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Hammer’s Lou Adopts 2025

Hammer’s Lou Adopts

Mark your calendars for May 10! KHS with Metro Animal Services is hosting our third annual Hammer’s Lou Adopts, a mega adoption event aiming to find loving homes for nearly 200 adoptable local dogs and puppies. Click here to learn more.

BISSELL ETS

Adopt an Adult Dog!

Visit our Sam Swope Pet TLC or East Campus to adopt an adult dog! Thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation, all fees for dogs 1 year+ are waived from May 1-15. Click here to see all of our adoptable dogs.

Featured Pet

Featured Pet: Ghost

My name is Ghost. I’m a 7.5-year-old Terrier mix who is ready to be adopted. Click here to learn more about me!

Waggin’ Tail 2025

Get Your Waggin’ Tail
Tickets Now

Tickets for Waggin’ Tail on the Waterfront on June 1 are on sale now! Proceeds from tickets benefit KHS animals. And getting your ticket in advance gets you a swag bag when you check in at the event. Click here to learn more.

Adopt Cat

Adopt a Cat!

Visit our Sam Swope Pet TLC, East Campus or Purrfect Day Cafe to meet your new kitty friend today! Click here to see all of our adoptable cats and kittens.

Adopt Horse

Adopt a Horse!

Visit our Willow Hope Farm to meet all of our adoptable equines. Click here to learn more!

Adopt Dog

Adopt a Dog!

Visit our Sam Swope Pet TLC or East Campus to meet your new furry friend today! Click here to see all of our adoptable dogs and puppies.

Two is Better Than One

Two Kittens Are Better
Than One

The saying goes, “two is better than one,” and we believe this is true when it comes to kittens! Adopting two kittens or young cats instead of one can support the behavioral and emotional development of a kitten. Learn more!

CARE-a-van

See our CARE-a-van’s
Upcoming Dates

Find out when our mobile veterinary clinic is coming to your community and schedule your appointment!

We’re Hiring – 10/2022

We’re Hiring!

Want to help save animals? Apply for one of our open positions! Click to learn more.

2025 ADOPTIONS

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You Can Help!

Each of us has the ability to make a difference in the lives of homeless dogs, cats and horses. You can help by adopting or donating.

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Help for Pet Owners

Are you struggling to keep your pet? Our Pet Resource Services provide advice and resources to help keep your pet in your home and out of shelters.

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Featured Events

Pilates & Puppies

May 17, 2025

Core Pilates And Yoga Studio is hosting a PUPS & PILATES class on Saturday, May 17 at 11:15 a.m. Join Instructor Lindsey for this beginner-friendly, mat-based class complete with adorable, adoptable KHS puppies. There’s nothing more motivating than a puppy kiss, right? Visit trypilates.com and click “book now” to save your spot!

Goodfella's Giveback

May 22, 2025

Join us on Thursday, May 22 for a Giveback Night at Goodfella’s Pizzeria! Our friends from Tito’s Vodka will be donating $1 to KHS for every specialty cocktail sold, and proceeds from your delicious meal will benefit shelter pets as well. We can’t wait to see you there!

Waggin' Tail on the Waterfront

June 1, 2025

SAVE THE DATE! Louisville’s favorite dog-friendly family festival is back Join us for the 31st annual Waggin’ Tail on the Waterfront, presented by MetLife Pet Insurance. This exciting and heartwarming festival hosts more than 1,000 animal lovers and their pets attend each year, and we can’t wait for you to join us! Waggin’ Tail has […]

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