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Please help the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) by forwarding this free monthly e-newsletter to your animal-loving family and friends!
In this Issue:
MARCH MANIA, Baby! Pets Looking for Homes
It's Raining Cats & Kittens - Become a Foster Parent Today!
WAGGIN' TRAIL 5K - Start Fundraising from Home & Earn Prizes!
To the Rescue! Stories & Updates
DOG DAY IN THE PARK - April 11
Touching Lives: Kennedy
Behavior Training - Agility
It's MARCH MANIA, Baby!
Pick up a new star for your home team during MARCH MANIA, baby! KHS pays homage to college basketball with a slam-dunk value...
Adoption Fees Half Off for All
Pets Through March 15!
All 8 KHS adoption locations
Click here for more information.
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...
"Cuddle," a two-year-old Labrador retriever mix, can't wait to be YOUR new sidekick! Friendly and playful, this happy-go-lucky canine  can keep up with an active lifestyle. Cuddle appears to get along with other dogs, walks well on a leash and already knows some basic commands, but he would do best with children six years and older.
Neutered and microchipped, with up-to-date vaccinations, this sweet boy doesn't want to wait any longer to find his lifelong home! Come meet Cuddle today by visiting the Kentucky Humane Society's main campus! Or, call (502) 366-3355 for more information.
Daisy, a twelve-year-old shorthaired orange tabby, wants to be your faithful furball! Regal and relaxed, this gorgeous girl is a mellow cat with few worries. Not only is she very affectionate, Daisy also appears to like other cats.
Spayed, 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 Daisy today at the Clarksville KHS-Feeders Supply adoption site! Or, call (502) 366-3355 for more information.
It's Raining Cats & Kittens - Become a Foster Parent Today!
Spring not only brings a change in weather, but it also brings a true epidemic in our community and nationwide -- "kitten season." Beginning this month, female cats become pregnant and then give birth, flooding KHS and local animal shelters with hundreds of homeless kittens.
With hundreds of cats and kittens coming through our
doors, we desperately need foster parents TODAY!
Won't you open your home and your heart to care for a feline friend (or friends) in need?
- We Rely on Wonderful People like YOU to Foster Animals! With so many kittens too young to be adopted out, as well as adult pets who just need a little extra time before being placed for adoption, foster care volunteers make all the difference.
- Time Commitments Vary, so Anyone Can Foster! Whether you can provide a temporary home for a few days, weeks or months, you can help out! Plus, you don't need to attend a volunteer orientation to get involved as a foster parent.
- Foster Families are Just Like YOUR Family! Most foster parents work full-time, have other (fully vaccinated) pets and are true animal lovers...just like you!
- Students Can Receive Community Service for Fostering Animals! What a terrific way to serve the community...and you can do it at home!
- It's Easy to Get Involved with Our Foster Care Program! Just click here to learn more and download our foster parent application.
 Unable to foster at this time? Then, click here to make a donation online today! Help KHS provide shelter, food, medical care and more during "kitten season" and throughout the year. The more money you give, the more animals we can save. It's as simple as that.
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WAGGIN' TRAIL 5K -
Start Fundraising From Home & Earn Prizes!
Are you ready to raise money for needy animals in the community and have a tail-waggin' good time?
Join hundreds of animal lovers for the area’s original walk for the animals...
WAGGIN' TRAIL 5K
Run/Walk (3.1 miles)
Saturday, May 19
Seneca Park in Louisville, Ky.
All proceeds benefit KHS
The WAGGIN’ TRAIL 5K is a fun way to help thousands of needy animals! With our internet fundraising system, it's SO EASY to raise money without ever leaving the comfort of your home!
Just follow these easy steps:
- Create Your Own Personalized Fundraising Web Page — It’s quick and simple! Click here to get started now.
- Get Your Friends & Family Involved! — Import your personal e-mail address book and create personalized invitations asking friends and family to make a donation or become a member of your team!
- Find Out How You’re Doing— Access donation and e-mail communication reports that detail activity to your personal
 fundraising page.
- Make a Difference for the Animals AND Earn Prizes for You! — Your prizes accumulate as collected pledges increase. So, the more money you raise for KHS, the more prizes you earn and the more animals you help!
- Come Out, Have Fun & Collect Your Prizes! — Join us at the WAGGIN’ TRAIL 5K on May 19, collect your prizes and enjoy a day of celebrating the human-animal bond!
Want to learn more about this event and find out how you can get involved? Click here to visit the WAGGIN' TRAIL 5K website today!
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DOG DAY IN THE PARK - Order Your Tickets Now!
Photo by Design 4BB
Wednesday, April 11
Louisville Slugger Field
Game Begins @7:05 p.m.
The Louisville Bats will host the 3rd annual DOG DAY IN THE PARK to help raise money for needy animals at KHS. The best part -- you can bring your dog for a fun-filled evening at the ballpark!
Space is limited, so order your tickets NOW! Tickets are $2 per dog and $6 per person. Call the Louisville Bats at (502) 212-BATS to order your tickets by phone.
DOG DAY IN THE PARK is presented by:
 
 
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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...
"Sasha," a three-year-old Siberian husky mix, was rescued by KHS in late January. Her right front paw was visibly injured, so the KHS  Spencer County rescue officer immediately transported the adult dog to the KHS main campus for medical attention. Upon examination, the veterinarian concluded that Sasha’s paw may have been caught in a trap, causing trauma to her toes.
Unfortunately, due to irreversible nerve and tissue damage, it was determined that amputation was necessary for her two middle toes. After undergoing surgery, Sasha was placed in foster care to ensure a speedy recovery. After weeks of cage rest, this happy-go-lucky canine was  ready to find her lifelong home. Thankfully, Sasha did not have to wait long. She was adopted by a loving family on February 11!
Congratulations to Sasha and her new family!
"Hillary," a two-year-old boxer, was discovered wandering the streets in Fairdale, Ky. and transported to the KHS main campus for  help. Upon preliminary examination and testing, the KHS veterinary team discovered that Hillary was heartworm positive. If left untreated, heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal illness for infected dogs.
Luckily, Hillary began treatment and has been placed in foster care until she’s fully recovered and ready for adoption. KHS wishes Hillary all the best!
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: Kennedy
One of many stories from adopters who found a great companion at KHS...
Dear KHS,
I’m the proud owner of three wonderful furry boys – Sidney, a 13.5-year-old shepherd mix; Morgan, a five-year-old Redbone Coonhound;  and Kennedy, a 10-year-old Canaan, who was adopted from KHS as a three-month-old puppy.
My husband heard about Kennedy on the radio and adopted him that day for my Mother’s Day gift. I had been through back surgery and was feeling down in the dumps. My husband, Bruce, rang the doorbell and hid, so I would only see this black dog. I opened the door, and Kennedy ran in, spinning and dancing around – just what the doctor ordered!
He’s a very smart dog. When I started having a behavior problem with Morgan, we started obedience classes. From there, I started agility classes with Kennedy when he was five years old. Wow, did Kennedy ever have fun! It just clicked. But, I had no idea we would ever compete. I just thought it was something fun to do with my dog.
We kept going to classes and we both got better. After two years of training, I decided to enter an agility trial. I was a bundle of nerves. We did okay but didn't qualify. So, I kept entering trials. Now, Kennedy is in the “excellent” class when competing and has won numerous titles.
 We go to the agility classes at KHS and have a lot of fun. I assist with training in the classes, and I also build most of the equipment for the agility course at KHS (all volunteer work). We have one of the best agility facilities in Louisville. Not bad for someone that wasn’t going to compete. Talk about the confidence you build in your dog – you also build it in yourself.
Thanks so much for Kennedy and helping boost both of our confidence!
Sincerely,
Lisa D.
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Behavior Training -
Agility - Great for Shy or High Energy Dogs!
Looking for a new way to exercise your lively canine? Or, do you want to build confidence  in a timid
dog? Then, consider enrolling in a KHS agility class! Dogs learn to navigate an
obstacle course with jumps, tunnels, A-frames, dog-walks and more. Plus, it strengthens the bond between you and your pet!
Click here to learn more about the KHS behavior training program, including agility classes.
UPCOMING CLASSES
March 13
Manners for Life @6 p.m., Springhurst
Canine Good Citizen @7:15 p.m., Springhurst
March 14
Beginning Agility @6:30 p.m., South Louisville
March 15
Manners for Life @6 p.m., South Louisville
Positively Puppies @7:15 p.m., South Louisville
March 20
Intermediate Agility @6:30 p.m., South Louisville
March 22
Handlers Agility @6:30 p.m., South Louisville
March 31
Handlers Agility @9 a.m., South Louisville
Intermediate Agility @10:15 a.m., South Louisville
Beginning Agility @11:30 a.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 schedule a private session or get information and helpful tips over the phone.
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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.
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