Animal Shelter

Animal Control Officer

(270) 692-0464 – Office
(270) 692-0464 - Fax

E-mail:
animal.shelter@marioncountyky.gov
Web site:
www.marioncountyanimalshelterky.com

Staff:

Summary of Operations and Services

• Enforce all Animal Control Laws, responds to animal related complaints, and conducts investigation of cruelty and problem situations
• Investigates animal bite cases in conjunction with the Health Department ensuring that biting animals are properly vaccinated and quarantined, and arranges for rabies tests when appropriate
• Maintains lost and found log to help owners locate lost pets
• Provides and services humane traps for bit cases and aggressive animals.
• Patrols County for stray animals
• Provides a “Pet Adoption Program” to place stray, abandoned animals and unwanted animals in suitable new homes
• Promotes a Spay/Neuter Program and will assist if funds are available.
• Provides rescue response to animals in danger
• Performs humane euthanasia by certified euthanasia technicians
• Provide shelter and care to all stray animals​