The Humane Society of Nelson County is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation which was formed in 1994. This organization cares for animals in Adoption/Volunteer Building during their stay at the shelter, and funds and oversees the Adoptions Program at the Shelter. The Humane Society also provides spay/neuter for shelter animals and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for low income pet owners, offers behavioral modification and training information to help keep pets in their homes, offers humane education materials and visits to local schools, and pet therapy visits to nursing homes.
You must be at least 18 years old. If you live in rental property, you must have your landlord’s permission. You must submit a pre-adoption application for approval.
Boston KY 40107 | 10 miles away
Barktown Rescue was founded in 2009. Seeing a need in their community, two volunteers first got their start working with Nelson County Animal Control to send dogs to rescues all over the country. Even with their best efforts, hundreds of adoptable dogs were being euthanized every year in Nelson County. The two realized the most effective way to make a difference in their community was to start th