Excessive heat can be dangerous not only for people, but for animals as well. The Kentucky Humane Society wants to remind pet parents that extreme heat can be very hazardous to pets. Every year, companion animals suffer and die when their owners leave them in a parked car while they run errands. Temperatures inside cars can […]
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Figaro Update Figaro continues to defy the odds after surviving an animal attack at just five months old. We removed his drain earlier this week, leaving just one small open space where infection can continue draining. Figaro seems to be getting more mobile now that his drain has been removed but unfortunately, his culture test results have thrown a
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Innovation Grant Funds Incubators and Foster Supply Kits to Help More than 600 Fragile Kittens The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), Kentucky’s largest animal welfare organization, has been awarded a $9,815 Innovation Grant from Orphan Kitten Club (OKC), the nation’s leading charitable organization dedicated to advancing kitten welfare. These funds will support KHS’s Warm Whiskers Project,
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Many people enjoy Thunder Over Louisville as a fun way to kickoff Derby season, but fireworks can be terrifying for pets—causing many animals to escape their homes or yards and become lost. Animal shelters across the country often report an increase in strays following firework-centric holidays. Kentucky Humane Society offers pet owners the below guidelines
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Step into “PAWhibition: A Night at the Speakeasy” on August 8 Get ready to paint the town red—table sponsorships and tickets are now on sale for the Kentucky Humane Society’s Tuxes & Tails Gala, “PAWhibition: A Night at the Speakeasy,” Presented by Mister “P” Express Inc. and Lifetime Wealth Strategies, with Signature & Cocktail Sponsor Brown-Forman. Join
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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! On this National Pet Insurance Day, consider the benefits of pet insurance and how it could help you
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March is National Pet Vaccination Month! Vaccinations protect our pets from dangerous diseases like parvo, distemper and panleukopenia – keeping them healthy and happy for years to come! This month, take a moment to check if your pet is up to date on their vaccines. Not only does it safeguard their health, but it also
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The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) has received a transformative $1 million grant from the Joanie Bernard Foundation to support the expansion and naming of its S.N.I.P. (Spay/Neuter Incentive Program) Clinic at KHS’ new Animal & Community Campus in Louisville, scheduled to open in 2027. The Joanie Bernard Foundation S.N.I.P. Clinic will be a cornerstone of the new campus and will create Kentucky’s largest high-volume spay/neuter clinic,
Lilo’s Road to Recovery Last week, we introduced you to Lilo – a severely underweight newborn kitten with an infected, ruptured eye. Since then, she’s been in a loving foster home with a staff member and has gained nearly 100 grams thanks to frequent overnight feedings. Though Lilo isn’t in the clear yet, her progress gives us hope that
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With temperatures dropping throughout the region, what can pet owners do to keep pets warm and healthy? Follow these tips provided by the Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Retention Services. Winter Pet Tips from the Kentucky Humane Society For more tips, call the Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Retention Services, 502-509-4738 or visit kyhumane.org/help. KHS’ Pet Retention Services provides advice for
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