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Animal Refuge Center

Hours: Tue-Thu, Sat and Sun 11 am-4 pm; closed Mondays, Fridays and holidays.

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Who it helps
Hardin and surrounding counties in Kentucky.
Where
Hardin and surrounding counties
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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No-kill, cageless nonprofit shelter in Vine Grove serving Hardin and surrounding counties since 1989. It houses mostly cats plus some dogs for adoption, has foster and volunteer programs, and runs Cookie's Legacy, a donation-funded TNR program for Hardin County community cats. There is no on-staff veterinarian.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 185 Basham Trail, Vine Grove, KY 40175

Hours: Tue-Thu, Sat and Sun 11 am-4 pm; closed Mondays, Fridays and holidays.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Hardin and surrounding counties in Kentucky.
  • How to get started: Visit during open hours or call. Animals must not be dropped off after hours.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Animal Refuge Center official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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