Tony Danza is looking for a new home! Tony is an adorable and friendly guy. He is still very much a playful puppy. His estimated age is around 8 months, and he already weighs 66 pounds, so we expect him to grow into a big boy! This handsome boy is also smart and highly trainable! He seems to be housetrained, as he does not have potty accidents in his kennel. Tony also gets along well with other dogs and loves the older children who visit the shelter. Ask Tony, “Who’s the boss?” and he would happily tell you anyone with treats is!
Tony came to the shelter as a stray. He was not reclaimed by his owner. This sweet pup is ready for his fur-ever home. If you can provide that for him, scan the QR code beside his picture to learn more and apply to adopt him now!
Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal disease that effects dogs. According to Humane World for Animals, Heartworm disease is most prevalent in the southern United States but can happen to dogs anywhere. It is transmitted by mosquito bite, which deposits worm eggs into the blood stream. From there, they live and reproduce in the dog’s heart, slowly strangling their blood supply. Symptoms of heartworm infection include cough, lethargy, shortness of breath, weight loss, and swelling.
Heartworm treatment is expensive and treatment may come with the risk of blood clots and potentially fatal allergic reaction. It is crucial to prevent heartworms in your dog through medication prescribed by your veterinarian. After heartworm testing, every Mason County Animal Shelter dog receives NexGard Plus monthly to prevent heartworm and other parasitic infections. There are several different heartworm prevention options, including long-lasting injections and generic medications that are more affordable than brand name medications. Talk to your veterinarian about heartworm prevention and visit https://www.humaneworld.org/en/resources/preventing-and-treating-heartworms to learn more.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Shelter Dog Meet and Greet inside Maysville Rural King located at 1581 US Highway 68, Maysville, KY 41056.
Adoption Information
All dogs adopted from Mason County Animal Shelter are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and treated with flea and 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! 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 at www.adoptapet.com/shelter/90606/available-pets/pets or visit the shelter’s Petfinder website at 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 or 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, as well as 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.
