Gandalf is a big, fluffy, handsome boy who is pure love! He is friendly with people and wants to be near his person. This guy likes to supervise in the shelter office, getting pets while he oversees the work. He is easy to walk on a leash. We believe he is housetrained because he keeps his kennel clean. This boy is intelligent and knows “sit” and other commands. He has not joined playgroups yet but has had positive interactions with other dogs during leashed encounters.
Gandalf came to the shelter as a stray and was not reclaimed by his owner. He was known to roam in the Lewisburg area. This gorgeous boy needs a safe home that will provide him with the love and attention he deserves. If you can provide that, scan the QR code beside his picture to apply to adopt him now!
The shelter has received reports of Parvovirus in the community. Treatment for Parvo can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars for dogs, depending on the severity of the illness. Sadly, many dogs die due to Parvo infection. Dog owners can avoid Parvo infection and the associated veterinary costs with the proper precautions and vaccinations.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recommends a complete Parvo vaccination series before allowing puppies and adult dogs to play in public spaces. Avoidance of public areas, especially dog parks, is crucial for under-vaccinated dogs because Parvo is highly transmittable from dog to dog via fecal matter. Even areas where dog waste is picked up promptly can still hold the virus if not properly decontaminated. Once an area is contaminated with Parvo, it can take months to years for the virus to die without proper decontamination.
According to AVMA, puppies should receive the first vaccine at 6-8 weeks of age, followed by boosters every 2-4 weeks until the puppy is 16 weeks of age, then annually, and
adult dogs (6 months of age and older) require at least two vaccines at 2-to-4-week intervals, followed by an annual vaccination. Vaccination schedules may vary based on the type of vaccines your veterinarian uses, so be sure to discuss this with your veterinarian.
Upcoming Events:
· Saturday, March 8, 2025 – 12 PM to 3 PM – Shelter Dog Meet & Greet at Hemingway’s Bourbon and Coffee, 10 E. 2nd Street, Maysville, KY 41056.
· Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 11 AM to 3 PM – The 3rd Annual Maysville Mutt Strutt at Ford Acres Farm, 6009 Ford Acres Farm Road, Maysville, KY 41056. Go to www.rock4rescue.com for event information and to buy tickets.
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 generously sponsored 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!
Prospective adopters need to fill out a short application online or at the shelter for adoption approval. 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 are welcome!
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. We also appreciate gently used collars, leashes, crates, beds, and blankets! 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.
