The Kentucky Humane Society rescued a starving, orphaned foal last month from a remote mountain in Eastern Kentucky. The other horses in the free-roaming herd were striking and biting the weak foal, making it even more unlikely he would survive. We transported him to an equine hospital and named him Little Orphan Andy. Andy was too weak …
Dear Friend of the Animals, Hundreds of unwanted kittens, puppies and foals will arrive at our doors this spring — helpless and desperate for love. They’ll need round-the-clock care until each can find a loving family of their own. That’s why I’m asking for your gift today. There is a great opportunity right now to …
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Last month, with permission from local authorities, the KHS Equine C.A.R.E. team caught and rescued 10 free-roaming horses from starvation in the Eastern Kentucky Mountains. The access road to reach the group was so poorly maintained that it caused significant damage to our trailer, but there was no way we were leaving those poor horses …
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The Kentucky Humane Society is excited to announce our 2023 Volunteer of the Year! Nominated by multiple staff members, we are proud to announce Annabelle Pike as the Kentucky Humane Society’s Volunteer of the Year. Annabelle is currently a volunteer at Willow Hope Farm, home to our Equine C.A.R.E. rescue facility. Since February 2020, the …
Join us on Tuesday, November 16, 11am-12:30pm for an innovative horse-guided demonstration hosted by Horse Powered Leadership at the Kentucky Humane Society’s Willow Hope Farm, 4416 Todds Point Road, Simpsonville KY. This corporate training program is offered by Stacey Warner, owner of Horse Powered Leadership. There is no cost to attend this event but RSVP …
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Equine Sales Assist Day Sept. 11 Are you planning to sell your horse? Get help selling your horse while getting the best price with the Kentucky Humane Society’s Best Hoof Forward Program. Our next sales assist day is Saturday, September 11. During our sales assist day, owners bring their horse to KHS’ Willow Hope Farm in Simpsonville, …
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The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) to launch an initiative to help owners find the ideal next homes for their horses. The goal is to reduce the number of horses ending up in the wrong hands. For …
KHS Celebrates Inaugural ASPCA Adopt a Horse Month The nationwide adoption campaign commences on April 26th, celebrated as Help a Horse Day, and runs through the end of May The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is participating in the first ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Adopt A Horse Month, a …
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One Year Later: EKY Horse Shooting Victims Update Hope, Knox, Diamond and Lucius: Survivors of Horse Massacre Now Thriving! It’s been nearly a year since the Kentucky Humane Society responded to an urgent call to help survivors of a horse shooting in Eastern Kentucky, and we wanted to thank you for your support in …
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Healthy Foal Arrives After Long Wait We have exciting news to share Hope – a horse who survived the shooting of 20 members of her herd in December – gave birth to a healthy, wobbly-kneed colt on May 17! Both “mom” and baby are doing well. You may remember that in December 2019, the Kentucky …
