Clark County Animal Shelter

Clark County Animal Shelter We are a municipal shelter serving the citizens and animals of Winchester and Clark County, Kentucky.

*Just today, we have had 3 pets with uselsss microchips! Please make sure you understand how microchips work and that yo...
09/25/2025

*Just today, we have had 3 pets with uselsss microchips! Please make sure you understand how microchips work and that your pet’s microchip is registered and up to date!

Microchips are an amazing tool to help get lost pets back home, sometimes even after an extended period of time. There are many misconceptions about microchips and how they work so we thought we would share some general info so that you can make an informed decision if you are considering having your pet microchipped or if your pet is microchipped and you may not fully understand how it works.

1. If a pet is found and scanned for a microchip, the microchip must be traced to the appropriate registration database. The microchip number is then used within that database to find owner’s contact information so they can be contacted to get their lost pet home. The prefix to each chip usually is how the chip is traced to the manufacturer/database.

2. Microchips are not GPS trackers. Microchips are a permanent ID like a dog tag that can’t be removed.

3. Microchips are implanted, usually between the shoulder blades using a large needle that holds the microchip. The procedure itself typically takes less than a minute.

4. The microchip itself contains no information. The microchip only contains a numeric code, usually 15 digits, like a barcode. Information must be registered with a database so that the ID number can be traced back to the owner’s contact information.

5. All microchips are NOT created equal and all registration companies DO NOT offer the same services. We regularly receive animals at the shelter with microchips that are not “traceable” meaning we have the ID number so the microchip works and the number comes up when scanned BUT we are unable to match the information to any known databases so it is in fact, useless. If you are planning to microchip your pet, please consider using a name brand microchip with an easily accessible database. If your pet already has an off brand or lesser known microchip brand please consider registering with a larger well known database so the information can be easily traced. Your pet having a microchip does no good if the information can’t be traced back to you.

6. Always be sure the contact information that is attached to your pet’s microchip number is kept up to date. If you move, change phone numbers etc. that information should be updated. Most well known databases do not require an annual fee just to maintain your information but may offer additional services for an annual fee.

Feel free to reach out to us at the shelter if you have more questions about microchips or how they work. We work with many of the largest microchip companies on nearly a daily basis and can tell you pros and cons based on our real life experiences. We have exclusively used HomeAgain microchips for more than 10 years for every animal adopted from our shelter as well as our community clinics but there are several reliable companies we can share with you.

LOST DOGMissing male Yorkie from Roland/Blair Avenue area. Got away from new owners as they were getting out of the car....
09/23/2025

LOST DOG
Missing male Yorkie from Roland/Blair Avenue area. Got away from new owners as they were getting out of the car. He is wearing a collar with an incorrect phone number and a blue/gray sweater.

*This is separate from the female yorkie mix that is also missing.

LOST DOGMissing from Teal Lane in Mallard Place. Please share. She is less than  pounds!
09/23/2025

LOST DOG
Missing from Teal Lane in Mallard Place. Please share. She is less than pounds!

OWNER FOUND!Roaming the top end of Wades Mill Road. Has been confined by a Good Samaritan for now. Please reach out with...
09/22/2025

OWNER FOUND!

Roaming the top end of Wades Mill Road. Has been confined by a Good Samaritan for now. Please reach out with information.

CAT SPAY & NEUTER SPOTS AVAILABLETOMORROWCALL or TEXT (859)737-0053 and leave a message. We will return your call/text w...
09/22/2025

CAT SPAY & NEUTER SPOTS AVAILABLE
TOMORROW

CALL or TEXT (859)737-0053 and leave a message. We will return your call/text with an appointment time.

These clinics happen weekly so future appointments are also available.

COST:
FREE if you opt to have your kitty’s ear tipped to show they have been spayed or neutered. This is typically done for feral cats or pets that go outside and may wander. Only open to Wi******er & Clark County residents.

$20 residents of Wi******er within city limits.

$55 for males, $65 for females. Open to everyone else.

DONATIONS NEEDEDWe used our last bottle of bleach this morning. If anyone can help it would be very appreciated!Donation...
09/20/2025

DONATIONS NEEDED
We used our last bottle of bleach this morning. If anyone can help it would be very appreciated!

Donations can be dropped off to the shelter or shipped to 5000 Ironworks Road, Wi******er, KY 40391.

Bleach- Clorox disinfecting or germicidal bleach or any other brand with 6% concentration. No “Splash-less” please!

Laundry Detergent- Any brand works fine and we will use all varieties but we prefer unscented as some animals can be sensitive to certain scents, especially cats.

Thank you!

DONATIONS NEEDEDWe could use some help with everyday essentials that help us keep our animals healthy and comfortable. D...
09/19/2025

DONATIONS NEEDED
We could use some help with everyday essentials that help us keep our animals healthy and comfortable.
Donations can be dropped off to the shelter or shipped to 5000 Ironworks Road, Wi******er, KY 40391.

Bleach- Clorox disinfecting or germicidal bleach or any other brand with 6% concentration. No “Splash-less” please!

Laundry Detergent- Any brand works fine and we will use all varieties but we prefer unscented as some animals can be sensitive to certain scents, especially cats.

Thank you!

Community Partners make all the difference!We would like to thank Central Bank for their generous donation to our shelte...
09/18/2025

Community Partners make all the difference!

We would like to thank Central Bank for their generous donation to our shelter! They collected donations on “Jean Day” and selected our shelter to receive the funds!

Would everyone please click the original post and comment “Clark County Animal Shelter”!This would be a huge help to our...
09/16/2025

Would everyone please click the original post and comment “Clark County Animal Shelter”!

This would be a huge help to our programs!

🛑🛑10 NON PROFITS HAVE BEEN SELECTED!!!🛑🛑

TAKE A MINUTE TO READ WHAT WE ARE DOING!! THEN SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!!!

💙 Sometimes life takes us through moments that change everything…

Back in 2014, I went through some of the hardest times of my life—divorce, losing everything in an arson fire, and being homeless with 3 little kids. As tough as it was, that season became the turning point that led me here to KY… and to starting Community First Insurance, Inc 🙏

Fast forward to today—God has truly blessed this agency, and we want to bless our community in return!

🎉 This week we’re CELEBRATING in a big way! 🎉

👉 We’re donating $1,000 each to 10 Non-Profit Organizations right here in our community. THAT'S A TOTAL OF $10K in donations- staying here in Clark County! ❤️🎉

Here’s how YOU can help:
✅ Tag your favorite Non-Profit in the comments
✅ We’ll choose 10 and send out the donations THIS week!

Let’s spread the love and keep making a difference—TOGETHER. 💙

❤️



Jessica Durphy Sarah SmithCameron WilsonAudra Herold MoberlyCommunity First Insurance, IncSofía RomLeyAudra Moberly Medicare/Health Insurance SpecialistWi******er-Clark County Chamber of Commerce Wi******er PD Clark County Public Schools Clark County Animal Shelter New Beginnings of Wi******er Clark County Homeless Coalition Clark County Child Development Center Clark County Public Library

CAT SPAY & NEUTER SPOTS AVAILABLETODAY & TOMORROWCALL (859)737-0053 and leave a message. We will return your call with a...
09/16/2025

CAT SPAY & NEUTER SPOTS AVAILABLE
TODAY & TOMORROW

CALL (859)737-0053 and leave a message. We will return your call with an appointment time.

These clinic happen weekly so future appointments are also available.

COST:
FREE if you opt to have your kitty’s ear tipped to show they have been spayed or neutered. This is typically done for feral cats or pets that go outside and may wander. Only open to Wi******er & Clark County residents.

$20 residents of Wi******er within city limits.

$55 for males, $65 for females. Open to everyone else.

LOST DOGThis large boy went missing in the Clays Ferry area however, a dog that was missing with him was found closer to...
09/12/2025

LOST DOG
This large boy went missing in the Clays Ferry area however, a dog that was missing with him was found closer to the Clark/Madison County line. If you have any information please reach out and we will get you in touch with the owner.

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5000 Ironworks Road
Winchester, KY
40391

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