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Madison County Animal Shelter

Hours: Business hours Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM.

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
Madison County (Richmond and Berea)
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 4, 2026

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County animal shelter run by Madison County Animal Care and Control, with pet adoption, stray animal intake, animal licensing, animal surrender, lost-pet help and animal control officers who investigate cruelty and neglect.

Checked on the official website · November 4, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 1386 Richmond Rd. N, Berea, KY 40403

Hours: Business hours Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM.

Good to know

  • How to get started: Call or see the county Animal Care page for adoption, surrender and stray information; for an emergency call 911.

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

Madison County Animal Shelter official page, checked November 4, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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