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Kentucky animal shelters

There are 443 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Kentucky. Combined, these Kentuckian animal shelters employ 896 people, earn more than $78 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $159 million.
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Animal shelters by major Kentucky cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Lexington
 
83
 
$33,815,188
Louisville
 
77
 
$26,349,053
Cincinnati, OH
 
41
 
$2,456,833
Bowling Green
 
22
 
$5,860,799
Huntington, WV
 
13
 
$407,768
Elizabethtown
 
13
 
$737,622
Owensboro
 
12
 
$594,613
Clarksville, TN
 
9
 
$196,311
Evansville, IN
 
6
 
$728,869
Showing 9 of 9 metros

Job trends for Kentucky animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
38
1-10
 
21
11-25
 
12
26-100
 
7
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Kentucky

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
104
$250k to $1M
 
25
$1M to $5M
 
9
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Kentucky

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1-20 of 443

Kentucky Humane Society - Animal Rescue

The Kentucky Humane Society advocates the Humane treatment of companion animals through leadership and proactive solutions to pet overpopulation, including adoptions, education and spay/neuter efforts.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$38.6m
Employees
175
EIN
61-0463938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is designed to serve as both the accrediting body for aftercare facilities that care for Thoroughbreds following the conclusion of their racing careers, and a fundraising body to support these approved facilities.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
6
EIN
45-4783644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program a 501 (c) 3 charity was founded in 1992 to offer retiring racehorses a safe-haven, rehabilitation, and continued education through placement in experienced, caring homes.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
45
EIN
31-1681380
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lexington Humane Society

Lexington Humane Society promotes compassionate treatment of animals, educates on responsible pet ownership, offers animal control services, and promotes adoption.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
134
EIN
61-0444762
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodford Humane Society

Woodford Humane Society finds homes for pets, promotes adoption, provides care and spay/neuter support, and fosters community involvement to combat pet homelessness.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
22
EIN
61-0992070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bowling Green Warren County Humane

The Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society's mission is to provide a clean comfortable shelter for homeless, abused, lost and impounded animals of their community.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
78
EIN
61-0653278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Friends

Old Friends cares for and protects retired racing thoroughbreds. They raise awareness of the treatment of retired race horses, care for and honor these majestic creatures, and keep them on their farm in Georgetown, KY.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
29
EIN
20-0049798
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mccracken County Humane Society

Advocates for animal welfare and educates against cruelty. Places animals for adoption in loving homes in Paducah, KY.
Revenue
$848.2k
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
39
EIN
61-0542151
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Oldham County

Oldham County's Humane Society provides low-cost spay/neuter clinics, adoption programs, and education to reduce animal suffering in the community.
Revenue
$798.6k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
14
EIN
61-1166840
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit in Crestwood, KY, providing shelter and care for neglected farm animals through charitable funding.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$20.0m
Employees
5
EIN
84-1800886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodstock Animal Foundation

Woodstock Animal Foundation provides animal care, spay and neuter programs, and vaccination services to lower-income families in Lexington, positively impacting the companion pet population.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
10
EIN
36-3857844
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Care Society (ACS)

To find new, caring homes for pets whose owners can no longer give them the love or care they need. We provide a "home away from home" atmosphere and access to medical care.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
19
EIN
61-1053516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Franklin County Humane Society

To care for our area's homeless animals, to re-home as many animals as possible, and to improve animal welfare throughout our community. As an open-admission shelter, we accept all cats and dogs in need.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
17
EIN
61-0498423
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alley Cat Advocates

Alley Cat Advocates promotes humane treatment of unowned cats in Louisville through Trap-Neuter-Return programs, spay/neuter services, and health assistance for community cats.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
28
EIN
61-1343210
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brooke USA

Brooke USA supports and promotes sustainable equine welfare programs across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas by raising funds and managing donations in areas of greatest need.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
5
EIN
33-1173163
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stray Animal Adoption Program

Rescue, protect and provide care for at risk dogs and cates. Promote lifelong adoptions while focusing on spay/neuter and the education of animal welfare. Promote life long adoptions while focusing on spay/neuter and the education of animal welfare.
Revenue
$876.1k
Assets
$541.4k
Employees
0
EIN
61-1333938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope for Animals Rescue Team

Hope for Animals Rescue Team is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Corbin, KY that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-3336500
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Speak Out and Rescue Kentucky

SOAR has been formed to speak out on behalf of chained, abused, and neglected dogs, and to help rescue those in need. Foster care services that provide temporary homes to pets that have been rescued.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
80-0282061
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bluegrass Pug Rescue

Bluegrass Pug Rescue rescues and rehabilitates Pugs, promoting responsible pet ownership and providing medical care, fostering them until they find loving forever homes.
Revenue
$88.2k
Assets
$137.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-3841027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lifebridge For Animals

Lifebridge For Animals spays/neuters, rescues, and offers medical help for injured animals. Programs: Spay/Neuter Assistance, Domestic Animal Rescue, Sick/Injured Animal Support.
Revenue
$35.2k
Assets
$7,323
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1524626
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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