FAQs
Do you ever euthanize animals for aggression or medical reasons?
Euthanasia at our rescue is very rare and used only when it is the most humane option. We may consider euthanasia in two situations:
Severe Medical Suffering:
A licensed veterinarian may recommend euthanasia when an animal has a serious, untreatable condition that causes significant pain or cannot be managed humanely.
Dangerous, Unmanageable Aggression:
If an animal displays severe, unpredictable aggression that poses a safety risk—and behavior experts determine the behavior cannot be rehabilitated—we may consider euthanasia only as a last resort.
What do the adoption fees cover?
Our adoption fees help cover the essential veterinary care every pet receives before joining their new family. This includes:
• Spay or neuter surgery
• Vaccinations
• Microchipping
In some cases, pets may require further medical attention, including dental procedures, tumor removal, bone fracture casting, heartworm prevention, and other essential treatments necessary for their well-being.
Because adoption fees rarely cover the full cost of care, we rely on community support and fundraising to help bridge the gap and ensure each animal receives everything they need to thrive.
Do you take strays?
We are not an animal control facility, so we cannot legally take in stray animals directly. Stray pets must first go through the appropriate local shelter or animal control agency so their owner has a chance to find them.
However, once a stray has completed the required hold period and is legally released, we may be able to bring the animal into our rescue depending on space, resources, and medical needs.
If you’ve found a stray, we recommend contacting your local animal control or shelter so the pet can be properly documented and given the best chance to be reunited with its family.
What kind of donations do you accept?
We gratefully accept both monetary donations and physical items that support the daily care of our animals.
Monetary Donations
Yes — we always welcome monetary contributions. These help cover veterinary care, food, transport, and other lifesaving needs.
Most‑Needed Item Donations
Based on our current needs, we gladly accept:
• Purina Dog or Puppy Chow
• Purina Cat or Kitten Chow
• Cat litter
• Kennel blankets
• Pill pockets
Additional Supplies
We also use general cleaning supplies to help keep our animals’ spaces clean and comfortable. Please check out our Amazon Wish List for a full list of supplies.
Do you have a list of veterinary services and 24-hour emergency vets in the Owensboro area?
Finding quality veterinary care is an important part of keeping pets healthy and safe. To help our adopters and community members, we’ve compiled a list of trusted veterinary clinics and emergency resources in the Owensboro area.
Veterinary Clinics in Owensboro
Audubon Animal Hospital
2450 W Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY
(270) 684‑7288
Full‑service veterinary care, including wellness visits, surgery, dental care, and urgent care for established clients.
Towne Square Animal Hospital
4804 Towne Square Ct #163, Owensboro, KY
(270) 685‑1111
Full‑service veterinary care, including wellness visits, surgery, dental care, and urgent care for established clients.
Wills Animal Hospital
3030 New Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY
(270) 684‑3201
Comprehensive small‑animal care with routine and medical services.
Kentuckiana Animal Clinic
1500 E 18th St, Owensboro, KY
(270) 684‑2949
Long‑established full‑service clinic offering preventive care, diagnostics, and surgical services.
East Side Animal Hospital
3148 Alvey Park Dr E, Owensboro, KY
(270) 685‑0839
Full‑service veterinary hospital with after‑hours support for current clients.
Owensboro Animal Hospital
135 Salem Dr, Owensboro, KY
(270) 926-1888
Comprehensive veterinary hospital.
VCA All Pet Emergency Center
104 S Heidelbach Ave, Evansville, IN
(812) 422-3300
VCA Pet Emergency
Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service
11800 Capital Way, Louisville, KY
(502) 266-7007
MetroVet
BluePearl Pet Hospital – Specialty and 24/7 Emergency
13160 Magisterial Dr, Louisville, KY
(502) 244-3036
BluePearl
Bowling Green Emergency Animal Hospital
760 Campbell Ln, Suite 100 Bowling Green, KY
(270) 715-5600
Bowling Green Emergency Vet
Pet Medical Care Resources
CareCredit – pay over time credit card options https://www.carecredit.com/
Pet care payment plan by Scratch Pay. https://www.scratchpaypetplan.com/
Cherry Payment Plans https://withcherry.com/vet-finder
All Pet Card https://allpet.com/
The Pet Fund – vet bill assistance https://thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners
Red Rover – vet bill assistance, grants, etc. https://redrover.org/relief/urgent-care-grants/
Paws 4 a Cure – Emergency Vet Bill Assistance https://www.paws4acure.org/
Frankie’s Friend’s – Pet Cancer Medical Assistance https://www.frankiesfriends.org/
Brown Dog Foundation – Pet Medical Assistance https://www.browndogfoundation.org/
Banefield Foundation – Low Cost Vet Resources https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/