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Until all paws have a home

Saving Animals, Helping people

We rescue abandoned and at-risk animals, care for them with compassion, and help them find the families they were always meant to have.

Saving Animals, Helping people

Until all paws have a home

We rescue abandoned and at-risk animals, care for them with compassion, and help them find the families they were always meant to have.

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Adopt A Pet

Ready for a future best friend?

These cuties are perfect and waiting just for you.

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Send Some Love, Donate Smiles!

Treats, toys — your donation keeps the tails wagging.

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Volunteer today

Join the Village and be A hero!

Volunteers are always needed. Walk, cuddle, clean & help

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Services at Owensboro, KY

Affordable care that keeps pets healthy and reduces strays.

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How you Can Make A Difference!

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Adopt A Pet

Ready for a future best friend?

These cuties are perfect and waiting just for you.

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Donate joy

Send Some Love, Donate Smiles!

Treats, toys — your donation keeps the tails wagging.

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Volunteer today

Join the Village and be A hero!

Volunteers are always needed. Walk, cuddle, clean & help

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spay And Nueter

Ready for a future best friend?

These cuties are perfect and waiting just for you.

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Proof that love works.
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Together We're Making a Difference

Every number tells a tail of love and second chances. With thousands rescued, nearly every life saved, and hundreds of paws in our care, we’re making big strides.

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Together We're Making a Difference

Every number tells a tail of love and second chances. With thousands rescued, nearly every life saved, and hundreds of paws in our care, we’re making big strides.

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Tail-waggers in Care

Faces you’ll find At It Takes A Village

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you are the reason they get a second chance ...

Join the mission to make no-kill a reality — for every pet, everywhere.

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Surrender Animal

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why Surrender ?

We understand that life doesn’t always go as planned. If you’re facing the decision to surrender your pet — whether due to financial hardship, or major life changes — you’re not alone. We’re here to listen, support, and explore every possible option with you.

Fill out the surrender form to get started.

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Adoption Journey

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your application

Tell us more about your lifestyle and what you’re looking for in a companion.

BROWSE
Our Adoptables

Explore profiles of pets who are ready to find their forever family.

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your application

Tell us more about your lifestyle and what you’re looking for in a companion.

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them home

Once approved, it’s time for your new best friend to come home.

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Schedule
a meet & greet

Come spend time with the pets who steal your heart.

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welcome
them home

Once approved, it’s time for your new best friend to come home.

Browse
our Adoptables

Explore profiles of pets who are ready to find their forever family.

A small brown and white puppy chews on a bone held by a person, while an adult dog stands nearby on green grass, watching the puppy.

Schedule
a meet & greet

Come spend time with the pets who steal your heart.

 

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Rescue Work Rooted in Your Neighborhood

From Evansville to Spencer County — and now Owensboro — we’re giving animals a second chance close to home. Whether you visit, adopt, volunteer, foster, or utilize our spay and neuter services, your impact starts here.

evansville, IN

1417 Stockwell Rd, IN 47715

(812) 909-1306

Owensboro, KY

2620 KY 81 Owensboro, KY 42301

(270)-685-8275
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Spencer County, IN

824 E County Rd, IN 47611

(812) 362-4027
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Happy TAILS Start Here

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From Evansville to Spencer County, we’re giving animals a second chance close to home. Whether you visit, adopt, volunteer, or foster — your impact starts here.

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Walle and I are off to college!

– Christina

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Daisy is the best dog!

– Jeremy Paddock

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Simba is quite the comfort pet.

– Erica Greenwell

Foster
A pet

foster. Change a LIFE.

Choose the kind of animal you’d like to foster, and we’ll guide you from there:



Provide a safe and loving temporary home to a dog or cat in need. Fostering helps animals transition into forever homes while making space for us to rescue more lives.

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Donate
Joy

Give HOPE, Save LIVES.

Your donation helps provide food, care, and a second chance for animals in need.

Every gift, big or small, makes a real difference at It Takes A Village. Your support keeps tails wagging and hearts healing – from rescuing stray animals to providing lifesaving treatments and daily care. With hundreds of dogs and cats depending on us, your generosity ensures they receive the love, shelter, and medical attention they deserve. Together, we can create more happy endings.

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Become a Volunteer, Make a Difference.

Your time, energy, and compassion can change lives – one paw at a time.

At It Takes A Village, volunteers are the heart of everything we do. From walking dogs and cuddling cats to helping at events or supporting day-to-day shelter needs, your effort directly impacts the animals in our care. Whether you have a few hours a week or want to get involved regularly, there’s a place for you here. No experience is required – just kindness and commitment.

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Spay And
Neuter

Spay And Neuter Services

Affordable care that protects pets and prevents overpopulation.

Spaying and neutering isn’t just about preventing litters — it’s about ensuring healthier, safer lives for animals in our community. It Takes A Village offers low-cost, professional spay and neuter services for both dogs and cats, available exclusively at our Owensboro, KY location. By booking with us, you help reduce overcrowding in shelters and give every pet a better future.

Appointments fill quickly, so schedule yours today.

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