Kenton County Animal Services

Kenton County Animal Services We are the primary law enforcement & animal sheltering agency for domestic animals in Kenton County.
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Kenton County Animal Services
1020 Mary Laidley Drive
Covington , Kentucky 41017
Phone: (859) 356-7400
Animal Control: (859) 356-3191

Do you know us?
05/25/2025

Do you know us?

Recently, Kenton County Animal Control has seen an increase in calls from residents regarding baby deer in their year. I...
05/22/2025

Recently, Kenton County Animal Control has seen an increase in calls from residents regarding baby deer in their year. If you spot a baby deer (fawn), itโ€™s important to understand that leaving it alone is usually the best action. Here are a few tips on how best to handle things:

๐Ÿญ. ๐—ข๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ.
Fawns are often left alone for hours while the mother feeds nearby. This is normal and helps protect the fawn from predators.

๐Ÿฎ. ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€.
Donโ€™t move it unless itโ€™s in immediate danger (like in the middle of a road).

๐Ÿฏ. ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ต.
Your scent can attract predators or lead the mother to reject it.

๐Ÿฐ. ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ท๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜†.
If the fawn is bleeding, crying nonstop, cold to the touch, or appears weak and unresponsive, it may need help.

๐Ÿฑ. ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฎ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚'๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ.
Donโ€™t try to care for the fawn yourself. Use Kentucky Fish and Wildlifeโ€™s website to find a local rehabber.

Join us this Saturday at the Independence Farmers Market!
05/21/2025

Join us this Saturday at the Independence Farmers Market!

Do you know us? Lost dogs brought into Kenton County Animal Services.
05/21/2025

Do you know us?

Lost dogs brought into Kenton County Animal Services.

Today marks two months of Gusto in his forever home. That smile says it all. โค๏ธ
05/21/2025

Today marks two months of Gusto in his forever home.

That smile says it all. โค๏ธ

UPDATE IN A FOSTER TO ADOPT HOMEMeet Bully. We think heโ€™s way too cute to be at the shelter. ๐Ÿถ 7 years old๐Ÿถ Dog friendly...
05/20/2025

UPDATE IN A FOSTER TO ADOPT HOME

Meet Bully. We think heโ€™s way too cute to be at the shelter.

๐Ÿถ 7 years old
๐Ÿถ Dog friendly
๐Ÿถ Kid friendly
๐Ÿถ Expert at catching treats

Think Bully us the one for you?

Stop in today and meet him!

Meet Layla, Baby, and Boujee โ€“ Three Boxers Looking for a Fresh StartLayla (6), Baby (10), and Boujee (6) are three lovi...
05/19/2025

Meet Layla, Baby, and Boujee โ€“ Three Boxers Looking for a Fresh Start

Layla (6), Baby (10), and Boujee (6) are three loving boxers who found themselves in need of new homes after their owner heartbreakingly lost both her job and her home. Despite the tough change, these sweet pups havenโ€™t lost their loving spirits.

All three are great with kids and other dogs, making them wonderful companions for families or multi-dog households. While they came in together, theyโ€™re each ready to find happiness either together or separatelyโ€”whatever gives them the chance to love and be loved again.

Stop in today to foster or adopt one of these amazing boxers. Your new best friend might just be waiting for you!

๐ŸพOur Spring Empty the Shelters event was a huge success! ๐ŸพWe're so excited to share that 125 animals found their forever...
05/19/2025

๐ŸพOur Spring Empty the Shelters event was a huge success! ๐Ÿพ

We're so excited to share that 125 animals found their forever homes during our Empty the Shelters event, sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation!

Even more special - some of those adoptions were long-term residents who had been waiting patiently for their second chance. ๐Ÿ’›

We're beyond grateful to our amazing Kenton County community for showing up in such a big way with your love, support and willingness to open your hearts and homes. And a huge thank you to BISSELL Pet Foundation for once again allowing us to participate in this life-changing event. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

Here's to happy tails and new beginnings!

Thank you to our local Eagle Scouts.Grace spent her community service project building benches, a toy box, gardening, an...
05/19/2025

Thank you to our local Eagle Scouts.

Grace spent her community service project building benches, a toy box, gardening, and building us storage!

Come adopt a puppy! We are here until 2 PM.
05/18/2025

Come adopt a puppy!

We are here until 2 PM.

Fiona is a sweet, goofy girl with a heart full of love and a smile thatโ€™ll melt yours. Sheโ€™s having a hard time understa...
05/18/2025

Fiona is a sweet, goofy girl with a heart full of love and a smile thatโ€™ll melt yours. Sheโ€™s having a hard time understanding why she ended up hereโ€”sheโ€™s done everything right, after all. Fiona is completely potty trained, non-destructive in the home, and has nothing but love to give.

She adores kids and would be happiest in a home where she can be part of a family. Fiona loves every person she meets and greets the world with a wagging tail and happy heart. Her playful, silly personality shines through once sheโ€™s comfortable, and sheโ€™ll keep you laughing with her antics.

Fiona does well with larger dogs who can give her a little space while she gets to know them, but no kitties for this girlโ€”she prefers a feline-free life.

If youโ€™re looking for a loyal, loving companion whoโ€™s already a rockstar in the home and will shower your family with affection, Fiona is your girl. Come meet her and see why sheโ€™s impossible not to fall in love with!

05/15/2025

Would you scoop p**p to save a creek?

Take a moment to PAWS for clean water ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’งEvery step you take with your pet is a chance to protect Northern Kentucky's waterways.

PAWS before you walk away:
๐Ÿ”น Pick up pet waste
๐Ÿ”น Bag it. Trash it.
๐Ÿ”น Stop poo-lution before it starts

๐Ÿ’ฅ Why it matters:
When pet waste is left behind, rain can wash it into storm drainsโ€”sending it untreated into our creeks, streams and rivers.
It spreads bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, and adds more phosphorus than cow or horse manureโ€”fuelling toxic algal blooms and harming aquatic life.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Bonus for pet lovers:
Adopt from County Animal Services this month and youโ€™ll get a free swag bag with a pet waste bag dispenser and flyerโ€”so you're ready to protect clean water from day one.

๐Ÿ‘‡ Tell usโ€”does your pet have a favorite walking trail or spot in Boone, Kenton or Campbell County?

Thanks for doing your part to keep our water, pets and people safe in Northern Kentucky ๐ŸŒŠ.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more at sd1.org/animalshelter

Address

1020 Mary Laidley Drive
Covington, KY
41017

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18593567400

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