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In this Issue:
KHS Opening State's First Clinic of Its Kind
Pets Looking for Homes
New Year's Resolution: Help Homeless Pets!
To the Rescue! Stories & Updates
Touching Lives: Hops
Chewing, Jumping & Barking, Oh My!
Cold Weather Pet Tips
KHS Opening State's First Clinic of Its Kind
An End to Euthanasia May Be In Sight
KHS is taking its Operation S.N.I.P. to the next level in an aggressive attempt to combat the area's massive pet overpopulation problem. The new KHS "S.N.I.P. Clinic," located at 2445 Crittenden Drive, is set to open on February 5, 2007.
The clinic will be home to an innovative program unlike anything that currently exists in the region. Previously offered one day a week, the low-cost spay/neuter clinic is expanding to five days a week at a separate facility dedicated entirely to providing affordable spay/neuter surgeries to low-income individuals. Furthermore, the S.N.I.P. Clinic will provide free pet transport to and from surrounding counties within a 75-mile radius of Louisville, as well as free urban transport to seven targeted zip codes.
The goal is to alter 6,000 owned pets annually at the S.N.I.P. Clinic. This, coupled with approximately 5,000 homeless pets who are altered prior to adoption each year, means KHS expects to spay or neuter a total of 11,000 pets in 2007 alone. Click here to read more.
For more information on the S.N.I.P. Clinic and its services, click here. Beginning January 15, please call (502) 636-FIX1 to schedule an appointment.
Click here to read The Courier Journal's article on the new S.N.I.P. Clinic, featured in their January 3 issue.
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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...
"Indy," a two-year-old husky/collie mix, can't wait to be your new sidekick! Friendly and playful, this handsome boy is an  energetic canine who can keep up with your active lifestyle. Indy appears to be housebroken and gets along with other dogs, but he would do best with children six years and older.
Neutered and microchipped, with up-to-date vaccinations, this lively boy just may be your perfect match! Come meet Indy today by visiting the Kentucky Humane Society's main campus! Or, call (502) 366-3355 for more information.
"Tom," a three-year-old shorthaired orange tabby, wants to find his forever home! Regal and relaxed, this handsome boy is a mellow cat with few worries. Not only is he very affectionate, Tom is also good with children and appears to like other cats. Neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations, this "Lonely Hearts Club" member can offer a lifetime of companionship if given a chance!
Come visit this lovable kitty today at the Kentucky Humane Society's Clarksville Feeders Supply adoption site! Or, call (502) 366-3355 for more information.
New Year's Resolution: Help Homeless Pets!
As you strive to improve your health, spend more time with your family and change bad habits in  2007, don't forget the thousands of unwanted and neglected animals who need YOUR help!
At any given time, there are over 250 animals at KHS, who are scared, alone and abandoned... waiting to find a permanent, loving home. KHS relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers like YOU to continue caring for hundreds of displaced pets each month.
  
Give a Monetary Gift to Help Needy Animals
in the New Year!
Please consider
helping the animals in 2007, so they too can lead happy, healthy lives!
- Make a donation TODAY to support KHS as we care for our furry friends, not only during the
 cold winter months but throughout the entire year! The more you give, the more animals we can save. Click here to donate online, or call (502) 515-3144 to donate by phone.
- Honor a loved one (even your pet!) with a gift to KHS in their name for their birthday or another special occasion. Click here to make a gift donation online, or call (502) 515-3144 to make a donation by phone.
- Become a volunteer and make a hands-on difference!
Whether you want to lose weight or learn a new skill,
we have plenty of volunteer opportunities that not only help KHS care for more needy animals, but also help you meet your personal goals in 2007! Click here to learn more today.
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To the Rescue! Stories & Updates
Every month, KHS helps hundreds of animals in need. Here are just a couple of our rescue stories...
In mid-December, a four-month-old shar-pei mix was rescued by a KHS Rescue Officer in Spencer County. "Baby" was  discovered wandering a rural road in Taylorsville, with an injured right hind leg. The stray puppy immediately was transported to the KHS main campus for medical attention.
Upon examination, a KHS veterinarian concluded that Baby may have been struck by a vehicle or attacked by another animal. She not only suffered from lacerations on her hind legs, but also had a dislocated hip. Yet, it soon was discovered that Baby suffered from more than bodily injuries -- she also tested positive for canine parvovirus, also known simply as "parvo."
Parvo is a highly contagious, potentially fatal disease that attacks the digestive tract and lymph nodes in puppies and unvaccinated dogs. Symptoms include severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea and lethargy. Without intense treatment, infected dogs can die from dehydration and lack of nutrition.
Fortunately, the KHS veterinary team diagnosed this dangerous disease in its early stage, so they promptly placed Baby in foster care, beginning an aggressive, regimented treatment that included fluids and antibiotics.
Luckily, Baby recuperated from the viral infection, but the young dog still remains in foster care since she recently developed tracheobronchitis, also know as "kennel cough." Once  she recovers from that respiratory illness, the veterinary team will determine if hip replacement surgery will be performed in order to save her fractured leg.
From overcoming parvo to suffering from a leg injury, Baby has endured a lot. KHS wishes her a speedy recovery, so she can lead a happy, healthy life!
"Storm," a three-month-old shorthaired tortoiseshell, was discovered as a stray in  Jeffersontown, Ky. in late November. Brought to the KHS main campus, the young kitten was spayed, microchipped and updated on all of her vaccinations. Five days later, Storm was placed up for adoption at the Dixie KHS-Feeders Supply adoption site, ready to find her permanent home. But, shortly thereafter, Storm fell inside her cat condo, injuring her left hind leg.
Storm’s leg was X-rayed, and, upon review, a KHS veterinarian concluded that her femur, the thighbone that connects the hip to knee, had broken near the hip socket. Surgery has been scheduled later this month,  where a KHS veterinarian plans to use pins to correct the severe fracture. Following surgery, the sweet kitten will be placed in foster care since weeks of cage rest will be needed to ensure a full recovery.
Keep reading KENNEL CHRONICLES for more updates on Storm, Baby and other rescue stories!
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 winter issue of the PAW STREET JOURNAL.
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Touching Lives: Hops
One of many stories from adopters who found a great companion at KHS...
Dear KHS,
In January 2005, we adopted a sweet little mixed puppy from you, named “Bully.” What we originally  thought was just shyness turned out to be illness. After a quick trip to the vet and a few medications, “Hops,” as we have named him, quickly became the sweet and affectionate dog we have come to love as a member of our family.
He is very affectionate, especially with our three-year-old son, and aims to please every day. He is extremely obedient and very playful. He loves to cuddle on the couch and watch a movie. And, the day wouldn’t be complete without feeling that nose on your feet as he nudges himself under the blankets to fall asleep at night.
I am so happy that we found this sweet dog at KHS and were able to give him a great (and might I add, spoiled) life!
Sincerely,
Kimberly E.
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Chewing, Jumping & Barking, Oh My!
All Reasons to Consider Behavior Training in '07!
Want your four-legged friend to stop chewing on your shoes, jumping on people or barking at houseguests? Then, consider KHS' Behavior Training program in 2007! From a "New Parent Seminar" to a "Tricks for Treats" group class, KHS can help your canine companion become a well-behaved, socialized pet. Click here to learn more.
UPCOMING CLASSES
January 16
Manners for Life/Positively Puppies @6 p.m., Springhurst
Tricks for Treats @7:15 p.m., Springhurst
January 25
Manners for Life @6 p.m., South Louisville
Positively Puppies @7:15 p.m., South Louisville
Get Registered Today! Click here to download a class registration form. (Adobe Acrobat Reader needed. Click here to download a free version.)
Or, contact our Behavior Manager at (502) 515-3130 to register for a group class, schedule a private session or get information and helpful tips over the phone.
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Cold Weather Pet Tips
 Winter is upon us, and cold weather is here...so how can you keep your pet happy and healthy during the chilly winter months? Click here to learn what you can do.
Housetraining your canine companion during the winter? Click here for some simple steps to help make the process easier.
For more pet care tips, click here.
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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! Submit your pet’s story and photo to info@kyhumane.org 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 welfare 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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