Why Foster?

1. You help us learn about the dog or cat's personality.

2. You help socialize the dog or cat in a loving home.


3. Fostering increases a dog's chance of getting adopted.


4. Fostering lets you enjoy a pet's companionship without the long-term commitment. We cover their food and anything else they may need.


5. You help a dog or cat overcome the stress of being abandoned at a shelter.

6. In some cases you help a dog or cat get the rest and relaxation they need to recover from being sick or injured.

Best of all?
You save a life.

Keep scrolling down to find our foster application.
​If you still have questions, please call us 270-230-8839.

Thank you for your willingness to help us! We look forward to working with you. Please watch our Facebook page for any foster requests.

Foster Application

Foster Resources:

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leitchfieldanimalshelter.com

Monday: 10am - 5pm 

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday - Friday: 10am - 5pm 

Saturday: 11am - 5 pm​ & Sunday: 11am - 3pm

Leitchfield Animal Shelter, Leitchfield Kentucky. We are an open intake facility for the City of Leitchfield. All domestic animals, stray or owner surrender, are welcome and will be adopted out after their hold time is up. For City of Leitchfield Animal Control and after hour emergencies, please call 270-259-0303. $10 nail trims. We have retail items for sale. People seeking volunteer or community service hours are welcome. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.