our history

For the last eight years (since June 2000) our organization has contracted with Jessamine County Fiscal Court to operate their state-mandated facility in Nicholasville.  The contract with the County was a detour from our plans.  In August 2008, the County decided to begin a bidding process for operation of their facility.  This new development gave us an opportunity that we had long been waiting for--the opportunity to leave the shelter in the hands of others and be able to again pursue our own strategic plans for the future.

Our accomplishments during our association with Jessamine County Fiscal Court have been many, including:

• Implementation of a mandatory spay/neuter policy at the County facility in 1999
• Development of a cat adoption program even before the state mandate
• Implementation of an adoption program for exotic animals
• Implementation of Adoption Guidelines, policies and procedures for all animals
• Investment in offering licensed personnel and resources for wildlife rehabilitation
• Facility expansion and improvements focused on the comfort of the animals
• Increased shelter access to the community
• Increased community awareness regarding animal welfare
• Successful rehabilitation and adoption of hundreds of cruelty case animals, in addition to the thousands of other animals that were placed in loving, permanent homes

our future

Exciting times are ahead for our organization!!

Join us as we move forward in planning, developing, and building Central Kentucky’s most notable Animal Care Center to include the following state-of-the-art facilities:

Adoption Facility
Medical Center for on-site Veterinarian Services
Luxurious Boarding Accommodations
(discounts for all humane society alumni, of course!)
Grooming Facility
Crematorium
Doggy Day Care and Exercise Arena
24/7 Supervision by on-site Resident Manager
Aviary for Boarding of Birds and Accommodations for Exotic Pets

how you can help

Leap ahead with us as we begin a new adventure!  With our years of solid experience and proven successes, we will not disappoint!  

How can YOU be a part of this?!   Donate your time, your talents, and your ideas!  Contact us!!  We are sure to have an opportunity that will involve and interest you! 

If you are able, become a regular financial donor (it’s easy … we have PayPal for on-line donations and a regular P.O. mailbox!).  

See our How You Can Help page for other ways you can help support us as we move to the future.
 
We have much to celebrate, both in what we were able to accomplish during our years at the County’s facility and in what we will now be able to accomplish as we move forward with new energy in our commitment to the integrity of our work on behalf of all animals.