Humane Society of Nelson County

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Humane Society of Nelson County

2391 New Haven Road
Bardstown Ky 40004
502-349-2082 The Humane Society of Nelson County is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation which was formed in 1994.

In 1996, in collaboration with county government, we completed construction of the original structure at the back of the Fairgrounds. We built and opened our surgery clinic in 2005, added the dog adoption kennel in 2007, and totally remodeled the original shelter which became the adoption/volunteer center in 2008. Until March, 2022, when Fiscal Court officially took over all management and funding

of shelter, we were an integral part of daily operations of the county shelter. Now, the Humane Society functions as an essential “Friend of the Shelter” organization, assisting with donated funds, supplies, and volunteer efforts to provide services which are beyond the scope of a rural Kentucky county shelter. Our most important contributions are: (1) providing veterinary care for sick, injured, or very young animals, plus foster homes for recovery or special care, (2) funding for transportation to distant rescue organizations (cost of vehicle, driver, and other travel expenses); and, (3) providing low-cost spay/neuter and other veterinary services for adopted shelter pets before release to new homes. Nearly all animal adoptions in Nelson County are now handled by our shelter partner, Nelson County Animal Shelter, and their available pets can be seen by clicking this link (https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=KY560&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added) to their Petfinder page. The Humane Society occasionally has pets, mainly cats and kittens, housed in foster homes. When these become available, they can be viewed by clicking on this link (https://www.petfinder.com/search/cats-for-adoption/us/ky/40004/?distance=Anywhere&shelter_id%5B0%5D=KY33) which will take you to our Petfinder page where you can learn more about the pet and fill out an application. As always, the Humane Society continues to offer Humane Education and Pet Therapy visits to schools, community organizations, and assisted living facilities. We also continue to offer financial assistance to qualifying owners who cannot afford emergent or urgent treatment for their pets’ serious illnesses or injuries.

02/01/2025

Bring your furry friends to our Smooch Your Pooch event at Tractor Supply Company at Kentucky Home Square in Bardstown. We have a cute booth for pictures for a $10 donation to the Humane Society of Nelson County. Hope to see you and your fur babies!!

01/13/2025

We are planning to have our nail clinic this Saturday, January 18th from 9am to noon. Bring your fur babies in for a nail trim for only $10!! See you then!

10/16/2024

We are going to make winter cat shelters and need your help! Please see our supply needs below and drop off at the Humane Society or the Animal Shelter (9am-3pm Mon-Fri). Thank you!!

10/16/2024

A big thank you to White House Painting, LLC for painting the Humane Society and making it look so nice!!

10/05/2024

Bring your fur babies for a blessing this Sunday at 3pm at the Bourbon City Bark Park!!

09/30/2024

Please support our local businesses, especially those who support the Humane Society of Nelson County! Come out to Family BBQ on Monday. Tell them you are there for the Humane Society of Nelson County and they will donate a portion to us- thanks!

09/27/2024

We have decided to cancel the nail clinic for tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 28th due to inclement weather. We will plan to see you in October.

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08/04/2024

Remember, tomorrow is a great day to have lunch or dinner at Family BBQ! They will donate 10% of your check to the Humane Society of Nelson County. Just tell them you are there to support us upon ordering. Thanks!

07/30/2024

Congratulations to Donna Lichtefeld on winning our big raffle during the Nelson County fair!! She won $200 worth of goodies including a Humane Society of Nelson County T-shirt. They are for sale at the animal shelter or the humane society.

07/21/2024

Thanks to the Nelson County Fair Board for allowing us to set up in Samuel's Hall all week. We appreciate everyone who visited us!

07/20/2024

We had another wonderful evening at the fair! Lots of kiddo's had their faces painted and looked SO CUTE!! We'll be in Samuel's Hall again tonight doing temporary tattoos. Also, this is your last chance to buy raffle tickets for our $200 basket of goodies including a bottle of bourbon, flask, coasters, Humane Society T-shirt, and lots of other items! $1/ticket or 6/$5. Come see us!!

07/16/2024

Look at all the fun these girls had last night at the Nelson County fair with the Humane Society of Nelson County!! Our face painter will be there again on Wednesday & Friday nights. Come see us in Samuel's Hall and get cooled off!!

07/13/2024

Come see us at the Nelson County fair starting this Monday evening 6pm, July 15th. Get cooled off in the air-conditioned Samuel's Hall! We'll be there every evening 6-8pm through Saturday. Face painting on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

07/01/2024

We had a wonderful day at Bourbon City Bark Park along with the Nelson County KY Animal Control and Shelter! These girls made a donation to the Humane Society to have their faces painted...aren't they cute??!!

06/28/2024

Join us this Sunday at the Bourbon City Bark Park for dog adoption day!! The Humane Society of Nelson County will be supporting this event. We will have a goody basket for raffle and giveaways for any donation! Come see some wonderful dogs up for adoption!

06/25/2024

If you are going out to eat on Tuesday, please go to Marcella's. They give back to us. Just tell them you are there for the Humane Society of Nelson County. Thanks!

06/24/2024

Please support our local restaurants like Family BBQ. Tell them you are there for the Humane Society and they will donate to us. This is EVERY MONDAY!! Thank you!

Address

2391 New Haven Road
Bardstown, KY
40004

Telephone

(502) 349-2082

Website

https://www.humanesocietyofnelsoncountyky.com/

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Don’t forget to stop by the Guthrie Opportunity Center and check out our tree along with so much more starting tomorrow! A little elf told me Santa will there too!

**Graphic video** Even with everything that has happen to her, she is still a kitten at heart who loves to play. Please use Nova's name if you do donate we will give her an extra treat. :) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8MQCHXL4CZK38

With any donation made to the shelter, you will receive one of the hanging leashes or collars in the lobby of the humane society! All donations are very much appreciated by not only staff, but all of our fur babies 🐾 as well! Thank you in advance for all of the help! #adoptdontshop #withlove #humanesociety #savingeverypenny