lost pet.
  • Text the word “Lost” to (270) 951-0951

How can I volunteer at Hardin County Animal Shelter?

  • Request volunteer application in person at the shelter. You must be 14 or older to volunteer.

What other ways can I support the Animal Shelter?

  • Hardin County Animal Care & Control accepts monetary donations
  • Food and supplies donations.
  • Also, Friends of Hardin County Animal Shelter helps provide materials and equipment outside of the shelter’s budget.
  • More information on donating to Friends of Hardin County Animal Shelter is available here – http://www.fohcas.org

What are the animal adoption fees?

  • Dogs are $90, which includes shots, deworming, rabies shot, spay/neuter, microchip and county license.
  • Cats are $60, all cats receive their shots, deworming, rabies shot and spay/neuter.
  • Our shelter also requires that an adoption application be completed before adopting a pet.

Where can I see adoptable pets?

  • Visit our shelter Monday through Saturday from noon-4 p.m. You also can check out our Facebook or Pet Finder pages to see some animals available for adoption.

Is there a fee to reclaim my pet if it has been picked up by animal control?

  • If we have picked up your pet as a stray, there is a fee to reclaim it from our shelter. The first-time fee is $50, second time is $100 and third time is $150.
  • If dog does not have a current license, owner must purchase one at time of reclaim for $30.
  • Proof of current rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian must be presented at time of reclaim.

Do I need to purchase a license for my dog?

  • Yes. Under Hardin County law Ordinance No. 215 series 2004, all dog owners must purchase a license for their dog.

How can I purchase a dog license?

  • Purchasing or renewing pet licensing can be done three convenient ways: in person at Hardin County Care & Control; Vine Grove City Hall or West Point City Hall; at a participating Veterinarian office or online. Please review hours for the Animal Care & Control on this page.
  • To purchase or renew Pet Licensing online, click here.
  • Single license cost is $15 if dog is spayed/neutered and $30 if dog is NOT spayed/neutered.
  • Kennel Licenses are ONLY Available at Hardin County Animal Control. Cost is $75 for up to 10 dogs, $150 for 11 to 20 dogs and $250 for 21 or more dogs.  In addition to the kennel license, an individual license must be purchased for each dog.

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