Find Help For Your Pet
Virtual help center available 24/7 with resources for emergency care, vet services, food assistance, and more for pet families in Louisville.
❗Emergency Needs
Emergency Veterinary Care
Jefferson Animal Hospital
Open 24-hours Emergency & Trauma Center
📞 502-966-4104
📍 4504 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219
Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergency services
📞 502-266-7007
📍 11800 Capital Way, Louisville, KY 40299
BluePearl Pet Hospital
Please call ahead for emergency services
📞 502-244-3036
📍 13160 Magisterial Drive, Louisville, KY 40223
Poison Hotlines
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
📞 888-426-4435
Pet Poison Helpline
📞 800-213-6680
Stray Animal Emergency
Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS)
Available 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM, 7 days a week
For sick, injured, or aggressive stray pets. Follow prompts to reach an animal control officer. Leave a detailed message with your name, number, description of the pet, and exact location of the animal.
❗If after hours, call 911
📞 502-473-PETS (502-473-7387)
🩺 Vet Care
Free Vet Help Line
Low-Cost Vet Care
Pets4Life Louisville Clinics
Vaccine Clinics and Wellness Appointments for pet owners who struggle to provide regular vet care.
❗These are not a replacement for all vet care since we are not equipped to handle vet emergencies, surgeries, or chronic conditions.
Petco Vetco Clinics
Low-cost clinics at several Petco stores
Rabies: $22
Healthy Cat Package: $75
Healthy Dog Package: $79-$125
Feeder Supply Vet Clinics by VetIQ
Low-cost services at Louisville area Feeder Supply stores
Mobile/At-Home Pet Care
Dr. Chele Zehnder
At Home Veterinary Service
📞 502-345-3863
Dr. Bridgette Dean-Hines
Derby City Veterinary Services
📞 502-758-5558
Dr. Courtney Bennett & Dr. Nathanial Cook
Hearts Ease Veterinary Hospice
📞 502-715-2536
Dr. Laurelee Rubsch
Mobile Vet Practice
📞 502-552-0897
Dr. Steven Dill
Pet Call Veterinary Care
📞 502-499-7265
Dr. Jamie Farnsworth
Pet Call Inc
📞 812-923-9820
Dr. Isaac Croudep
The Advetcate
📞 502-608-2426
🐶 Pet Food Assistance
Pet Food Banks
No Kill Louisville Pet Food Bank
Regular food banks held 1st Saturday of each month. Must complete an application and be approved.
📞 502-536-8738
📍 2012 Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40203
Pet Food Pantry at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Open on 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Requires a photo ID.
📞 502-451-6066
📍 901 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204
Church of the Advent Pet Food Bank
On the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Requires a photo ID.
📍 901 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Pet Food Pantry in New Albany
On the 3rd Saturday of each month
📍 1015 E Main St, New Albany, IN 47150
Pets4Life Pop-Up Food Bank at The Lord’s Kitchen
Monthly Pet Resource Day for pet food/supplies. Open to everyone.
📍 1811 Standard Ave, Louisville, KY 40210
Pets4Life Pet Resource Day at the California Community Center
Monthly Pet Resource Day for pet food/supplies. Open to everyone.
📍 1600 St Catherine St, Louisville, KY 40210
Urban Ministry Center
Pet food may be available on Sundays from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 2900 Slevin St, Louisville, KY 40212
(OCC) Okolona Christian Church Pantry
Tuesdays from 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Accepts and distributes pet food donations alongside human food assistance.
📞 502-962-6500
📍 10801 Faithful Way, Louisville, KY 40229
KHS Pet Retention Center
Pet food pickup available
Schedule time and date by completing the KHS PRS form
My Dog Eats First
Louisville-based nonprofit providing free pet food and supplies to pets of people experiencing homelessness
📍 Multiple locations each week
SNIP N SAVE INC Community Pet Resource Center
Open to everyone
📍 1425 Bates-Bower Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Happy Belly Pet Pantry
Small pet food pantry with monthly pickups near Iroquois Park
Pet Food Mobile Delivery
For pet families that are home-bound with pet food needs
Pets4Life Louisville Home Delivery
Monthly outreach with pet food delivery for families without transportation in target zip codes
Southwest Community Ministries
Caring for Companions pet program – extension of Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities, as well as provide food and supplies to their pets
Pet Food Emergency Ideas
Animal Friends: What can I feed my dog when I’ve run out of dog food?
Helpful article with information on emergency food to feed your dog with
🐾 Lost & Found Pets & Prevention
Report Lost or Found Pets
Louisville Metro Animal Services
Report lost pets, search found animals, and view photos of strays received. For animals you can’t capture.
📞 502-473-7387
Self Services
If you are able to capture and contain the animal:
- Check collar
- Check microchip
- Go around neighborhood to find owners searching
- Report it lost here
- Make ‘Found Pet’ signs and post around neighborhood
- Check social media for Lost Pet posts
Free Pet Identification Tag
Snip N Save Free ID Tags
Get a free up-to-date Pet ID Tag for your pet’s collar. No purchase necessary.
Update Microchip Information
If you’ve moved, changed contact info, or adopted a pet, update their microchip registration.
Petlink
Home Again/Avid
📞 888-466-3242
Petwatch
📞 866-597-2424
Banfield
📞 866-277-7387
AKC
📞 800-252-7894
✂️ Spay/Neuter Resources
KHS Care-a-Van Mobile Spay/Neuter
Dogs: $80-$95 (under 8 years old, less than 50 pounds)
Cats: $60-$70
📍 Multiple locations
KHS Snip Clinic
Low-cost spay/neuter surgeries
Cat: Female ($70), Male ($60)
Dog: Female ($95), Male ($80)
📍 4918 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213
📞 502-636-3491
KHS Pit Bull Terrier Discount
Discounted spay/neuter surgeries for pit bull terriers for $30
📞 502-636-3491
Free or Ultra-Low Cost Spay/Neuter
Shamrock Foundation
Request voucher for spay/neuter and wellness services. Leave detailed message, including name, number, and that you need help with spay/neuter.
📞 502-585-3220
KHS ‘Financial Fix’ Program
Financial assistance for those who can’t afford SNIP Clinic services
📞 502-636-3491
Spay Anyway
Sponsor spay/neuter cost for cats in rural areas of Kentucky
Community Cats (Feral/Stray)
Alley Cat Neighborhoods Program
Provides referrals for community cats with illness or injuries
📞 502-634-8777
❇️ Other Needs & Resources
Domestic Abuse Safe Haven Program
KHS and Center for Women & Families
Safe Haven Program to provide safe, anonymous care for the pets of domestic violence survivors while they seek help and shelter
📞 1-844-237-2331
Support for Homeless Pet Owners
My Dog Eats First
Medical care and food for homeless pet owners
📞 502-694-2746
Emotional Support Animal Assistance
Helps people experiencing homelessness get pets certified
Pet License
Louisville Metro Animal Services
Pet licenses are $10 for altered pets and $60 for unaltered pets
📞 502-473-7387
Pet Retention Services
Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Retention Services
Helps pet owners overcome challenges with housing, pet behavior, access to veterinary care, and access to pet supplies through direct aid, counseling, and referrals
Pet Rehoming Services
If you can no longer care for your pet, use a reputable organization
Kentucky Humane Society
Animal House Adoption Center
Animal Care Society
📖 General Pet Advice
KHS Pet Retention Services
Counseling and referrals for pet behavior, housing, vet care, and supplies
Other Resources in Kentucky
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