Dogs for Adoption in Madison County, KY: 17 Dogs Looking for a Home

Harley has been with us for a while due to an abandonment situation. He was left on the back porch of a house without any supervision or companionship. As a result, he took a while to settle down. He was terrified of going to the vet but was neutered and got all his shots. Now he is a happy go lucky fella who gets along with other dogs (although sometimes he can be a bit much in play). He's good with kids.
This pet is now available for adoption to a good and loving home. If you have a lot of love to share with a best friend please adopt one of our wonderful pets. All pets are fully vetted. Transport is available.
To adopt please complete this online Adoption Form
Feel free to email or call the shelter at 606 768-9368 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a pet in need.

Balloo came to us from an unfortunate bite incident. His owner was trying to break up a fight with his four dogs and Balloo bit the owner on his wrist. From that point they advised us to come get him or they would euthanize him. Since he had to be held on a bite hold, we took him in. We were stunned at his submissive behavior and his overall friendliness. We believe the owner just got in the way of a dog quarrel. He walks well on lead and gets along well with most dogs.
This pet is now available for adoption to a good and loving home. If you have a lot of love to share with a best friend please adopt one of our wonderful pets. All pets are fully vetted. Transport is available.
To adopt please complete this online Adoption Form
Feel free to email or call the shelter at 606 768-9368 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a pet in need.

Tommy is a foster favorite. He is special needs only because he is getting treatment for heartworms and tick diseases. This should all be resolved in 90 days. Whoever this fella will be getting a gem! Walks well on lead, doesn't pull, gets along with kids and dogs. Please consider foster to adopting this fella while he get healthy again!
This pet is now available for adoption to a good and loving home. If you have a lot of love to share with a best friend please adopt one of our wonderful pets. All pets are fully vetted. Transport is available.
To adopt please complete this online Adoption Form
Feel free to email or call the shelter at 606 768-9368 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a pet in need.

This very sweeet girl is perfect for a dog that needs a cuddlebug. She walks on lead and doesn't have any issues with other dogs. Great with kids, but not so much with chickens. Very calm for a young husky mix. Consider coming to the shelter to meet Myra.
This pet is now available for adoption to a good and loving home. If you have a lot of love to share with a best friend please adopt one of our wonderful pets. All pets are fully vetted. Transport is available.
To adopt please complete this online Adoption Form
Feel free to email or call the shelter at 606 768-9368 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a pet in need.

Dexter was found on a rural road in June. He was a little skittish but was caught by one of the neighbors in the area. Dexter walks on leash and is good with people. He is a beautiful dog who deserves a great home!
This pet is now available for adoption to a good and loving home. If you have a lot of love to share with a best friend please adopt one of our wonderful pets. All pets are fully vetted. Transport is available.
To adopt please complete this online Adoption Form
Feel free to email or call the shelter at 606 768-9368 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a pet in need.

One of the most difficult decisions in animal rescue is when to euthanize a dog. As most veterinarians will tell you, they will only euthanize an animal for severe aggression or terminal illness. Buster, a pup under a year, was brought to two vets to be euthanized because he ate part of a porch. Both vets refused to euthanize him and the second call us for help in placing this sweet, wiggly pit. Appears to be good with other dogs and with people.
This pet is now available for adoption to a good and loving home. If you have a lot of love to share with a best friend please adopt one of our wonderful pets. All pets are fully vetted. Transport is available.
To adopt please complete this online Adoption Form
Feel free to email or call the shelter at 606 768-9368 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a pet in need.

Star was found in Means, KY with injuries to both legs. She was fully evaluated by Morehead State Vet Tech program and was found to have a low white platelet count. She also had two tick diseases. She is under treatment for all these things. She is the sweetest, gentlest girl ever. If you want a senior companion, she is the one to choose!
This pet is now available for adoption to a good and loving home. If you have a lot of love to share with a best friend please adopt one of our wonderful pets. All pets are fully vetted. Transport is available.
To adopt please complete this online Adoption Form
Feel free to email or call the shelter at 606 768-9368 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a pet in need.

Ace has been a chained dog his entire life. No comfort, no love. As a result, sometimes he can jump up on you because he is so excited to have people with him. He's a good dog who deserves a loving home. Come and see Ace to find out what a good boy he can be!
This pet is now available for adoption to a good and loving home. If you have a lot of love to share with a best friend please adopt one of our wonderful pets. All pets are fully vetted. Transport is available.
To adopt please complete this online Adoption Form
Feel free to email or call the shelter at 606 768-9368 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a pet in need.

Percy has been at the shelter for several months - being an active dog this has been very hard on him. He is high energy and needs to run around. He gets along well with everyone (dogs, people) but might be too much for a small child. However, he is a happy go lucky fellow who will fit in well with a multiple dog household.
This pet is now available for adoption to a good and loving home. If you have a lot of love to share with a best friend please adopt one of our wonderful pets. All pets are fully vetted. Transport is available.
To adopt please complete this online Adoption Form
Feel free to email or call the shelter at 606 768-9368 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a pet in need.

Raven was a stray and a local foster kept her due to her pregnancy. She had five puppies who have since gone to rescue, while she remains. She is a gentle soul who is housebroken and quiet. She can be a bit of an escape artist but will return when she is done doing walkabout! She deserves a loving home!
This pet is now available for adoption to a good and loving home. If you have a lot of love to share with a best friend please adopt one of our wonderful pets. All pets are fully vetted. Transport is available.
To adopt please complete this online Adoption Form
Feel free to email or call the shelter at 606 768-9368 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a pet in need.

Ryan was found on a rural highway near a campground. He is a sweet, loving boy who gets along with the other dogs at the shelter and who is good with people. He deserves the best home!
This pet is now available for adoption to a good and loving home. If you have a lot of love to share with a best friend please adopt one of our wonderful pets. All pets are fully vetted. Transport is available.
To adopt please complete this online Adoption Form
Feel free to email or call the shelter at 606 768-9368 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a pet in need.

Rosie is a 51-pound bundle of love, energy, and pure sweetness! This beautiful pit bull mix has a playful spirit and an affectionate heart, always ready for an adventure, a game of fetch, or some quality time with her favorite people.

Despite her energetic personality, Rosie is incredibly loving and enjoys giving kisses, cuddling, and being close to the people she trusts. Her happy personality and big heart make her the kind of dog who can brighten anyone's day. Rosie is a wonderful combination of playful, loyal, affectionate, and sweet.

Estimated DOB: 1/20/2026

Adoption fee: $200 (6% KY sales tax included)

Meet Firefly a 1yr old female Pit Bull mix. Although Firefly is a solid 56.2lbs she doesn't always realize how big she is. Firefly is so smart and seems to have a decent amount of training as she already knows how to sit, lay down, and wait. She will do anything for treats so she would be very easy to continue training. Firefly is very photogenic and knows how to pose for the camera in all the right ways. Firefly's favorite place is by your side. She is just happy when she's included. This pretty girl would be the best travel companion. Firefly is great with cats, kids, and dogs. Come in today to let Firefly steal your heart or apply to adopt her on our website.

Meet Sierra an 9 month old female Terrier mix weighing only 35.2 lbs (and growing!) This cutie pie can be fairly timid when she meets new people, but also loves everyone she meets. Her favorite place is in your lap getting all the pets. Sierra will do anything for a good squeaky toy or treat. She would do great in a home that could help her build her confidence. Come in today to let Sierra steal you heart or apply to adopt her on our website.

If interested, you can fill out an adoption application at
https://scottky.rescuegroups.org/
or come visit us during our adoption hours Monday-Friday 10am-4pm!

Duke is a wonderful companion dog who has been bounced around various homes in his young life. Because of his past, he can be cautious when meeting new people; however, if you sit quietly, he'll soon be over to put his head in your lap with eyes hopeful and asking, "Will you be my friend?"
A stable household without chaos or drama is what Duke desires. In foster care, he lives happily with his work from home foster parents and their friendly big dog.
Duke is an excellent office dog and he understands that the doggy door to the backyard is used to go outside to potty. He crates well overnight. He is not a picky eater. He appreciates a good game of stuffed animal fetch or chasing his foster brother around the yard before returning to his office bed for a nap.
He enjoys a nice sniff walk and hasn't ever shown signs of reactivity to other dogs, cats, or people while out on his leash. He's not a puller and can rate his speed to yours.
When he is unsure of a new situation or new people, he likes to hang in the background before he's ready to meet and greet. He is not aggressive, just a bit shy. Having a confident foster sibling has worked wonders for Duke in such situations. He gains confidence readily from observing how an extrovert just saunters up to anyone.
Duke likes children just fine if they are mature, easy-going, and don't rush him. At this stage of his confidence-building, a home with children older than ten years of age is recommended.
Duke is crate-trained, housebroken, and has basic obedience skills. His bark-o-meter is low, reserved for warning his family that strangers are on the property. Once told to desist, he does.
If you allow it, he'd love to be your lap dog or snuggle buddy on the couch during television time.
If you're home more than gone, and you have a nice, playful dog in need of a sibling, Duke may be the one for you!

Grrrr….. wait…. no……. ummm…. How did my foster mom say I’m suppose to say hello? Grr..hello, no….. Hi! My name is KoKo and I’m so excited to meet you. I am a 12.5 pound miniature poodle. My foster momma says I’m one of the smartest dogs she’s ever met, but I need to work on my manners. I don’t have a clue what she’s talking about. Isn’t growling a proper way to let someone know you like them and want to meet them? Back at the end of July my whole world got turned upside down. My beloved mom and dad of 2 years could no longer care for me. Let me tell you something, they loved me so much and according to my foster mom spoiled me a little too much because she says I have some naughty behaviors. Back to that terrible day. I was so scared and confused I lashed out to the shelter staff by growling and trying to bite them. I truly meant no harm. I was just scared and had learned if I growl and snap things I don’t like happening stop. Thankfully the shelter director knew of foster mom and knew she would take a chance on me and take me home to foster. The day she picked me up was one of the best days of my life. While I’m still living with other dogs and cats her home is quiet and the best part is she lets me sleep in the bed with her, one of my most favorite activities. I was on my best behavior for about a week, before I let the first growl slip. I truly meant no harm. I was just tired and didn’t want to be moved over on the bed. My new momma told me that was unacceptable behavior and we had to practice being moved without biting. My foster momma took me to meet with a dog trainer and we have lots of things we are working on. According to the trainer I’m a pushy dog who lacks confidence and have learner growling gets me my way. I disagree, but whatever. We still apparently have to work on my growling. If you’ve got an empty lap, patience, and a willingness to continue on with my training fill out an application to me you.

Juicy wants you to know that age is just a number. At 14 years of age she has unfortunately found herself in need of finding a forever home. While her eyes and ears are starting to fail her, she’s still able to get around quite well. Thus far she seems to enjoy car rides, slow walks where she can sniff around, nice fluffy beds, and a quiet place on your furniture to relax. Juicy doesn’t seem to mind other dogs or cats. With her vision and hearing failing she does startle easily and will snap at you with sudden movements so a home with older children would be best. We provide you giving a senior dog a home is very rewarding.