Meet Boris, the brave and bold boy who’s ready to take on the world — or at least your local park! Unlike many high energy dogs of his breed, Boris is still very active but also very much loves his couch time. This athletic and independent pooch is always up for an adventure and loves exploring new trails. He’s loyal and will be your faithful companion through thick and thin. Boris is a true free spirit, ready to face the world head-on and take on any challenge that may come his way. He’s the perfect match for an active family or individual who’s looking for an adventure buddy. Boris’ calm demeanor and remarkable intelligence definitely sets him apart from the crowd. He learns routines quickly, responds well to commands, and often seems to anticipate what’s expected of him before being asked. He carries himself with quiet confidence, but still adorably approachable. Boris is an eager learner and always up for a game so if you’re looking for a loyal and energetic companion, he’s your guy! Boris is believed to be house trained, can sit on command, and loves when the children visited over spring break! His quirky personality has quickly won over the shelters’ staff and volunteers’ hearts. His excellent leash manners make him a go-to for our younger volunteers, and nothing could make him happier than a kid playing with him. So come and meet Boris today and let the adventures begin!
Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Join us at Ford Acres Farms for the 4th annual Maysville Mutt Strutt! There will be vendors, food, and fun down on the farm. Go to www.rock4rescue.com/events for information and tickets.
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/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.
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