Kenton County Animal Control

Hours: Shelter hours Tuesday to Friday noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What it is

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Service area

Kenton County

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Five Animal Control Officers enforce state laws and Kenton County ordinances on the welfare and control of domestic animals, working with other local law enforcement agencies.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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Good to know

• How to get started: Call Kenton County Animal Services at 859-356-7400. For an animal-related emergency or after hours, call the Kenton County Emergency Communications Center at 859-356-3191.

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

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Also from this organization

• Kenton County Animal Services · Covington
• Kenton County Community Cat Program · Covington

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Sources

Kenton County Animal Control official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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