Why we’re here
The Jessamine County Animal Care & Control Department ensures the well-being of animals and the safety of the community as it relates to animals. The department humanely houses and cares for various animals as well as works to protect animals from abuse and neglect.
For more information, visit the Jessamine County Animal Care & Control Website
Services we provide
- Temporary housing and food for stray, surrendered and abandoned animals
- Adoption of animals to new homes and at adoption events such as St. Nich Fest and BooWow
- Reuniting lost pets with their families
- Vaccinations, such as rabies vaccination
- Spaying and neutering by professional veterinary staff
- Animal licensing
- Offers volunteer opportunities to those wanting to provide comfort, training and care of the animals
- Investigation of calls of stray animals, animal cruelty, dangerous/aggressive animals and other concerns by animal control officers
- Enforcement of animal ordinance laws through citations, fines, or legal action against by animal control officers
- Promoting responsible pet ownership through education programs and outreach events
Funding & Regulation
The Department is established by the Jessamine County Fiscal Court in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statutes
Contact Details
Phone
Email
Website
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Location
- 381 Park Drive Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356
Opening Hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri: 11AM-5PM
- Saturday: 10AM-3PM
- Wed and Sun: CLOSED
911 Emergency Line
- 24/7 Year-Round
Open Records Request
Animal Care and Control
Email us
[email protected]
Make a call
(859) 885-4500
About
Jessamine County is ideally set in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region. Rolling hills, horse farms, lush landscapes and a meandering river offer classic Kentucky vistas.