2935 Russellville Road
Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240
Phone (270) 887-4175 
   
Frieda Gilford
Animal Shelter Director
Email:  ccas@mchsi.com

According to KRS 258.195, each county must have a dog warden and dog pound.  The Court of Appeals has interpreted this to be a ministerial duty rather than a discretionary duty.  When the fiscal court appoints a dog warden and establishes a dog pound, it has discharged all duties imposed on it in relation to the so-called “dog law”.
In counties of small populations, fiscal courts may establish a joint dog pound.  Or one or more counties acting jointly may take advantage of the facilities of suitable pounds already in operation by other counties.

In July of 2001, the county opened a new animal shelter near the site of the old shelter on Russellville Road.    This shelter was partially funded from grant monies obtained from the state Agricultural Department and the Pennyrile Area Development District.  Three other counties, Todd, Trigg and Caldwell, gave their support in obtaining these grant monies, and have contracts with Christian County to house their animals.  The new shelter has approximately 6100 square feet of space with 40 inside/outside runs, all under roof.   There are two nurseries for separating puppies and kittens from the general population.  At the current time, three full-time and two part-time employees manage the shelter.

Business hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; and closed to the public on Sunday and Monday.  Drop offs may be made during business hours for the purpose of gathering information about the pets.

For more information about adoptions, log on to: www.petfinder.org/shelters/KY63.html