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Grant County Animal Shelter

Grant County Animal Shelter

Grant County Animal Shelter
218 Barnes Road
Williamstown, Kentucky  41097
859-824-9403

Jeremy Souder
Animal Control Officer

JSouder@Grantco.org

 

Hours:  Monday   9:00am to 2:00pm & 4-7pm
Tuesday     9:00am to 2:00pm
Wednesday     9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday     9:00am to 2:00pm
Friday     9:00am to 2:00pm
Saturday    9:00am to 2:00pm
Closed on Sundays and Holidays

 
Mission Statement

 

Grant County Animal Shelter was established by Grant County Fiscal Court in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statutes. Its mission is to provide services which safeguard the public health and safety, to humanely house and care for animals in its charge, and to provide its citizens with information concerning responsible ownership.

Goals & Objectives

 

The Goals and Objectives of this agency shall be used to provide a direction for its members and to establish a level of service to which we should all aspire.

    1. To provide services which aid in containing free-roaming animals to prevent human injuries and the spread of zoonotic diseases.
       
    2. To provide services which help prevent animals from becoming nuisances to the community or a burden to its citizens.
       
    3. To provide a physical facility which will house lost, unwanted and neglected animals in a humane manner.
       
    4. To provide health care services to those animals housed to prevent suffering.
       
    5. To provide comprehensive and responsible adoption counseling and services.
       
    6. To provide unwanted, sick or injured animals with humane euthanasia, according them dignity and respect during that act.
       
    7. To strive to improve performance through education and dedication to our mission.
       
    8. To supply Fiscal Court with accurate information upon which to base decisions for service level and expansion.
       
    9. To create public information and education programs which will assist the members of this community in becoming more responsible pet owners.

 

Shelter Fees

 

 

DOG/PUPPY ADOPTION:

ADOPTION INCLUDES: PUPPIES WILL HAVE HAD FIRST SET OF SHOTS, WORMED ONCE, PERSONALIZED DOG TAG, RABIES VOUCHER, MICRO-CHIPPING, COLLAR, LEASH AND A 5 POUND BAG OF FOOD (WHEN AVAILABLE).

$45.00

CAT ADOPTION:

INCLUDES RABIES VOUCHER AND 5 POUND BAG OF FOOD (WHEN AVAILABLE).

$15.00

PERSONAL DOG LICENSE

$8.00

DROPPING OFF ANIMALS FOR
NON-GRANT COUNTY RESIDENTS

$10.00

NO REFUNDS EXCHANGE ONLY, NO EXCEPTIONS

        

 

DONATE TO THE SHELTER

 

To make a donation to the Animal Shelter or become a Friend of the Shelter contact Jeremy Souder or Rita Adams. 

Donations can be mailed to the following address:

Grant County Animal Shelter
218 Barnes Road
Williamstown, Kentucky  41097

All donations are tax deductable!

 

See Also...
  Grant County Animal Ordinance  

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Grant County Animal Ordinance
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Last Updated 6/30/2008
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