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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:
WAGGIN' TRAIL 5K- Join Hundreds of Animal Lovers on May 19!
Fun & Educational Camps for Kids This Summer
Pets Looking for Homes
Still Want to Do Something Special for Mom?
To the Rescue! Stories & Updates
Touching Lives: Becky
S.N.I.P. Clinic Completes 1000th Surgery!
WAGGIN' TRAIL 5K - Join Hundreds of Animal Lovers on May 19!
The first Saturday in May has come and gone, so now it's time to gear up for the WAGGIN' TRAIL 5K, the area's original walk for the animals!
5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles)
Saturday, May 19
Seneca Park in Louisville, Ky.
All proceeds benefit KHS
REGISTER ONLINE NOW! Then, come celebrate the human-animal bond with hundreds of pet lovers on Saturday, May 19!
 There's a timed 5K for the more competitive animal lovers, but don't sweat it if the thought of running 3.1 miles doesn't sound like fun...you can walk or run as far as you want!
You don't want to miss out on a tail-waggin' good time from the area's largest animal welfare agency! You and your furry friend will want to check out:
- CHIP-A-THON -- Microchip your pet for only
 $30!
- Family-friendly activities
- Pet contests
- Animal-related vendors
- Fun demonstrations, including the Louisville Metro K-9 unit and Flying Houndz of Louisville
- KHS behavior and agility demos
- Prizes awarded to the Top Fundraising Individual, Top Fundraising Team, Fastest Runner and Most Spirited Walker
- Adoptable pets and more!
Click here to learn more about the day's activities and the WAGGIN' TRAIL 5K prizes you can earn. We hope to see you and your furry friend on May 19!
The 2007 WAGGIN' TRAIL 5K is presented by Hill's Science Diet, with support from these exclusive sponsors: 102.3 The Max, WAVE 3 TV, Feeders Supply, Footworks, Coca-Cola, Java Brewing Co., Papa John's, Invisible Fence, Republic Bank and Jenny Craig.
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Pets Looking for Homes
This Friday, you'll definitely be saying TGIF! Beginning May 18, KHS will host a weekly adoption special to help more pets find loving homes!
  
Adoption Fees WAIVED for All
Black Pets,
4 Months & Older!
Every Friday, beginning May 18
All 8 KHS adoption locations
Help KHS find homes for thousands of needy dogs and cats! Here are just a couple of our adoptable pets...
"Jackie," a one-year-old Labrador retriever mix, can't wait to be your new sidekick! This sweet girl loves taking walks, running and  playing with her ball. She appears to like other dogs, walks well on a leash and knows basic commands, but would do best with children six years and older.
Spayed, vaccinated and microchipped, Jackie just may be your perfect match! Come visit her today at the KHS main campus! Or, call (502) 366-3355 for more information.
"Wrigley," a ten-month-old black domestic shorthair kitty, wants to find her forever home! Laidback and  friendly, this gorgeous girl is a mellow cat with few worries. Wrigley would be happiest indoors and appears to like other cats.
Spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations, this sweet kitty can't wait to spend time with you! Come visit her today at the KHS main campus! Or, call (502) 366-3355 for more information.
Click Here to View More Pets in Need of Homes!
For a schedule of pet media appearances, click here.
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Fun & Educational Camps for Kids This Summer - Register Your Child TODAY!
  
KHS is hosting its 20th year of summer camps for young people, June through August! In addition to the ever-popular Animal Adventure Camps for children ages 6 to 13, KHS also offers Career Discovery Camps for 13- to 16-years-old!
Our fun and educational camps are a great opportunity for children to build a sense of kindness, respect for life and responsibility. Click here to learn more.
- Animal Adventure Camp allows campers, ages 6 to 13, to have fun while also expanding their animal care knowledge through hands-on activities, games, guest speakers, skits and more.
- Career Discovery Camp is great for any 13- to 16-year-old who's interested in pursuing a career with dogs, cats or horses! At both one-week camps, participants learn about a number of occupations involving companion animals from the professionals themselves. Limited availability - don't wait to register!
Reserve Your Child’s Spot NOW! Click here to learn more and download a registration form. Or, call (502) 515-3145 to register today.
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Still Want to do Something Special for Mom That Also Helps Needy Pets?
Give a Gift of Love that
Not
Only Honors Your Mom
But Helps KHS, too!
With 25-30 unwanted and neglected animals coming through our doors on any given day, we need YOUR help! Wouldn't your mother appreciate a gift from the heart that also helps orphaned dogs and cats?
Show love for your mom and make a difference in an animal's life!
- Honor a loved one with a gift to KHS in their name. Not only will you 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.
- Make 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.
- Buy a KHS gift certificate, and give your mom the gift that keeps on giving! Gift certificates are available for: Adoptions, Behavior Training classes, Eastpoint Pet Resort and Fern Creek Pet Resort. You can purchase by phone or in-person at the respective locations.
Want to show your love in another way? Click here for more gift ideas that also help support KHS.
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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...
-- Updates from the Spring PAW STREET JOURNAL --
In late October 2006, "Rudy," a three-year-old Jack Russell terrier, was surrendered to KHS due to what the owner thought was a housetraining issue. Yet, upon initial evaluation, a KHS veterinarian  quickly determined that the small dog not only had a urinary tract infection, but also suffered from demodectic mange, a common but sometimes serious skin condition.
Placed in foster, Rudy's infection and mange began to improve with treatment, but his excessive water intake and urination continued. So, the KHS veterinary team recommended further medical testing to uncover the cause of his ongoing problem. Click here to read more.
"Tico," a terrified ten-month-old Pomeranian, was surrendered to  KHS in late February, with a badly injured rear limb that had been entangled in a window blind. After completing a medical evaluation, a KHS veterinarian concluded that the injury was at least two weeks old and, due to limited blood circulation, there was irreversible damage to his leg. Unable to save Tico's leg, amputation was deemed necessary. Click here to read more.
“Sport,” a stray one-year-old Siberian husky mix, was discovered in Jeffersontown, Ky., lying on the side of the road. A kind local resident,  thinking that the young canine had been struck by a vehicle, gingerly retrieved the immobile dog and brought him to the KHS main campus for medical attention.
The KHS veterinary team promptly provided medication for stabilization since Sport was going into shock. Then, a staff veterinarian examined the distressed dog and determined that he suffered from severe malnourishment. Thus, Sport’s immobility was not caused by vehicular injury, but rather extreme neglect. Click here to read more.
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 Spring issue of the PAW STREET JOURNAL.
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S.N.I.P. Clinic Completes 1000th Surgery!
In April, the S.N.I.P. Clinic performed its  1000th spay/neuter surgery, helping reduce pet overpopulation in the community. The public clinic, which opened in February, is a milestone for the area, as the only full-time program dedicated entirely to spay/neuter efforts. By offering surgeries at a significantly discounted rate, the S.N.I.P. Clinic helps those individuals who otherwise could not afford to alter their pet.
Click here to learn more about the new S.N.I.P. Clinic. To schedule an appointment, call (502) 636-FIX1.
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Touching Lives: Becky
One of many stories from KHS supporters whose patronage benefits needy animals...
In Houston, Texas, Conrad Reynolds fell in love with a puppy who had been abandoned at a local feed store. He and his wife already had a feline friend, but they decided to have the stray pup, who's now named "Becky," join their family as well.
 The Reynolds say that Becky is a great companion, and she keeps their cat engaged by playing with him often. Plus, she is spoiled with her very own Barcalounger (seen in the photo)!
"Becky really enjoys Doggie Daycare at the Fern Creek Pet Resort," shared Conrad. "She thinks KHS is the greatest, and is actively helping raise money for the WAGGIN' TRAIL 5K!"
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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! 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 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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