Pierre has quickly stolen the hearts of the shelter team, and he will steal yours too! He has adorable ears and resembles a “baby bunny” according to shelter auntie Mandi Halstead. This boy is wonderful with children and was very gentle with a toddler who visited the shelter. He is easy to walk on a leash, knows “sit,” and possibly other commands. Pierre is housetrained, crate trained, and enjoys his elevated bed at the shelter. He is treat-motivated and especially loves cheese.
Pierre came to the shelter as a stray and was not reclaimed by his owner. He had some skin issues and tested positive for Lymes disease on intake. The veterinarian prescribed him an antibiotic regimen that will take care of both. He has not joined playgroups yet but has had playful interactions with other dogs while on leash. He is looking for a loving fur-ever home that will provide him with patience and grace as he comes out of his shell. If you can provide that, scan the QR code beside his picture and apply to adopt him now!
Adopting a dog is a joyous occasion for a family. It is important to note that the dog may be overwhelmed in their new home and will take time to adjust. The rule of 3s, 3-days, 3-weeks, and 3-months, is a guideline often quoted by animal rescue professionals. According to ASPCA, it takes a newly adopted dog around 3 days to de-stress and settle in. Interactions with other pets or people should not be forced. It is often recommended to keep the new dog separated in a crate or spare room for a few days to help them adjust and decompress from shelter life before meeting other pets. This practice is known as a “slow intro.” At around 3 weeks, your new dog should be starting to settle in and may be ready for formal obedience training. Adopted dogs are often not fully comfortable in their new home for around 3 months, some
longer. It is important to be patient with your new furry family member. They will give you a lifetime of loyalty and love in return.
Upcoming Events:
· Saturday, 8/16/2025 – 10 AM to 12 PM – Shelter Dog Meet and Greet at Peoples Bank on US 68 in Maysville.
· Saturday, 9/6/2025 – 12 PM to 4 PM – Shelter Dog Meet and Greet at Third Street Financing, 543 Moody Drive, Maysville, KY.
· Sunday, 9/7/2025 – 11 AM to 3 PM – Shelter Dog Meet and Greet at St. Patrick’s Fall Festival, 318 Limestone Street, Maysville, KY.
· Saturday, 9/13/2025 – Rock 4 Rescue Benefit Concert Featuring Back 2 Mac: Fleetwood Mac Tribute and Rebel Sound Club at Washington Opera House. Doors open at 5 PM. Visit www.rock4rescue.com for information and 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 Pops and 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.
