Humane Society of Nelson County

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.

Here's a great piece to add to your derby or bourbon collection! A 21" barrel head that can be hung on the wall. It wa...
05/02/2025

Here's a great piece to add to your derby or bourbon collection! A 21" barrel head that can be hung on the wall. It was donated by Promotional Wood Products, LLC to raise money for the humane society. Please PM if interested.

Join us for our semi-annual yard sale on May 9th and 10th. Drop off donations on Friday from 9a-4p or Saturday 8-9a. O...
04/29/2025

Join us for our semi-annual yard sale on May 9th and 10th. Drop off donations on Friday from 9a-4p or Saturday 8-9a. Open to the public on Friday 1-4p and Saturday 9a-2p. We have a lot of great items to sell! Please take clothes to JT's Consignments and ask them to put your donations on the Humane Society account. Thank you!!

We're sorry for the late notice but we will not be able to have the Easter bunny event tomorrow.
04/19/2025

We're sorry for the late notice but we will not be able to have the Easter bunny event tomorrow.

03/30/2025

Please spay/neuter early. We fix at 3 months and 3 lbs. call for appointment 704/868-4673

We will not be having our nail clinic this month/March or April. We hope to re-start in May. We will keep you posted.
03/20/2025

We will not be having our nail clinic this month/March or April. We hope to re-start in May. We will keep you posted.

Come see the Easter bunny at Tractor Supply Company in Bardstown on April 19th. Pets and children of all ages are welco...
03/19/2025

Come see the Easter bunny at Tractor Supply Company in Bardstown on April 19th. Pets and children of all ages are welcome!

Remember to bring your fur baby for a nail trim this Saturday!!
02/18/2025

Remember to bring your fur baby for a nail trim this Saturday!!

Time for a nail trim!! Bring your fur babies in for a nail trim on Saturday, February 22nd at the Humane Society of Nelson County. Only $10!!

Time for a nail trim!! Bring your fur babies in for a nail trim on Saturday, February 22nd at the Humane Society of Nel...
02/10/2025

Time for a nail trim!! Bring your fur babies in for a nail trim on Saturday, February 22nd at the Humane Society of Nelson County. Only $10!!

02/08/2025

Address

2391 New Haven Road
Bardstown, KY
40004

Telephone

(502) 349-2082

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