New Albany Floyd County Animal Shelter

There are so many unwanted and unloved companion animals out in the world that it calls into question our innate humanity.
We have a cat who was dumped on or near our property a few winters ago. She’s an amazing, loving cat who has been trained to serve as a service companion to Sexy Beast (who is allergic to dogs). She is soft and fluffy and sweet and I can not for the life of me figure out what sort of jackass would dump a kitten in the woods during a freezing winter.
We have a cat who was adopted from the Kentucky Humane Society. She was surrendered by someone who had too many cats and wanted her to have an indoor home. Thank you, whoever you are. She’s a beautiful, loving fluffball and I think she may have actually rendered me human.
NAFC Animal Shelter is a top notch facility. The staff are friendly and seem to genuinely care about the welfare of the animals in their charge. The facility is clean and well organized.
There is an application process for adoptions. It is painless and helps to ensure that the adopted animals are not being relocated to another crappy situation.
Just bring a valid drivers license or photo identification with your correct address. If you already have pets at home, bring current up to date vaccination records for them. Bring proof of home ownership or a current lease (with a contact number for the landlord) and a pet deposit receipt. You can download a copy of the application on the NAFC Animal Shelter website and fill it out before you head over to meet the critters. There are no residency restrictions for adoption and adoptions can be competed the same day.
The cost of caring for unwanted animals is significant. The adoption fees help to offset those costs.
Each animal is spayed or neutered and receives at least one course of vaccinations, worming, Felv/​FIV or Heartworm test, and treatment for fleas. Microchipping is also included in the adoption fee.
There’s the cost of food and bedding and kennels and cleaning supplies and clerical supplies and laundry and on and on.
So, those nominal adoption fees are a full-​on bargain. The fees are:
Canines: $ 80.00
Felines under 4 pounds: $ 60.00
Felines 4 pounds and over: $ 20.00
You can surrender an unwanted animal during regular hours and must complete some paperwork to help NAFC Animal Shelter facilitate re-​homing. Not all cats play well with each other and not all dogs are great with children. These tidbits of information go a long way when looking for a home for a companion animal. You must be a Floyd County, Indiana resident to surrender an animal.
NAFC Animal Shelter does euthanize animals. It is a last resort but it does happen. Animals who are too aggressive or sick to be adopted, sadly, are euthanized.
Right this minute, NAFCAS is helping with the rescue of 68 Chihuahuas and Chinese Crested dogs who were rescued from a home in Paducah, Kentucky. They’ll be assessed by a vet and then adopted out or sent to other rescues or shelters to help with the placements. If you happen to be in need of a little love and loyalty, please consider adopting.
If you’d like to help but can’t make room in your home for a pet, donations are always welcome. You can donate money directly through the website (
) or drop off your donations. There is always a need for cash (obviously) but towels, blankets, and soap (dish, hand, and laundry) are appreciated. You can also volunteer to help. Just give the shelter a call to find out how.