Forrest is Fighting for His Life At only five months old, Forrest has already known more suffering than any animal ever should. He arrived at our doors with a horrific degloving injury nearly spanning his entire neck. His injuries are so deep and dangerously placed that his jugular vein was exposed. Even a few more […]
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As longtime supporters of the Kentucky Humane Society, Oxmoor Auto Group is sponsoring the care of 52 adoptable animals in 2026. 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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Finding a Path Forward for Nemo Nemo is the new kid on the block here at the Kentucky Humane Society. She’s just one month old and was born with a severely deformed front right leg – her “lucky fin.” This birth defect has caused Nemo to favor her other three legs, widening her stance and leaving […]
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Rescued Emaciated Pony Arrives at KHS Meet Joan. She’s estimated to be between 27-29 years old and as you can see, is in very rough shape. This pony mare was recently rescued from a mountain in Eastern Kentucky, where a lack of resources led her to extreme emaciation. Though we don’t yet know what the […]
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To help your dogs and cat have the best Halloween ever, check out these Halloween pet safety tips from the Kentucky Humane Society!
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We’re excited to give you an ALL IN update! As construction continues on the new Animal & Community Campus, we’re seeing the impact this project is having on our community in so many ways. It’s bringing local businesses into the work. Contractors and subcontractors from across our region are helping turn the plans for the […]
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Help Pups Like Prudence Today At just one and a half years old, Prudence arrived at KHS yesterday in desperate need of medical attention. She is unable to put any weight on her back right leg, but despite the pain she must be experiencing, Prudence has an incredibly sweet spirit. To better understand what was […]
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The Kentucky Humane Society is grateful to ADP for sponsoring our Volunteer of the Month program in 2025-2026. Thanks to their generous support, we can celebrate the incredible volunteers who give their time and hearts to help shelter animals. Each month, we’ll shine a spotlight on one of our dedicated volunteers their time to better the lives […]
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We’re excited to share an update on the Kentucky Humane Society’s new Animal & Community Campus! In the video, you’ll hear from KHS Board Chair Karen Williams as she shares more about what this new shelter will provide for animals, families and our community, and why it represents such an important long-term investment in the […]
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September is National Pet Insurance month and as we all know, unexpected veterinary bills can be stressful. Thanks to our partnership with MetLife Pet Insurance, all dogs and cats adopted from the Kentucky Humane Society get 30 days of pet insurance at no cost to their new guardian! As National Pet Insurance Month month goes […]
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