Maximus is a total gentleman! He is quiet in his kennel, keeps his kennel clean, and has had no potty accidents! Max is smart, already knows “sit” and is working on “lay down.” He loves treats and will do anything for a Milk-Bone! This boy is also very cuddly and loves attention from his person. He is what some people call a “Velcro dog” because he wants to always be beside his person. Max is a pro at leash walking and never pulls. He has been good with other dogs in the shelter and loves the children who visit the shelter too.
Maximus was abandoned at the shelter after hours. This boy deserves a loving, fur-ever home. If you are interested in adopting sweet Max, scan the QR code beside his picture and apply to adopt him now!
April was another busy month at the shelter. There were 16 total intakes: abandoned – 3, stray – 6, and owner surrenders – 4. Outcomes for the 14 dogs who left the shelter were as follows: adopted – 6 and transferred to rescue organizations – 8. The shelter had 21 dogs in custody as of 4/30/2025. The Animal Control Officer brought 9 dogs to the shelter.
Thanks to generous donations to the shelter and to Rock 4 Rescue, all dogs adopted from the shelter are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Every dog brought into the shelter is immediately started on the 5-in-1 vaccine series, receives a 3-day dewormer regimen, and is administered flea/tick prevention to safeguard their health while in the shelter. Deworming and flea/tick prevention continues monthly throughout their shelter stay. Colonial Heights Veterinary Clinic completes spay/neuter surgeries and Rabies vaccination for the shelter dogs. The shelter team appreciates the community’s generosity and support!
Upcoming Events:
· Saturday, 5/31/2025, 10 AM to 2 PM: Shelter Dog Meet & Greet at the Mason County Extension Office Farmer’s Market, 800 US 68 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 generously sponsored adoption fees for several dogs who have been adopted. 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.
