Kentucky Humane Society - KENNEL CHRONICLES

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Louisville Bats vs. Charlotte Knights
Wednesday, August 16
Louisville Slugger Field
Game Begins @7:15 p.m.

Bring your four-legged friend to Louisville Slugger Field on August 16 to watch the Louisville Bats play from a VIP (Very Important Puppies) section!

The Louisville Bats, Your Community Bank and St. Matthews Animal Clinic will host DOG DAY IN THE PARK, where the $2 donation per dog will benefit orphaned animals at KHS. Plus, your furry friend will receive a special “doggie” bag!

Space is limited to the first 500 dogs, so order your tickets TODAY!

Contact Karrie Harper of the Louisville Bats at (502) 212-BATS ext. 621 to order your tickets by phone. Click here for more information or to download a ticket order form.

DOG DAY IN THE PARK is presented by:

You are cordially invited to attend the...

Signature Benefit Auction & Gala
Saturday, August 26 @6 p.m.
Churchill Downs, sixth floor Millionaires Row

Jazz it up with the Kentucky Humane Society for its annual TUXES & TAILS benefit auction and gala on Saturday, August 26. The theme of this year’s event, held at Churchill Downs on the sixth floor Millionaires Row, is “The Roaring Twenties.”

The ritzy affair gets underway at 6 p.m. with a silent auction, open bar and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a delicious buffet dinner, live auction, live music and dancing, adoptable pets and more.

Individual TUXES & TAILS tickets and corporate tables are still available. Click here for more information, including a sneak preview of auction items.

This is a black-tie optional event. All proceeds benefit KHS.

Click Here to Purchase Your Tickets Online TODAY!

Benefit Night
Thursday, August 10 @5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
145 Chenoweth Lane, Louisville, Ky. 40207

Join KHS and Palazzina this Thursday for an evening of socializing and shopping to help homeless dogs and cats!

20% of the evening's purchase proceeds will benefit KHS. Guests in attendance also have the opportunity to win a $200 Palazzina gift certificate.

For more information, call Palazzina at (502) 897-7870.

Pets Looking for Homes
Help KHS find homes for thousands of unwanted dogs and cats! Here are just a couple of pets looking for homes...

"Pippin," a six-year-old German shepherd mix, is a LAIDBACK LASSIE! Calm and casual, this gorgeous girl aspires to live the simple life.

Pippin enjoys belly rubs, long naps and peaceful evenings. She's already housetrained and good with children of all ages. Spayed and microchipped, with up-to-date vaccinations, Pippin wants you to sit back, relax and enjoy her presence!

Come meet Pippin by visiting the Clarksville KHS-Feeders Supply adoption site! Or, call (502) 366-3355 for more information.

"Buster," a four-month-old shorthaired tuxedo kitten, can't wait to be your playmate! Full of energy, this sweet boy loves to play with his toys and be around people. He's great with children and appears to like other cats. Neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations, Buster may just be the perfect match for you and your family!

Come visit this lovable kitty today at the Kentucky Humane Society's main campus! Or, call (502) 366-3355 for more information.

Click Here to View All KHS Pets in Need of Homes!

For a schedule of pet media appearances, click here.

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Sneak Peek at "Lassie" While Supporting KHS This Evening!

Roadside Attractions & Samuel Goldwyn Films invite you & a guest to attend a FREE advance screening of:

LASSIE (rated PG)
Wednesday, August 9 @7 p.m.
Showcase Cinemas Stonybrook
2745 S. Hurstbourne Parkway
Louisville, Ky. 40220

Come watch this new classic tonight and support needy animals by bringing in items from the KHS "Sit Up and Beg" wish list. The collie "Lassie" will even make a red-carpet appearance at 7 p.m., with the movie screening to follow at 7:30 p.m.

Click here to find out what items are needed by KHS.

Click here to download your ticket, which admits two for free tonight! (Adobe Acrobat Reader needed. Click here to download a free version.)

Make a Difference in a Homeless Pet's Life Today!

Scared, alone, abandoned...Each month, hundreds of unwanted and neglected animals come through our doors feeling this way. And, each pet only wants to find a permanent home; a family who will shower them with all the love and attention that they deserve.

Make a donation TODAY to support our furry friends during the hot summer days!

Won't you make a difference in the animals' lives? KHS relies on the generosity of supporters like YOU to continue providing medical care, food, shelter and more for thousands of neglected and abandoned animals each year.

Help improve the welfare of companion animals simply by:

Making a donation TODAY! Your support makes all the difference. The more you give, the more animals we can save. It's that simple. Click here to donate online or call (502) 515-3144 to donate by phone.
Honoring a loved one (even your pet!) with a gift to KHS in their name. Not only will you help support KHS, but you'll also share your love for animals with someone important in your life. Click here or call (502) 515-3144 to make an honor-memorial gift.
Joining the KHS family as a life-saving volunteer! With plenty of volunteer opportunities, you can help KHS care for more homeless pets and enjoy making such a HUGE difference in an animal's life! Click here or call (502) 515-3145 to learn more today.

Upcoming birthday or anniversary for an animal-loving friend or family member? Click here for gift ideas that also help support KHS.

To the Rescue! Stories & Updates
Every month, KHS helps hundreds of animals in need. Here are just a couple of our rescue stories...

-Updates on Stories from the Summer PAW STREET JOURNAL-
"Dizzy," a five-year-old Yorkshire terrier, was stranded in the middle of a busy intersection near Louisville, Ky. Extremely dirty, timid and visible shaken, the stray dog was

rescued by a kind Louisville couple and brought to the KHS main campus for medical attention.

Missing a substantial amount of fur, Dizzy had major scabbing on her neck, possibly caused by a skin infection. But, upon further examination by a KHS veterinarian, it quickly was determined that the dog's condition was much worse than anticipated.

Not only did she have a neck injury from an imbedded collar, Dizzy also suffered from a severe case of demodectic mange, a common but sometimes serious skin disease caused by mites that live in hair follicles. Furthermore, the

poor dog appeared to have an old fracture in one rear leg, which causes her to run in circles at times.

Needing a regimented treatment plan, Dizzy immediately was placed in foster care with Brenda S., a dedicated KHS foster parent. The small dog received daily medicated baths to help remove layers of dead skin, as well as medication for her open sores and ulcers in order to avoid the spread of infection.

After months of foster care, Dizzy's condition has drastically improved. Not only has she begun to experience some fur regrowth, but the formerly timid dog also is much more outgoing and happy. However, Dizzy still remains in foster care where she continues to receive medicated baths at least twice a week. KHS wishes Dizzy a speedy recovery!

More updates on Dizzy to come in upcoming KENNEL CHRONICLES issues!

"Slider," a three-month-old Siamese mix, was discovered hovering near a restaurant in

Fairdale, Ky., with a badly injured right front leg.

Promptly transported to the KHS main campus for help, the stray kitten was examined and X-rayed by the veterinary team. It was determined that the feline had sustained a

severe fracture, where the bone was completely separated, near the top of his leg.

Unsure if Slider's leg could be saved, the veterinary team first wanted to place him in foster care to see if the fracture would heal on its own, as Slider was still a young and growing kitten. Furthermore, it appeared that the timorous feline would benefit from additional socialization and one-on-one attention.

After weeks of foster care with KHS foster parent Sherry L., Slider was brought back to the

main campus for a follow-up exam and X-ray. Thankfully, the bone mended itself, so Slider's leg did not need to be amputated! Neutered and placed up for adoption at the Dixie KHS-Feeders Supply adoption site, Slider wad adopted by Jodie T. of South Louisville on August 4.

Extremely excited, Jodie looks forward to having Slider as a companion for herself, as well as for some of the abused children who she helps each day. As a therapist at Brooklawn Child & Family Services, Jodie hopes to help Slider

come out of his shell even more while he offers therapeutic benefits for neglected children.

Recently, Jodie introduced Slider to a young boy at Brooklawn since they both have experienced difficult situations and been abandoned by their caretakers. "They were pretty timid at first but, by the end of the session, Slider was curled up in the boy's lap, purring away, and the boy was smiling " shared Jodie. "It really helped both of them."

Congratulations to Slider and Jodie!

"Missy," a four-year-old Basenji/Corgi mix, was abandoned at the KHS main campus on April 30. Malnourished and frightened, the adult dog

appeared to have problems with her hips, causing limited mobility.

Upon review of her X-rays, a KHS veterinarian learned that Missy suffered from bilateral patellar luxation. This painful hereditary medical condition caused her kneecaps to constantly come out of their grooves.

Performing surgery on both knees, the KHS veterinary team successfully corrected both luxating patellas; thus, helping Missy avoid the possibility of developing canine osteoarthritis, a chronic, degenerative joint disease that causes pain and decreased flexibility in the affected joints.

After weeks of foster care and treatment, Missy

was adopted by a loving family from Bonnieville, Ky. Upon meeting Missy, the entire family just fell in love with the sweet dog. "We're so happy to have her," said Scott P., father of three animal-loving children.

KHS wishes all the best to Missy and her new family!

"Nathan," a four-month-old boxer mix, was found near Trinity High School in Louisville, Ky., with an injured leg. Once at the KHS main campus, the rescue and veterinary teams performed a medical examination, concluding that his left rear leg had

an epiphyseal (growth plate) fracture.

Unfortunately, due to the type of fracture, which commonly is seen in young, growing dogs, surgery was not a viable option. Thus, six weeks of foster care and cage rest was ordered for full recovery.

Going home with a great KHS volunteer duo, Heike and Andy P., Nathan received much-needed attention and cage rest. Completing a follow-up exam, a KHS veterinarian released Nathan from foster care since his injury was healed, though he

may be prone to arthritis later in life. Ready to join a great family, the lovable pup was adopted by Crystal C. of Valley Station on July 9!

"Nathan is doing really good and getting so big," said Crystal. "He and my two-year-old son are the best of friends, too!"

Congratulations to Nathan for finding his permanent, loving home!

Interested in joining KHS' life-saving foster care program? Click here to learn more about becoming a foster parent.

Look for more rescue stories and updates in the next KENNEL CHRONICLES and our quarterly newsletter, the PAW STREET JOURNAL!

Click here to download the summer issue of the PAW STREET JOURNAL.

Don't get our newsletter? Click here to learn how you can be added to our mailing list.

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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 at the Eastpoint Vet Clinic, call (502) 253-1151 or click here to send an e-mail.

For more pet care, behavior, boarding and vet tips, click here.

Submit Your Pet's Story & Win a Special
Pet Care Package!
Do you and your pet have an interesting story to share? We want to know how your pet(s) has affected your life! Click here to submit your pet’s story and photo today. If your story is published in KENNEL CHRONICLES, you and your pet will win a special KHS pet care package!

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Founded in 1884, KHS is the oldest and largest animal adoption agency in the state thanks to supporters like you! As the area’s number one resource for pets and pet services, we are dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals.

For more KHS updates, click here.

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