| Dear Friend,
Welcome to PAW PRINTS, the Kentucky Humane Society's monthly e-newsletter filled with stories, updates, tips and more!
In this Issue:
"Dog Day in the Park" Benefits KHS
Pets Looking for Homes
Touching Lives: Casper & Willard
Tuxes & Tails Gala
To
the Rescue! Stories & Updates
Summer
Pet Care & Vet Tips
Focus on Volunteers: The Canine Coach Program
Pets Looking for Homes
 Dottie, a sweet 2-year-old Rottweiler mix, wants to join a great family today! Won’t you be her new best friend? Dottie is very friendly and playful and can't wait to find an active household where she'll get plenty of exercise and attention. She gets along with other dogs, but would be best with children six years and older. Spayed and microchipped, with up-to-date vaccinations, all this lovable dog needs is a a great place to call home! Dottie would make a wonderful pet and lifelong friend, so come visit her today at the Kentucky Humane Society's Fern Creek Feeders Supply adoption site! Or, call (502) 366-3355 for more information.
 Fiona, a loving 6-year-old shorthaired Manx, is ready to go home with YOU! She’s extremely affectionate and friendly and would love to be your lap cat. Fiona would be happiest indoors where she'll get plenty of love and attention. She plays well with children and appears to like other cats, so Fiona would be a wonderful addition to an already pet-friendly home or as an only pet. Spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations, this sweet kitty wants to find a good home today! Fiona can't wait to meet you, so come visit her at the KHS main campus or call (502) 366-3355 for more information.
Click Here for More Adoptable Furry Friends at KHS!
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Touching Lives
Happy Beginnings: Casper
Dear Kentucky Humane Society, 
We adopted Casper (a.k.a. White Fang) in May. My daughter picked him out, and they have been inseparable ever since. I wanted to send a picture and a thank you to everyone who helped us with our adoption. Casper is like one of the kids. We adore him!
Sincerely,
Amy W.
From Problem Pet to Lifelong Friend: Willard
 Willard, a playful 1-year-old Basset Hound, joined the Clemens family as a puppy in the summer of 2004. Yet,
like most pups, the young hound was a handful with his incessant barking and destructive chewing. The Clemens were ready to give up on Willard until they signed him up for the KHS "Manners for Life" behavior class. Now, the Clemens just adore Willard, who's enjoying life as a happy pet and lifelong friend, all due to behavior training!
Click here to read the full story.
To register for a group class, schedule a private session or get information and helpful tips, contact Behavior Training Director Lindsy Balmer at (502) 515-3130. For a current group class schedule, click here.
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Upcoming Special Events
"Dog Day in the Park" Benefits KHS!
Bring your dogs to watch the Louisville Bats game and support KHS on Wednesday, August 10!
"Dog Day in the Park" is presented by:
  
- Special section for four-legged friends and their owners
- FREE goodies and dog snacks
- $2 admission for each dog will be donated to KHS!
SPACE IS LIMITED! Click here to order your tickets today!
For more information, click here.
 
KHS hosts its annual Tuxes & Tails benefit Gala & Auction on Saturday, September 24. Delicious buffet dinner, open bar, live music, dancing, silent and live auctions, a pet parade of adoptable animals and more! For more information, click here.
Purchase your tickets today! Click here to make your reservations online!
If interested in reserving a table or learning more about Tuxes & Tails sponsorship opportunities, contact Special Events Manager Cecily Bell at (502) 515-3143.
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To the Rescue! Stories & Updates
Snuggle Bear, who was abandoned at KHS with severe trauma to his abdomen and hind legs, recovered fully from his injuries and was adopted by a loving couple from Louisville in late June. To read more about his rescue story in the summer edition of the Paw Street Journal, click here.
 Prince, an adorable 3-week-old German Shepherd mix, was abandoned at KHS in late July. The young pup immediately was placed in foster care and soon will be treated for worms. Prince will be fostered until his health improves and he reaches the minimum weight and age for neutering.
Two kits (baby raccoons) were discovered at a rural  Jefferson County gas station and brought to KHS. KHS provided shelter, food and care for the young raccoons until released back into the wild.
Look for more rescue stories and updates in the next “Paw Prints” and our quarterly newsletter, the Paw Street Journal!
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Summer Pet Care & Vet Tips
 Help your furry friend stay happy and healthy during the hot summer days!
Learn what’s best for your companion animal’s overall health and safety from our basic tips, such as keeping your furry friends inside to never leaving your pet unattended in a vehicle. Click here for our summer pet care tips!
For more pet care tips, click here.
Click here to download behavior tips.
Vet Tips: Get Rid of Those Pesky Fleas!
It’s summertime, and you know what that means – fleas. So, how can get rid of those pesky fleas? Not only do you need to treat your pet, but also the pet’s environment - your home - at the same time.
Click here to learn what you can do for your pet and home.
For more information on flea control or to make an appointment with Eastpoint's Dr. Judy Byarlay, call the KHS Eastpoint Vet Clinic at (502) 253-1151, or click here to send an e-mail.
Our Eastpoint Pet Resort & Vet Clinic and Minirosa Kennels were established to help support KHS mission-based programs, including adoptions and animal rescue. So, not only does your patronage of these facilities benefit you and your pet, but it also helps thousands of displaced and neglected pets from our area.
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Focus on Volunteers: The Canine Coach Program
 There are a lot of different pieces that make KHS work, from donors to adopters. Our wonderful volunteers are a huge part to the success of KHS, helping supplement nearly all that we do.
Tune in each month to learn more about a featured volunteer program and the individual volunteers who are making a difference in animals' lives!
Canine Coach
Would you rather not spend several hours a week at the gym? Do you have a huge love for dogs? The Canine Coach program could be for you!
With dedicated volunteers, KHS can ensure adult dogs are taken out several times a day. As the only source of interaction, socialization and outdoor exercise for the adult dogs waiting to be adopted, Canine Coaches undoubtedly help increase their chances of finding a permanent home.
Denise McFarland, a wonderful volunteer since 2002, has set the  standard for the Canine Coach program. Volunteering three to five times a week, Denise takes adult dogs for walks outside, teaches them basic manners and helps them become the type of pet most adopters prefer. In 2004 alone, she walked over 450 dogs!
KHS truly appreciates all of the Canine Coaches' hard work, dedication and kindness! If available, even just one day a week, please consider becoming a Canine Coach, so you too can make a hands-on difference in a dog's life!
Click here for more information on becoming a volunteer. To get involved, contact Volunteer Director April Boots at (502) 515-3145.
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Submit Your Pet's Story & Win a Prize! 
Do you and your pet have an interesting story to share? We want to know your pet(s) has affected your life! Submit your pet’s story and photo today to info@kyhumane.org. If your story is published in “Paw Prints," you and your pet will win a prize!
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Support KHS
 Each year, KHS admits thousands of unwanted and neglected animals. Without the support of our generous donors, KHS would not be able to care for all these animals. Your donation helps us provide medical care, food, shelter and more to all the animals entrusted in our care.
Click here to help our furry friends or mail your donation to: Kentucky Humane Society, c/o Development, 241 Steedly Drive, Louisville, KY 40214.
For more information, contact Development Services Manager Claire Creedmore at (502) 515-3144.
All gifts are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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