New Shelter Info:
A Vision for Companion Animal Care
Our Mission: Grand Opening Goal July 2022
Our Future is Dependent on You and Meeting our $1.6M Fundraising Goal
Informational video on Facebook or See our detailed project brochure
Donate to the New Shelter Capital Campaign
Franklin County Humane Society COVID-19 Response
WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS
Our building & grounds remain closed to the general public except by appointment. Please be prepared to wait outside the gates. We will be available by phone, 502-875-7297 or email, contact.fchsky@gmail.com, during regular business hours, Tues-Sat 12:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-4:00. We will remain closed on Mondays.
WE HAVE A NUMBER OF ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION OR FOSTER & ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
SECURING AN APPOINTMENT
- You must submit an application BEFORE an appointment will be scheduled to meet or pickup the animal(s). All applications MUST be submitted electronically. They can be downloaded, completed then emailed to contact.fchsky@gmail.com
Adoption application: https://www.fchsanimals.org/adopt.html
Foster application: https://www.fchsanimals.org/foster.html
- If you need help with an application, please call the office at 502-875-7297. We will help you with the process. Appointments are scheduled by phone after you submit a completed application.
- Check out our adoptable pets online before calling. They are posted in our Facebook adoption photo albums, on this website under the Adopt tab at the top and on petfinder.com
DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Please call the shelter upon arrival, 502-875-7297. A staff member will come out to speak with you about the procedures we need to follow.
- Please DO NOT come inside the gate.
- Please be prepared to wear a mask when interacting with shelter staff.
INTAKES
Intake of animals will continue to be limited to emergencies or public safety issues only. You must call before bringing any animal to the shelter. Emergencies include sick or injured stray animals, animals required to be quarantined or impounded by Animal Control or involved in a law enforcement issue. At this time, we are discouraging owner surrenders and will work with individuals to help them keep their animals.
- If you are sick, please do not bring your animal(s) to the shelter. Please contact the COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725
- To surrender an owned pet, you MUST call 502-875-7297 for an appointment. No exceptions.
- You will be expected to provide proof of residency. Pets from outside of Franklin County will not be accepted. No exceptions.
MYRNA MITCHELL COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER APPOINTMENTS
We are resuming our Myrna Mitchell Community Spay/Neuter program. In order to comply with local, state and federal guidelines, we will use the building at 231 E Main Street for all clinics.
- You must be a resident of Frankfort or Franklin County, Ky.
- Please submit the surgery request form by email to contact.fchsky@gmail.com to register. Appointments are scheduled by phone after you submit a completed form.
GENERAL PREVENTIVE MEASURES
We are not allowing ANY volunteers at the shelter at this time. If the need arises, we will be in touch with individuals.
All off-site events remain postponed or cancelled until further notice.
OTHERS WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Monetary donations are more important than ever! Donations have already dragged to a halt and we are likely to lose significant revenue in the coming months due to impacts to our events schedule and the broader economy, among other things. We need your help to make up some of the difference. Please donate, set up a recurring donation, or check out our wish list on Amazon Smile.
We will NOT be accepting cash donations at this time. Check donations can still be mailed, but we strongly encourage you to make your donations online at https://www.fchsanimals.org/donate1.html
In-kind donations of items and supplies can still be accepted but does pose a risk to our staff. Please drop off donations outside the gate between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
For the latest information on the novel coronavirus in Kentucky, please visit https://kycovid19.ky.gov/
University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Animal Services Role in COVID-19 Support https://www.uwsheltermedicine.com/…/animal-services-role-in…
CDC COVID-19 Information https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS
Our building & grounds remain closed to the general public except by appointment. Please be prepared to wait outside the gates. We will be available by phone, 502-875-7297 or email, contact.fchsky@gmail.com, during regular business hours, Tues-Sat 12:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-4:00. We will remain closed on Mondays.
WE HAVE A NUMBER OF ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION OR FOSTER & ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
SECURING AN APPOINTMENT
- You must submit an application BEFORE an appointment will be scheduled to meet or pickup the animal(s). All applications MUST be submitted electronically. They can be downloaded, completed then emailed to contact.fchsky@gmail.com
Adoption application: https://www.fchsanimals.org/adopt.html
Foster application: https://www.fchsanimals.org/foster.html
- If you need help with an application, please call the office at 502-875-7297. We will help you with the process. Appointments are scheduled by phone after you submit a completed application.
- Check out our adoptable pets online before calling. They are posted in our Facebook adoption photo albums, on this website under the Adopt tab at the top and on petfinder.com
DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Please call the shelter upon arrival, 502-875-7297. A staff member will come out to speak with you about the procedures we need to follow.
- Please DO NOT come inside the gate.
- Please be prepared to wear a mask when interacting with shelter staff.
INTAKES
Intake of animals will continue to be limited to emergencies or public safety issues only. You must call before bringing any animal to the shelter. Emergencies include sick or injured stray animals, animals required to be quarantined or impounded by Animal Control or involved in a law enforcement issue. At this time, we are discouraging owner surrenders and will work with individuals to help them keep their animals.
- If you are sick, please do not bring your animal(s) to the shelter. Please contact the COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725
- To surrender an owned pet, you MUST call 502-875-7297 for an appointment. No exceptions.
- You will be expected to provide proof of residency. Pets from outside of Franklin County will not be accepted. No exceptions.
MYRNA MITCHELL COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER APPOINTMENTS
We are resuming our Myrna Mitchell Community Spay/Neuter program. In order to comply with local, state and federal guidelines, we will use the building at 231 E Main Street for all clinics.
- You must be a resident of Frankfort or Franklin County, Ky.
- Please submit the surgery request form by email to contact.fchsky@gmail.com to register. Appointments are scheduled by phone after you submit a completed form.
GENERAL PREVENTIVE MEASURES
We are not allowing ANY volunteers at the shelter at this time. If the need arises, we will be in touch with individuals.
All off-site events remain postponed or cancelled until further notice.
OTHERS WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Monetary donations are more important than ever! Donations have already dragged to a halt and we are likely to lose significant revenue in the coming months due to impacts to our events schedule and the broader economy, among other things. We need your help to make up some of the difference. Please donate, set up a recurring donation, or check out our wish list on Amazon Smile.
We will NOT be accepting cash donations at this time. Check donations can still be mailed, but we strongly encourage you to make your donations online at https://www.fchsanimals.org/donate1.html
In-kind donations of items and supplies can still be accepted but does pose a risk to our staff. Please drop off donations outside the gate between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
For the latest information on the novel coronavirus in Kentucky, please visit https://kycovid19.ky.gov/
University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Animal Services Role in COVID-19 Support https://www.uwsheltermedicine.com/…/animal-services-role-in…
CDC COVID-19 Information https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
YOU CAN HELP
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Adoption Fees
In addition to our shelter and thrift store, we also house cats at Petco and Feeders Supply in Frankfort that are available for adoption during their business hours. The paperwork and fees are the same as at the shelter facility. All the Cats: Fixing the Feline Flood 2020
We are offering our spay/neuter services free of charge to All The Cats residing in Franklin County in 2020.
Register in person at 1041 Kentucky Avenue during regular business hours; 12:00-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00-4:00pm Sunday. Proof of residency is required at time of scheduling. Myrna Mitchell Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program
Male Dog Neuter Package $65 - includes neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, DAPP booster, flea treatment & pain meds Female Dog Spay Package $75 - includes spay surgery, rabies vaccination, DAPP booster, flea treatment & pain meds Pit Bull/Pit Bull mix Package FREE - includes spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, DAPP booster, flea treatment & pain meds Cat Surgery Package FREE in 2020 - includes spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, FvRCP booster, flea treatment & pain meds Note: Spay is $30 extra if female is in heat. Special pricing for owners on disability and making less than $1000 per month can be found at More about spay / neuter, and even lower fees |
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1041 Kentucky Ave Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: 502-875-7297 (PAWS) Fax: 502-875-5038 |
Business Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-5:00 Sunday 12:00-4:00 Closed Mondays |
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