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A nonprofit humane society in Frankfort, Kentucky, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Frankfort and Franklin County, Kentucky. Visiting hours: Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm; Sun 12pm-4pm; closed Monday. Adoption fees: Kittens (up to 6 months): $35, or 2 for $50; Cats over 6 months: $35; Cats over 5 years: $25; Purebred and declawed cats: $50; Barn/working cats: $15; Puppies, purebreds and small breeds: $90; Dogs over 6 months: $75; Dogs over 5 years: $40; Pitbull type dogs: $25. Several animals are sponsored and carry reduced fees.

Adoption fee From $15
Hours Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm; Sun 12pm-4pm; closed Monday
Areas served Frankfort and Franklin County, Kentucky
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $15

Kittens (up to 6 months): $35, or 2 for $50; Cats over 6 months: $35; Cats over 5 years: $25; Purebred and declawed cats: $50; Barn/working cats: $15; Puppies, purebreds and small breeds: $90; Dogs over 6 months: $75; Dogs over 5 years: $40; Pitbull type dogs: $25. Several animals are sponsored and carry reduced fees.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://fchsanimals.org/adopt.html, then contact Franklin County Humane Society at 502-875-7297 or contact.fchsky@gmail.com to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Franklin County at a glance

Population 51,842
Housing units 24,163
Est. households with a cat 7,292

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Kittens up to 6 months are $35 (2 for $50), cats over 6 months are $35, cats over 5 years are $25, and barn/working cats are $15.

What are your hours?

Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-5pm; Sunday 12pm-4pm; closed Monday.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Franklin County Humane Society at 502-875-7297 or contact.fchsky@gmail.com to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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