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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

Brent Caldwell
Interim Animal Control Officer

bcaldwell@grantco.org

 

Hours for the public and volunteers are:

Monday 12-8pm
Tuesday 12-5pm
Wednesday  thru Saturday 12-4pm
Sundays will be for special activities such as the S.N.I.P. clinics.


 

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 Pat Conrad or Rita Adams 859-823-7561. 

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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Pet Finder - Grant County

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Last Updated 6/9/2009
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