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Monday 8:30am - 2:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 2:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 12:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm Saturday 8am - 12pm

Garrard County Animal Shelter

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Garrard County Animal Shelter

This is the only official county government animal shelter page for Garrard County Animal Shelter. This page is for showcasing our adoptable animals.

02/09/2026

**MISSING**

Missing from Calico road. If you have seen him please call the shelter or message our page. 859-792-1562

02/07/2026

Found and home!

02/06/2026

Meet Rusty!

Rusty is a male Lab mix and a perfect gentleman. He is kennel trained, leash broke, and has wonderful manners. He seems to do well with kids and appears to be okay with other dogs. Cats don’t bother him while he’s on leash, though we’re unsure how he would do with them off leash.

Rusty came to us as a stray and, sadly, was never reclaimed by his owner. Now he’s just waiting for a new family—one who will never leave him behind again.

Rusty is loyal, calm, and so deserving of a forever home filled with love.

💙 Could that be you?
Come meet Rusty and see for yourself what an amazing boy he is.
*Sponsered Adoption*

02/06/2026

Meet Tonka! 🎾🐕

A fetch-playing fool—yes, we absolutely have to add that part! Tonka wants nothing more than to play fetch with you. Ball? Stick? Toy? If you can throw it, he’s already obsessed.

Tonka is still a young guy and is currently working on his manners and kennel training, but he’s eager to learn and ready for someone willing to help him become the best boy he can be.

🐶 About Tonka:
• Approx. 1 year old
• German Shepherd
• High-energy, playful, and fun
• Seems to like kids and other dogs
• LOVES fetch (did we mention that?)
• He will be neutered upon adoption

🐾 Important notes:
• No cats
• Absolutely no chickens 🚫🐔

If you’re looking for an active, fun companion who will keep you laughing and moving, Tonka might be your perfect match.

💙 Ready to meet him?
Let’s set up a meet & greet!

02/06/2026

Butterball… oh Butterball… where is your forever family? 🥺💙

We promise—he is PERFECT. Truly. Butterball is a gentle giant with the sweetest soul. He doesn’t pull on the leash, is 100% kennel trained, and is a quiet, easygoing boy who just wants a family to love him the way he loves us. We honestly can’t put into words how amazing he is.

🐶 About Butterball:
• 2 years old
• Great Pyrenees / Catahoula mix
• Gentle, calm, and well-mannered
• Walks beautifully on a leash
• Fully kennel trained
• Loves kids

🐾 Good to know:
• Will need a meet & greet with other dogs
• No cats

Butterball is ready for his forever home—and whoever gets him is truly winning the jackpot. 💙

Could that be you? Let’s set up a meet & greet and let him steal your heart.

02/06/2026

Do you like having your personal space completely invaded?
Do you want a buddy glued to your side at all times?

Then Billy is your guy!

We haven’t told him yet that he isn’t a small dog—we don’t want to hurt his feelings 😅 Billy is a 60+ lb chubby butt who truly believes he’s a lap dog, and honestly… we don’t have the heart to correct him.

Billy is ready for a family of his own—one who will love him as big as he loves them. He’s perfect for someone looking for a big dog with a lap-pup mindset and an even bigger heart.

🐶 About Billy:
• Approx. 2½ years old
• Believed to be an Anatolian Shepherd mix
• Loves kids
• LOVES playing ball
• Kennel trained
• Leash trained

🐾 Good to know:
• Will need to meet any dogs in the home to ensure compatibility
• No cats—he thinks they’re for chasing, not cuddling

If you’re looking for a loyal shadow, professional cuddler, and best friend all rolled into one big goofy boy… Billy might be your match.

💙 Are you the family for him?
Let’s schedule a meet & greet!

02/06/2026

a HUGE THANK YOU to Maddie's Million Pet Challenge/Maddie's Fund for these traps, to help us continue the TNR of cats in our community!

02/06/2026

Lil bit
8 months old
Neutered
Owner states good around dogs and other cats.
💥He is not at the shelter right now and will have to set up a meet and greet if interested explosion💥

02/06/2026

Momma cat
1.5-2yrs old
Spayed
Owner states good with dogs and other cats.
💥She is not at the shelter right now and a meet and greet is a must. Call the shelter or message our page if you are interested💥

02/05/2026

Meet Nova 🖤🐾

Nova is a sweet female Lab mix who’s up to date on all vaccines, wormer, and heartworm prevention. She’s a young girl with a gentle soul who loves other dogs and enjoys their company.

A few things to know about Nova:
• She would do best in a kid-free home, as children scare her
• She can be timid around some men—not aggressive at all, she simply avoids them
• Great on leash
• Good recall
• Very loving once she feels safe and secure

Nova just needs a calm, patient home where she can feel comfortable and loved. With the right people, she’s going to be an incredibly loyal and sweet companion.

✨ Let’s get this good girl the home she deserves! ✨
Please share to help Nova find her perfect match 🐶💜

Address

210 Doty Hts
Lancaster, KY
40444

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18597921562

Website

https://garrardcoanimalshelter.wordpress.com/

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