Animal Shelter

Animal Shelter

​The Animal Shelter Director oversees the operation of the Mercer County Animal Shelter. The director maintains all administrative animal records and reports, enforces the Mercer County Ordinance for the Control of Domestic Animals and assists in the adoption of animals.
 
Fee Schedule​
Fee schedule as of January 1, 2019. Fee's are shown below and include applicable Kentucky Sales Tax. All fees are subject to change at any time.

Adoption Fees
Includes: Spaying. Neutering, Worming, Vaccinations

Dogs
$106.00 for Male Dogs for residents of Mercer County
$128.00 or Female Dogs for residents of Mercer County     
Cats
$64.00 for Male and/or Females for residents of Mercer County

Pick Up Fees
$37.10  per domestic animals surrendered to animal control
$26.50  per domestic animals picked up by animal control and returned to owner

Boarding
$7.95 Per day after pickup while at shelter

Quarantine
$79.50 payable before the start of the quarantine period
 
License 
Altered $3.00
Unaltered $5.00

Kennels
Up to 10 Dogs $21.20 
11+ Dogs $31.80​​

896 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Phone: (859) 734-5154
 
animalshelter@mercerky.com

Hours of Operation
 
Monday - Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays - Saturday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm​