Saturday March 23 is National Puppy Day, and the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is encouraging people to celebrate by adopting. “Shelter puppies make fantastic members of the family,” said Robin Vincent, KHS Shelter Operations Director. “They come in all sizes, colors and personalities, and each deserves a loving, forever home.” KHS reports they have been …
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The Kentucky Humane Society launched Date with a Dog out of the Sam Swope Pet Retreat on February 22nd. The Pet Retreat is a rehabilitation center for shelter dogs with behavioral challenges. Through the Date with a Dog program, volunteers, fosters and even staff can pick up a dog from the Pet Retreat and take …
KHS Receives PEDIGREE Foundation Grant to Recruit Foster Families for Shelter Dogs Animal shelters can be very stressful for pets—which is why the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is delighted to announce it has received a grant from the PEDIGREE Foundation to recruit more families to foster shelter dogs. “No matter how hard we try, a …
On her volunteer days at the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), Betty spends her time walking and socializing both dogs and cats at our Sam Swope Pet TLC. “Being at the shelter is my favorite ‘me’ time of the week,” Betty says. “The dogs and cats have so much love to give and I get to …
Tuco is a senior Patterdale Terrier mix who came to the Kentucky Humane Society in February 2017 from an overcrowded shelter. He was in rough shape: his right front leg was curved from a previous break that went untreated and his tail had been broken. On top of this, Tuco was also blind. With lots …
Seniors for Seniors! Special adoption prices The Kentucky Humane Society has launched a “Seniors for Seniors” program to encourage people age 65 or older to adopt a senior dog or cat. Through this program, dogs age seven or older can be adopted for $30, and cats age seven or older can be adopted for $10. …
This little angel was found by two Good Samaritans and brought to the Kentucky Humane Society on June 19. Opal, as we are calling her, has a severe eye issue that left her completely blind and in pain—probably from years of neglect and untreated infections. We rushed her into surgery to remove the source of …
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Charming was found with his ears missing and his body covered in bite wounds. But this amazing dog is full of love – and is ready for a home. When Charming was brought to the Barren River Animal Welfare Association‘s shelter in Glasgow KY by animal control officers in late September, he was in pretty …
The food is on the grill, the guests have arrived and the dog is … Oh No! Dogs can get into a lot of trouble at a family picnic. This Labor Day let’s keep all our pets safe. Here’s a few tips to make it easy. Big crowds can equal stressed pets. Any time you …
