Kentucky Humane Society - KENNEL CHRONICLES

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Dear Friend,

Welcome to KENNEL CHRONICLES, the Kentucky Humane Society's monthly e-newsletter filled with stories, updates, tips and more!

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Nobody wants their "best friend" to spend the holidays behind bars. That's why, in November, KHS is completely waiving the adoption fee on adult pets, one year and older, to help them find a HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Click here to find out more about this adoption special.

Derby, an adorable 1-year-old Beagle/Jack Russell Terrier mix, is ready to go home with YOU! Won't you be her new best friend? This little girl is extremely friendly, playful and energetic...and will just adore you! She's looking for a loving home where she'll get plenty of exercise and attention. Derby gets along with other dogs and already knows some basic commands, but she would do best with children 6 years and older. Spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations, this lovable dog just wants to find her forever home! Derby would make a wonderful pet and lifelong friend, so call KHS at (502) 366-3355 for more information today!

Bozo, a gorgeous 1.5-year-old shorthaired calico, wants to join a great family! Aren't her markings beautiful? She’s an extremely affectionate and playful kitty who loves to purr. Bozo would be happiest indoors and wants to find a home where she’ll get lots of love and attention. Spayed and microchipped, with up-to-date vaccinations, this friendly kitty is ready to be your new best friend! Bozo can't wait to meet you, so come visit her today at the Clarksville KHS-Feeders Supply adoption site!

Click Here for More Adoptable Furry Friends at KHS!

COMING SOON!
New Feeders Supply Location in St. Matthews
The new Feeders Supply store, opening at 4600 Shelbyville Rd. in the Shelbyville Road Plaza, will not only offer great products for your pets, but also have a KHS adoption site so more homeless pets can find permanent, loving homes!

Come out and visit our adoptable pets when the store opens in late November!

PICTURE YOUR PETS WITH SANTA
First 3 Weekends in December- Mark Your Cale

ndars!

Get professional portraits of your pet with Santa while you wait during the Kentucky Humane Society's 18th annual PICTURE YOUR PETS WITH SANTA! The fundraiser takes place at all 11 area Feeders Supply store locations, including the NEW Shelbyville Road Plaza location that opens in late November!

PICTURE YOUR PETS WITH SANTA
December 3 & 4, 10 & 11 and 17 & 18
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sundays, 12 noon - 4 p.m.
11 area Feeders Supply stores

Proceeds benefit KHS, the Floyd County Animal Rescue League and the Animal Protection Association of Clark County.

Click here to find out more about PICTURE YOUR PETS WITH SANTA!

Sponsored by:

KHS needs over 500 volunteers for this event, so become a volunteer TODAY! Click here or call (502) 515-3145 to learn more.

Touching Lives

Happy Beginnings: Maggie Mae
Featured in last month's KENNEL CHRONICLES, Maggie Mae came to KHS as a severely malnourished Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix,

who could barely move since she was so underweight. Now, she is in foster care with a wonderful family and expected to make a full recovery. Here's a note from the foster family, who hopes to adopt Maggie Mae...

Dear Kentucky Humane Society,

Maggie Mae is doing great! We have been looking for a dog like her for about a year now. She's so affectionate...and she gets along with our six cats, two horses and one dog.

I don't think she had been in a house before, and she now knows how to go up and down stairs and just learned how to climb on the sofa. Her first night here, I put her in a crate, and she cried for 3 hours straight. I took her out and made her a bed in my room and that is where is she has slept ever since.

Maggie Mae is such a smart and well-behaved dog. We just love her, and she is very happy with us. We want to adopt Maggie Mae and give her a forever home!

Sincerely,
Virgina H.

Interested in Becoming a Foster Parent? Contact Volunteer Manager Christina Weyrick-Cooper at (502) 515-3145 for more information.

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To the Rescue! Stories & Updates

Tyson, a 5-year-old boxer mix, sustained serious injuries when attacked by another dog in mid-October. With open, oozing wounds on his head and legs, Tyson was brought to KHS, where he received immediate medical attention from the KHS rescue and veterinary services teams. Recovering quickly, Tyson was adopted to a great family in late October. KHS wishes them all the best!

A 3-year-old Cocker Spaniel was abandoned at KHS in late October, with her fur matted to the point of immobility.

Frightened and confused, the poor dog could hardly even move. "Mattie," lovingly nicknamed by KHS staff, had her matted fur removed with the assistance of Rescue Director Mike McNutt. A much happier and healthier Mattie found her forever home in early November!

Appollo, a sweet 12-year-old Beagle mix, survived Hurricane Katrina, but unfortunately, his homeless owners could no longer care for him. Coming to KHS, the lonely dog was overlooked by many adopters due to his age. As the other animal hurricane survivors were quickly adopted, Appollo waited to find his forever home. Luckily, after a "Pet of the Week" appearance on WAVE3-TV, Appollo captured the hearts of the King family from Indianapolis, Ind. Adopting the lovable dog in mid-October, the family shared, "We'll give him a such great home!" Congratulations to Appollo and the Kings!

Look for more rescue stories and updates in the next KENNEL CHRONICLES and our quarterly newsletter, the Paw Street Journal!

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KHS Says, 'Enough is Enough.'

In an effort to combat the Louisville area's staggering pet overpopulation crisis, KHS, the state's largest animal welfare agency, is launching what's anticipated to be the most aggressive spay-neuter initiative of its kind in the state.

In order to fund this program, KHS instituted a mandatory admission fee effective November 9. The $25-per-animal fee will fund a public, low-cost spay-neuter campaign, with the goal of altering 1,000 pets in 2006 and 6,000 pets annually by the year 2008.

Click here to read more.

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Holiday Pet Tips
Parties, presents and family dinners...the holiday seasaon is a hectic time for everyone. So, how can you make sure that your four-legged friend stays happy and healthy during all of the festivities? Click here to find out what you can do to make sure your pet has a merry time.

For more pet care tips, click here.

Holiday Gift Ideas for Pet Lovers!

Looking for that perfect holiday gift for your animal-loving friends and family members? Click here for some great ideas that are not only great for pet lovers, but will help support KHS.

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Focus on Volunteers:
New Volunteer Opportunities at KHS!

Interested in making a difference in an animal's life? Want to help combat the pet overpopulation epidemic? Then, become a KHS volunteer TODAY! You too can help homeless pets!

Check out our new volunteer opportunities:

To get involved or learn more about KHS volunteer opportunities, contact Volunteer Manager Christina Weyrick-Cooper 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 KENNEL CHRONICLES, you and your pet will win a special prize!

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Support KHS

Every year, thousands of unwanted and neglected animals are surrendered to KHS. Without the support of generous donors like YOU, KHS would not be able to care for all these animals. Donate today and help 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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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.

For more KHS updates, click here.

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