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A nonprofit humane society in Paducah, Kentucky, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves McCracken County, Kentucky (Paducah area). Visiting hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-3:30pm (CST). Adoption fees: Kittens (up to 1 year): $120; Adult cats (1-4 years): $100; Senior cats (5+ years): $90; Declawed cats and kittens: $125; Barn cats: $35. All cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, FeLV/FIV tested negative, dewormed, fully vaccinated for their age, and started on monthly flea and tick preventative. Adopters 65 and older get 50 percent off senior cat and dog fees with valid ID.

Adoption fee From $35
Hours Mon-Sat 10:30am-3:30pm (CST)
Areas served McCracken County, Kentucky (Paducah area)
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $35

Kittens (up to 1 year): $120; Adult cats (1-4 years): $100; Senior cats (5+ years): $90; Declawed cats and kittens: $125; Barn cats: $35. All cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, FeLV/FIV tested negative, dewormed, fully vaccinated for their age, and started on monthly flea and tick preventative. Adopters 65 and older get 50 percent off senior cat and dog fees with valid ID.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://mccrackenhumane.org/pet-adoption/, then contact McCracken County Humane Society at (270) 443-5923 to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

McCracken County at a glance

Population 67,564
Housing units 32,280
Est. households with a cat 8,860

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 1 year are $120, adult cats (1-4 years) are $100, senior cats (5+) are $90, declawed cats/kittens are $125, and barn cats are $35. Adopters 65+ get 50% off senior fees with valid ID.

What are your hours?

Monday-Saturday, 10:30am to 3:30pm (Central Time).

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Surrendering a cat

Contact McCracken County Humane Society at (270) 443-5923 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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