Daphne Sheldrick
At the Leitchfield Animal Shelter, we've been providing top-quality pet care services since 2016. Our team is passionate about animals and dedicated to providing the best possible care to your community stray animals. We help the pets in our community through sheltering, adoption, education, spay/neuter, and community outreach.
We offer a wide range of pet care services including Microchipping, Animal Control for the City of Leitchfield and Grayson County, and Nail Trims. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of lost strays and ensure their comfort and well-being.
Our team is made up of pet care professionals who are trained to provide compassionate care to each stray animal that enters our facility. We are committed to ongoing training and education to ensure we are providing the best possible care for our shelter pets.
Ciderboy!
Christina and Porcelain
Buckley - A Shelter Favorite!
Volunteer Braylynn at the Jordan's Way Fundraising Event. Featuring Ripley.
Mitch and Todd
Dukes 2nd Birthday
Volunteer Bambi showing how to tube feed a foster kitten.
Jordans Way, Fundrasier Event
Alexis and Frasier
Todd after proving a point lol.
Camp Dogwood 2024
Christina and Mayor Harold. Jordans Way 2023
Volunteer James Eubank, Face-painting at Camp Dogwood 2024.
Volunteer Diana, Transporting animals to rescue!
Trent and Lou
Savannah and Alexis with Tripley.
Lue
Savannah and Crouton
Volunteer & Sponsor - Marilyn Manion With Keflex!
Christina at the Jordans Way Event 2023.
Lima Bean Lounging around
Volunteers James Eubank and Darrian Escue.
Police Chief David Riley, Officer Cain and Assistant Police Chief Brandon Cook.
County ACO Todd and GCDC Inmate Supervisor Mitch
Volunteer Braylynn and Alison.
Office Cat Moonpie
Mable, was a Shelter Favorite. 2023
Leitchfield Animal Shelter Birthday Party 2022
Volunteer Stella!
Alexis and Oats The Kitten.
Porcelain posing to be adopted at the Barks and Brunch Event 2024.
Duke Bernard. 2024
Meowinglynn Relaxing
Josephina , 2024
Graham Cracker! 2024
Savannah and Cutie Pie
Alexis Foster : Spidey 2024
Camp Dogwood 2024
Christina and Mable 2022
Available T-Shirts
Cute Beagle Pup: Hail
Rarity - Savannah's Shelter Favorite.
Chocolate the Kitten!
Ed, Bambis Foster puppy that recovered from eye surgery.
Dillon Cooper as our Mascot during the Labor Day Parade 2023!
Felisha hanging around the Cat Room!
Volunteer Avery, Giving out blankets and treats to the shelter dogs.
Cavern Relaxing!
Alison preparing a transport!
Alexis and Christina on Halloween.
Savannah and Rowan.
Volunteer Bambi, holding all kinds of puppies!!
Volunteer Bambis, Foster baby MUG
Savannah and Alexis (Labor Day Parade 2023)
Foster baby transistion
Christina giving extra love to a stray that is extremely neglected.
Beagle baby Mist 2024
Christina and Alison 2021
Aiden
Alison
Merchandise
Savannah with Millie
Trumpy
Maddox 2024
Director
Assistant Director
Medical Technician
Shelter Tech/Adoption Counselor
Shelter Tech/Adoption Counselor
City Animal Control/ Intake Specialist
Grayson County Animal Control
Grayson County Inmate Supervisor
Door Greeter and Moral Support!
We offer Nail trimming services for your pet for $10.60; However, We reserve the right to decline the service if your pet doesn't cooperate, as we do not sedate animals.
Microchipping is quick and painless, Lifetime identification and peace of mind for only $26.50 after tax! .
Need some Pawesome apparel? Each purchase helps care for our shelter pets!
Adopting from a shelter means giving a homeless pet a second chance at life and love. These animals often come from difficult situations, but they have so much affection to give. By adopting, you're not just gaining a loyal friend; you're also helping to reduce overpopulation and making room for other animals in need. It's a small act of kindness that creates a huge impact, transforming lives—both theirs and yours.
Animal control in shelters plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of both animals and the community. By managing stray, abandoned, or mistreated animals, shelters help reduce the spread of disease, prevent potential dangers, and provide a safe space for these animals to receive care. It also allows pets a chance to be reunited with their owners or find new, loving homes, creating a safer environment for everyone involved.
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