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Breckinridge County Animal Shelter Emergency Assistance Program

What it is
Crisis and temporary pet care
Who it helps
People whose pets have been affected by a disaster or unexpected crisis.
Where
Breckinridge County
Status
Accepting applications
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Short-term help for pets and families affected by fires, floods, severe weather and other disasters. Depending on need and availability it can include pet food and supplies, kennels or crates, short-term boarding, emergency veterinary care or vaccines, lost and found pet support and microchipping.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: 498 Glen Nash Lane, Hardinsburg, KY 40143

Good to know

  • Who can use it: People whose pets have been affected by a disaster or unexpected crisis.
  • How to get started: Fill out the Emergency Assistance Program Application linked on the shelter's Community Assistance page.

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

Breckinridge County Animal Shelter Emergency Assistance Program 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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