The Kentucky Humane Society is happy to announce our 2018 Volunteer of the Year, Gary Blazin! Gary joined our volunteer team in March 2017 eager to give back to shelter animals. After attending orientation and training, Gary’s impact at the East Campus Adoption Center was immediate. He began socializing and exercising the animals available for […]
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Adopter Wins $50,000 for KHS thru Petco Foundation’s Holiday Wishes Campaign! We are so excited that the Kentucky Humane Society won a $50,000 grant from Petco Foundation’s Holiday Wishes Campaign – thanks to an inspiring story about how one little dog helped our shelter veterinarian learn that love is the best medicine. Learn more about
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Lillian Brooks is a volunteer at the S.N.I.P. Clinic assisting within the recovery department. Her primary duties include caring for kittens after their spay/neuter surgeries. Additionally, Lillian volunteers with Alley Cat Advocates, which partners with the S.N.I.P Clinic for spay/neuters. Lillian will often come back to the clinic in the evenings to prep the new
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Today we share a foster’s experience in her own words. My name is Tina Dotson. I am a licensed optician and I manage the 20/20 Eye Care store in Shepherdsville, KY. I am married and have three grown children.My husband, John, and I are volunteer fosters for the Kentucky Humane Society. I primarily foster pregnant
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Eager to give back to her community, Jennifer Schoenegge joined our team of volunteers, assisting with our shelter’s unique Pet Photography Program. The primary purpose of Pet Photography is to take portraits of adoptable animals and place the images on the main website for the general public to view. These lifesaving photos contribute to many
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Sarge needed to be rescued. He needed … a superhero. The senior Border Collie mix arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) last spring from a rural Kentucky shelter after he was found as a stray. He was covered in long, whip-shaped scars. He also had severe glaucoma, which caused painful pressure in his eyes
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Maria Jones, a retired high school world languages teacher, volunteers at the Sam Swope Pet TLC exercising dogs. She also helps out at Kentucky Humane Society events when possible. To Maria, one of the greatest joys of volunteering is seeing senior pets and bonded animals adopted. She also has a soft spot for animals who
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It’s heartbreaking seeing a senior animal abandoned at a shelter. They are confused. Depressed. Dejected. That’s what happened to Duchess. At 17 years old, this little Dachshund was left at a rural county shelter by her family. Every day, Duchess waited hopefully for her family to return. And every night, she went to sleep brokenhearted.
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In March we launched our new core values, and we are excited to share them! Read more. Letter from Lori Dear Friends, In March, the Kentucky Humane Society team gathered at the University of Louisville Rauch Planetarium to celebrate the lifesaving achievements of our staff. Every day, our compassionate team saves and improves lives. From
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