Hercules is a gorgeous Alaskan Malamute! He gets along well with other dogs at the shelter. Herc has also had wonderful interactions with older kids who visit the shelter but may be a bit too active for little kids. This good boy loves to run and play but sometimes doesn’t realize he is a BIG boy. He is easy to walk on a leash. This guy also keeps his kennel clean so we suspect he may already be housetrained! Herc loves attention from people and is very social. He is also intelligent and knows “sit” and possibly other commands.
Hercules was found as a stray near Maysville Walmart. His owner did not reclaim him. He will be adopted to a home that is the best fit for him, preferably by someone with working-breed experience. Scan the QR code beside his picture to learn more about him and apply to adopt this gorgeous boy now!
According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, wintertime is coyote mating season. As coyotes seek mates, they are more active and may venture into populated areas. They are also more likely to interact with or attack outdoor pets. Keeping pets indoors and attended when outside is the most effective way to keep them safe from coyote attacks.
If you find yourself in the presence of a coyote, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends you do the following: Immediately start scaring the coyote away by making loud noises, shouting, whistling, clapping your hands, and stomping your feet. Make yourself appear larger by waving your arms and widening your stance. Establish dominance by taking a step or lunging in the coyote’s direction and throwing objects in the coyote’s direction but not directly at it. Pick up any small dog or child with you to protect them. Continue to scare the coyote away until it is out of your sight. Stay away from known coyote den areas, as coyotes will act to protect their pups. Do not run or turn your back away from the coyote. Visit https://fw.ky.gov/wildlife/pages/coyotes.aspx for more detailed information on how to keep yourself and your pets safe from coyotes.
Upcoming Events:
· Saturday, 1/25/2025 – 12 PM to 3 PM– Shelter Dog Meet and Greet at Hemingway’s Bourbon and Coffee, 10 E. 2nd Street, Maysville, KY 41056.
Adoption Information:
All dogs adopted from Mason County Animal Shelter are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and treated with flea/tick preventatives. Adoption fees are half-priced thanks to the EnviroFlight Fur-ever Home Adoption Sponsorship Program! Adult dog adoption fees are $40, and puppy adoption fees are $60! One generous individual is willing to pay the adoption fee for a veteran to adopt a dog of their choice. Tom and Gail Wise have sponsored the adoption fees for several dogs. George’s adoption fee is sponsored by the Giving Hearts and Helping Hands Ministry. Sponsors for the adoption fee for any of the shelter’s dogs are welcome! Contact the shelter for information!
Adopters must complete a brief application online or at the shelter before they are approved to adopt. Go to the shelter’s Adopt-a-Pet website to view all available animals and fill out the application to adopt: www.adoptapet.com/shelter/90606/available-pets/petsOr visit the shelter’s Petfinder website: www.petfinder.com/member/us/ky/maysville/mason-county-animal-shelter-ky421
MCAS needs more volunteers and foster homes! You can foster a dog for as long as you like, a few hours or a “Doggo Day Out,” a weekend, a few weeks, or longer. Volunteers can help in many ways, including walking dogs, grooming/bathing dogs, helping with playgroups,
transporting, or helping at meet-and-greet events out in the community. If you want to become an MCAS volunteer and/or fosterer or sponsor a dog’s adoption fees, please call the shelter at 606-564-6067 or email animalshelter@masoncountykentucky.us.
Visit and follow the shelter’s Facebook page for more information on all available dogs, the volunteer program, foster programs, and upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/masoncountyanimalshelter
Subscribe to the MCAS Volunteers YouTube channel for videos of all the available dogs: https://www.youtube.com/@MCASVolunteers.
Spay/Neuter Resources:
We encourage everyone to spay/neuter their pets to help control the unwanted pet population. Go to https://www.rock4rescue.com/spay-and-neuter-resources for a list of spay/neuter providers that service animals in our area and spay/neuter voucher programs. This list includes organizations that advertise low-cost spaying/neutering and other services.
Humane Society of Buffalo Trace Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) vouchers are available to Mason County residents and can be used at the veterinarian of your choice. Apply online at www.bit.ly/hsbt-snap. Donations to the Humane Society of Buffalo Trace can be given via tinyurl.com/HSBTgive.
Pet Rehoming Resources:
If you need to rehome a pet, you can use one of these sites to do so yourself:
• Adopt a Pet – https://rehome.adoptapet.com/
• Home to Home – https://home-home.org/rehome/
Donations for the dogs are appreciated!
Purchase supplies locally and bring them to the shelter, or purchase via our Amazon Wishlist link available via the “Donate to This Shelter” option on our Adopt-a-Pet site. Gently used collars, leashes, dog crates, dog beds, and blankets are also greatly appreciated! You can donate to help the shelter dogs and other at-risk Mason County community pets via Rock 4 Rescue. Go to rock4rescue.com for information.
