Daviess County Fiscal Court contracts with It Takes A Village Canine Rescue, Inc. (ITV) for the operation of the Daviess County Animal Shelter & Clinic. It is the mission of ITV to promote the humane treatment of animals through compassionate care, engagement, and support.
ITV provides staffing and volunteers to operate the Shelter & Clinic at 2620 Highway 81, Owensboro, KY 42301. To reach the shelter, call 270-685-8275 during regular business hours or email info@itvrescue.org with “Attention Daviess County” in the subject line.
Hours of Operation
Sunday & Monday Closed
Tuesday – Friday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For information on pet adoption, visit https://itvrescue.org/adopt/.
animal control
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office provides Animal Control services. Officers respond to animal complaints and investigate cases of cruelty and neglect with authorization to issue citations for violations of state statutes and local ordinances. To speak with someone about an animal complaint, contact Owensboro-Daviess County Central Dispatch at (270) 687-8888.
Impounded dogs shall be kept for not less than five (5) days, unless reclaimed by their owners, per KRS 258.215. Dogs not reclaimed and those not placed in suitable new homes may be humanely euthanized after the five (5) day holding period, unless the dog has an injury or physical condition which causes it to suffer. In those cases, Animal Control may immediately euthanize the dog, and if a human being has been bitten by the dog, the dog shall be tested for rabies. Upon reclaiming an impounded dog, cat, or ferret, the owner shall show proof of a valid rabies vaccination.
wildlife resources
Animal Control does not assist with wildlife nuisance complaints. The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) maintains a database of wildlife control operators. Click here to use the search tool.
Contact a private lands biologist/KDFWR veterinarian, if you suspect an animal may be sick.
If you believe you may have been exposed to rabies by a raccoon, skunk, fox, coyote or bat, please contact the Green River District Health Department.
