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Kentucky Humane Society

Louisville, KY

Operates multiple locations including the Sam Swope Pet TLC main campus and an East Campus, and partners with Purrfect Day Cafe in the Highlands for cat adoptions.

Adoption fee From $15
Hours Sam Swope Pet TLC (241 Steedly Dr) open daily for adoptions. See kyhumane.org for East Campus and cafe hours.
Areas served Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $15

Cats and kittens: roughly $65 to $175 depending on the animal. A separate $15 appointment fee applies. Includes spay/neuter, microchip and registration, up-to-date vaccinations, one month of MetLife pet insurance, and over $200 in coupons. Jefferson County licensing ($10.50) and a cat carrier ($5) are not included.

How it works

Submit an adoption interest form, then adopt at one of the campuses. See kyhumane.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/

Location

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The area

Jefferson County at a glance

Population 783,022
Housing units 359,710
Est. households with a cat 106,429

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?

Cats and kittens run roughly $65 to $175 depending on the animal, plus a separate $15 appointment fee. Includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, and a month of MetLife pet insurance.

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Surrendering a cat

Pet surrender by appointment, see kyhumane.org/services/pet-surrender/

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