Do you really want a dog for a pet? In this part of Kentucky dogs require routine checkups and medication for diseases like heartworm and rabies. A pet dog can be a loving family member, but like all family members they require some extra attention sometimes. Does a dog really want you for an owner? Dogs ares ocial animals (That's why they're such good pets!), and that means that they need an owner who will spend time with them. Some dogs need play time, others just need your company, but they all need more than just food and water.

Why choose a cat or dog at the shelter? Many of the dogs at the shelter had previous owners who simply neglected them or couldn't take care of them, and so they were either dropped off or released into the county. Adopting a shelter animal not only gives that dog a new home, but can help break the cycle of homeless puppies that adds to the problem of stray dogs in the county.

Finally, shelter adoption is a bargain. The adoption fee for dogs from the shelter is $60.00, which includes:

Homeless animals may be held at the shelter for up to five days, so frequent visits will provide lots of opportunity to find the kind of pet you are looking for. If you are claiming a pet, the cost is $20.00 to pick the animal up plus $10.00 for each day after.

The shelter is north of Middlesboro on Hwy 25E, on the Page Cutoff Road. The shelter is open from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, with extra hours until 6:00 PM on Thursday, and from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Saturday. We encourage visitors to call ahead (at 606 337-6331) since business sometimes takes the wardens away from the shelter.

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Friends of the Bell County Animal Shelter, Inc.
P.O. Box 2534
Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965
606.337.2005
"A friend in need, a friend in deed."