As longtime supporters of the Kentucky Humane Society, Oxmoor Auto Group is sponsoring the care of 52 adoptable animals in 2025. Their gift will help provide food, shelter, spay/neuter surgeries, medical care and behavior assistance to the pets in our care while they search for places to call home. This collaborative partnership, now stronger than […]
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Miss Honey and Matilda Enjoy a Break from Shelter Life Miss Honey and Matilda are currently settling into a foster home. Matilda’s taking to three-legged life like a seasoned professional, romping and playing under the watchful eye of her loving mama. We’re sure that with time Miss Honey’s maternal instincts will wane, but for now, we’re happy to
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Earlier this week, we introduced you to Wilbur, a sweet, three-month-old puppy who arrived at KHS in critical condition. He is suffering from lethargy, dehydration and diarrhea due to Giardia, and he’s also battling Demodectic Mange, which has left him with no fur. That means poor Wilbur’s largest and most protective organ—his skin—is swollen, infected and extremely sensitive to every
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Wilbur, a three-month-old puppy, recently arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center in critical condition. His frail little body is covered with demodectic mange, leaving his skin hairless, scab-covered and infection-ridden. With his skin exposed and unprotected, every touch or slight movement leaves poor Wilbur in immense pain. To make matters even
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KHS Welcomes Over 30 Animals from Shelters Impacted by Devastating Storms and Flooding Our hearts go out to all of the communities, people and animals impacted by the storms in Kentucky over the past week. As a loyal KHS supporter, we want you to know how we’re helping animals and people in Kentucky during this
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Mother/Daughter Duo Rescued Miss Honey and Matilda recently arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center in heartbreaking condition.At just two-years-old, Miss Honey is alreadyseverely emaciated with a body score of 2 out of 9, weighing just 33 pounds when she should weigh at least 50. Despite her own suffering, Miss Honey’s maternal instincts led her
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With severe weather on the way, it’s important to take a few extra steps to ensure the safety of your pets. Here’s some tips on how to keep your pets secure and calm during severe weather events: 1. Keep Pets Indoors: Always bring your pets inside when bad weather hits. High winds, lightning, and hail
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Petunia Update 3/31/2025 Petunia arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center last week with a severely broken front left leg. Knowing amputation was the only way to guarantee this sweet girl makes a full recovery, we proceeded with surgery on Friday morning. Since then, Petunia has been recovering under our veterinary team’s
Cat in Critical Condition Needs Your Help Warning: Graphic Content Below A seven-year-old Siamese cat was recently found on the streets by a Good Samaritan who recognized that he needed immediate medical attention. This poor kitty, whom we’ve named Fish Biscuits, arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center just in time for us to help him. Sadly, he is
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SURPRISE! The BISSELL Pet Foundation is partnering with KHS to host an emergency #EmptyTheShelters adoption event, starting TODAY (2/28). All adult dogs (1 year and older) will have WAIVED adoption fess THIS WEEKEND ONLY, in an effort to create space for the animals most impacted by recent severe in Eastern Kentucky. Shelters nationwide are overcrowded, and we NEED
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