Jefferson County Animal Control

06/20/2024

The public, open admission Animal Shelter for Louisville, Kentucky is currently closed for new intakes. All unmicrochipped animals that we take in are sent to this facility.

Because of limited capacity internally, until this shelter reopens we will not be accepting any dogs for pickup.

You can reach out to the open admission shelter for further details directly.

7:30PM UPDATE: NEGATIVE FOR DISTEMPER.
REOPENING FRIDAY June 21st AT NOON.

Louisville Metro Animal Services Takes Precautionary Measures Following Potential Distemper Case

LOUISVILLE, KY — June 20, 2024 — Louisville Metro Animal Services (MAS) is taking proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of its animals and the community following a potential distemper case detected within its shelter.
In response to this situation, MAS has made the decision to temporarily close Animal House, its adoption facility, as well as suspend the intake of all dogs until further notice. However, MAS will continue to accept stray cats and stray kittens during this time.
Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that affects dogs and other animals, leading to respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological symptoms.
As a precautionary measure, MAS requests citizens to remain in their vehicles upon arrival and call the number posted on the gate for further instructions.
"We are committed to the well-being of all animals in our care and the community," said Interim Director Adam Hamilton. “Halting intake and adoptions are the best way to ensure animals are safe. While we vaccinate upon intake, not all pets have built immunity. We appreciate the public's cooperation during this time.”
MAS is working closely with veterinary professionals to conduct thorough assessments and implement appropriate protocols to manage and contain the situation effectively.
Dr. Rachel Brown, Veterinarian at Louisville Metro Animal Services, stated, "Our decision to temporarily close intake of dogs is a precautionary measure to safeguard both the animals in our care and the community. Distemper is a serious concern, and we are taking proactive steps to prevent its potential spread within our shelter.”
Updates regarding the status of Animal House and the resumption of normal intake operations will be communicated as soon as available. We ask citizens to follow us on social media to stay up to date with current happenings.
About Louisville Metro Animal Services: Louisville Metro Animal Services (MAS) has a fundamental mission to protect public health and safety, ensure the humane treatment of domesticated animals and provide quality, professional service to the public. MAS serves as an authority in domestic animal welfare by creating and preserving a safe and humane community for both people and domesticated animals. MAS strives to eliminate the euthanasia of adoptable animals in Louisville Metro through education, community engagement, enforcement and leadership efforts.
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06/11/2022

It's skunk season! We're here 24/7 to resolve skunk issues across Jefferson County. (502) 333-9072.

03/26/2022

Lunch time! We were stuck at the car repair shop and of course we had to share a small piece of pepperoni...😍

03/26/2022

This is an excellent example of the humane bird netting services we offer to homes and businesses across Louisville. This style of netting will keep the birds out and off of the sign without the need for removal, and is the humane alternative to other products that can harm or cause discomfort. Check it out at the Costco on Bardstown Rd.

11/26/2021

We see you! Our work with wildlife takes us all over Louisville, including commercial buildings like this one that had squirrel issues. Just like a tree, squirrels can climb right up the side of both residential and commercial buildings and chew a hole in. For help with wildlife issues, call our office anytime at (502) 333-9072.

07/28/2021

Hearing noises in the closet? Could be a skunk. Yep...that happened. Our licensed wildlife team safely removed the skunk from the basement closet of this three story home without it spraying the house or technician.

We're here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week @ (502) 333-9072.

07/20/2021

Our team at JCAC is growing! We are the private option for the pickup of dogs and cats in the Louisville Metro area. We also provide nuisance wildlife control and removal services to the entire Louisville Metro region.

Are you interested in an animal career? Can you humanely handle dogs and cats, skunks, possums, snakes and other native wildlife? Do you think you would love working with wildlife?

Would you like to set your own schedule and/or make additional income in your spare time? Are you self-employed and need something to fill time between jobs?

You may be ready to join our specialized animal control team as an Animal Technician!

As an animal professional, you need to be ready for just about anything, have the proper tools in hand, and be prepared to go where animals and wildlife goes.

Some of the demands of this job include:
- Extensive work on roofs, in attics and crawl spaces
- Doing alterations on a roof mandates that you are not afraid of heights. Take a look at a two story house and imagine yourself on the roof. Three out of ten people who think they are not afraid of heights are wrong and therefore wasted a lot of time and money thinking this was a career for them.
- Working in confined spaces
- Climbing and lifting tall ladders to reach extreme heights
- Taking care of 1 to 2 dozen clients at a time, including scheduling jobs
- Working with tools and lifting heavy objects
- Working throughout the year in all kinds of weather
- Working occasional evenings and weekends
- Working with "dangerous" animals

The ideal candidate has:

- Customer service skills, including dealing with sometimes difficult clients.
- Minimal handyman skills. The best qualified candidate will have carpentry or home repair experience.
- A vehicle capable of transporting wildlife such as a truck or SUV.
- Basic construction tools and equipment.
- Common Sense.

An outstanding candidate has experience in domestic and/or wildlife removal or control, and/or animal control officer experience with a government municipality. A biology degree may also make you an above average candidate.

The ideal technician will be centrally located in the Louisville Metro area or able to reach Louisville within 30 minutes. You will work as an independent contractor for our company which allows you to set your own schedule. This is an ideal opportunity for a general contractor looking for extra income.

Compensation is a set rate per job and is a substantial income for the right candidate. Please send your resume and cover letter. No calls please! If you are a match, we will contact you.

06/26/2021

The Louisville Metro Council has approved new protections for pets when it comes to the shelter they are provided during episodes of extreme weather.

05/24/2021

(Credit: Bill Whitehead)

05/21/2021

Jefferson County Animal Control works to keep our wild neighbors wild through innovative wildlife removal programs and services, and provides the private removal of dogs and cats on a 24 hour basis.

If you need help with any animal issue please feel free to give us a call at (502) 333-9072 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to see how we can help.