 Councilwoman
Madonna Flood
City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1124
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Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) announced this week that the shelter is operating at maximum capacity and is taking proactive steps to reduce the kennel population by waiving adoption fees for all dogs and cats, and waiving redemption fees for all unclaimed pets. As the city’s only open admission shelter for stray animals, LMAS has taken in 850 more animals this year compared to last year.
“We’re asking the public to help us remain a shelter that doesn’t euthanize homeless pets simply because we are out of room,” said Ashley Book, interim shelter director. “Right now, our priority is reuniting stray pets and their owners, and finding homes for the high number of adoptable shelter dogs and cats sitting in our kennels. We expect a high volume of pets to be turned over to LMAS over this long holiday weekend because we know fireworks and pets do not mix well.”
The shelter is requesting help from adopters, fosters, rescue partners, rescue organizations, and is waiving all adoption fees. All adoptable pets have been vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Fostering helps free up kennel space, and the shelter is seeking both new and existing fosters.
“LMAS has worked very hard to maintain its status as a No Kill Shelter for time and space. We’re asking owners who are searching for a missing pet to visit the shelter. If you are planning to add a new four-legged friend to your family, make Animal House Adoption Center your first stop,” said Book.
Approved adopters can also foster-to-adopt select adoptable dogs. Adoption fees are waived but there is still a review and approval process. Jefferson County residents must also purchase a one-year, renewable pet license - a requirement of the Louisville Animal Ordinance. LMAS’ Animal House Adoption Center is located at 3516 Newburg Road. Walk-ins are welcome from 12-6 p.m. daily.
Redemption fees are waived for unclaimed pets through July 6. Owners can claim their impounded pet Monday-Saturday from 12-6 p.m., at the LMAS Harshaw Family Foundation Shelter, located at 3528 Newburg Road. Redemption fees will only be waived for pet owners with no previous violations, and cover microchipping, licensing and vaccination fees. Court fees will not be waived. LMAS will work with owners who have outstanding balances and want to reclaim their pet.
To view adoptable pets at LMAS or stray pets currently at the shelter, visit louisvilleky.gov/animalservices.
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