Kenton County Animal Services is urgently seeking foster homes for its many dogs and is encouraging people to apply online.
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Kenton County Animal Services waives adoption fees starting later this week
Kenton County Animal Services is participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event from July 11 to July 16, waiving adoption fees and aiming to reduce shelter populations.
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Cove Federal Credit Union, Kenton County Animal Services host adoption event
Cove Federal Credit Union is partnering with Kenton County Animal Services to host an adoption event and donation drive on Saturday, May 4.
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Kenton County Animal Services receives funds to boost community cat program
Kenton County Animal Services has received grant funding from the Joanie Bernard Foundation to increase the capacity of its community cat program, which utilizes the industry’s best practice of trap-neuter-return to address the growth of its community cat population.
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Kenton County Animal Services seeks short-term fosters for the holidays
Kenton County Animal Services is seeking short-term fosters for animals at the county shelter for the holiday season, according to recent online marketing materials. The fostering term is two weeks, and fosters can pick up their animals between Dec. 18 and Dec. 22. Crates, leashes, food and other essential pet-care supplies will be provided. Consult […]
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Kenton County Animal Services releases results of adoption drive, seeks volunteers
Kenton County Animal Services sharedthe results of its adoption drive this week. The drive occurred between Oct. 5 and Oct. 8 and during the drive, all adoption fees were waived. According to the county, intake levels jumped up 23% year-over-year, and more than 950 dogs were taken in this year alone. “We needed help after […]
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Kenton County Animal Services waiving adoption fees this week
As intake levels surge, Kenton County Animal Services is hosting an adoption special this week. Starting Oct. 5 through Oct. 8, all adoption fees will be waived. Currently, Kenton County Animal Service is at “code red” occupancy after intake jumped 23% year-over-year. Animal services have accepted more than 950 dogs this year alone, according to a news […]
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Cincinnati woman pleads guilty to abusing horses in Kenton County
A Cincinnati woman accused of neglecting nine horses she owned and housed in Kenton County pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges on May 7, according to Kenton County Animal Services. In December 2022, officials said officers discovered the horses suffering from abuse and neglect on the property. Two horses were in a pasture, according to […]
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Kenton County Animal Services hosting St. Patrick’s Day adoption special
Kenton County Animal Services is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day adoption special from March 16-19. The adoption fee for all pets will be $50. Shelter staff will still be conducting their standard screening and adopter evaluations prior to any adoption being finalized to ensure animals are being placed in the best possible homes. Adoptions are […]
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Nine horses rescued from Kenton County property
Kenton County Animal Services rescued 9 horses suffering from abuse and neglect following the search of a property in south Kenton County on Dec. 22. The search was prompted by an anonymous tip from a concerned citizen. The owner was taken into custody and charged with nine counts of animal cruelty on Jan. 5. “Two […]