Categories: PETS

Adoption fees waived this week for adult dogs, cats at animal shelter; fees reduced for puppies, kittens


Daviess County Animal Care & Control is holding an adoption special this week leading up to the inaugural Pups in the Park event. Adult dogs and cats may be adopted for no fee at the animal shelter.

For puppies and kittens, a reduced fee of $25 will be in effect. 

The animal shelter is located at 2620 KY 81. It is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but is closed from 12-1 p.m. daily for lunch. On Saturday, hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Visit daviessky.org/ to see pets available for adoption and complete an application. For questions, call 270-685-8275 or email [email protected].

Pups in the Park is a new festival planned for Panther Creek Park on September 20-22, featuring a canine aquatics competition with Kentucky DockDogs. Other highlights include American Kennel Club (AKC) events, trainer demonstrations, a microchip clinic, a temporary dog park, a splash pad, food vendors, merchants, and kids’ activities. 

Pups in the Park is sponsored by Visit Owensboro with support from Kentucky DockDogs, the Owensboro River City Kennel Club, Daviess County Animal Care & Control, Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky (SparKY), Positive First Dog Training, Happy Tails Pet CPR & First Aid, & Diggers, Inc. 





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