June 8, 2023: This week, a Kentucky Humane Society veterinary technician found an abandoned puppy lying on an Amazon delivery bag outside the KHS Admissions Lobby. Security cameras showed that at 7:30 p.m. the night before, a vehicle without a visible license plate pulled up and the passenger left the puppy at the door. The …
Kentucky Humane Society is full – asks the public to give homes to dogs LOUISVILLE KY, JUNE 8 – The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is in urgent need of adopters – as well as foster homes – for medium and large dogs. The nonprofit animal shelter has run out of room for adult dogs and …
On May 17, the Kentucky Humane Society took in six very ill puppies from a shelter in Eastern Kentucky. The puppies all have parvovirus, or parvo, an extremely contagious virus that can lead to death for unvaccinated puppies. The puppies are lethargic and weak with vomiting and diarrhea. They are receiving IV fluids and are …
The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is joining BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia for their national “Empty the Shelters” event. Thursday-Sunday, May 11-14, adoption fees will be waived for all KHS dogs one year and older. No Adoption Fees on Adult Dogs: Thursday, May 11: Friday, May 12: Saturday, May 13: Sunday, May 14: Adopters in …
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Two 2-month-old retriever puppies came to the Kentucky Humane Society recently after they were found abandoned in a ditch. No one at the shelter could believe how many ticks were covering the pups’ young bodies – there were even bloated ticks nestled in between their tiny paws. Our vet team spent more than two hours painstakingly removing …
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KHS Providing Free Veterinary Care, Delivering Supplies, Volunteering at Impacted Shelters, Transporting Animals in Need of Urgent Medical Care The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is on the ground in Eastern Kentucky through today, where it spent the past week supporting shelters, animals and communities impacted by the floods in 2022. Since Tuesday, KHS has made …
Pooh Bear was surrendered to the Kentucky Humane Society when his owner was no longer able to care for him. When he arrived, he was terrified and in terrible shape. The young Bulldog mix was filthy, emaciated and suffering from an advanced case of heartworms. Painful insect bites covered his whole body and were so …
Last week, six abandoned puppy siblings arrived at KHS in a plastic bucket after a Good Samaritan found them dangerously playing in the middle of the road. They were clearly malnourished, covered in fleas, and in desperate need of vet care. The poor, young pups were also suffering from tapeworms and tested positive for Coccidia. …
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We are currently caring for 10 puppies with Canine Parvovirus – also known as Parvo, an extremely contagious virus that causes severe intestinal damage and can lead to death in unvaccinated puppies. Luckily, we have established a Parvo treatment room at our Main Campus. We are able to give these sweet pups the care they …
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Monthly Pop-Up Food Truck Experience Invites Park and Pet Lovers to Enjoy Sundays at Waterfront Park Waterfront Park and the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) today announced that they are partnering for the second year in a row to make pet-friendly Bark & Brunch by the Bridge even more fun! Attendees are encouraged to bring their …
