Rescued Puppies Need Your Support Earlier this week, we introduced you to a group of puppies who were rescued from an abandoned home in Carroll County. Having lived most, if not all of their young lives in poor conditions without proper access to food or water, they were malnourished, dehydrated and covered in hair loss by the time […]
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18 New Pups Rescued and Safe at KHS Last week, 17 puppies and 5 adult dogs were found trying to escape through broken windows and dryer vents of an abandoned home in Carroll County. Their local shelter, Carroll County Animal Shelter quickly stepped in to help but was overwhelmed by the number of puppies in this unexpected intake. Their shelter director
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6/11/2025 – Iris Update It’s been two weeks since we introduced you to Iris – a dog who was witnessed being dragged behind a moving car on a busy road. Since she arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center, Iris has been under constant observation. With degloving wounds covering her feet and legs and awful road
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Miss Honey and Matilda Are Adoptable! The day has finally come – Miss Honey and Matilda have been cleared by our veterinary team and are now available for adoption as a bonded pair! Thanks to your support, they were able to peacefully recover in a foster home until the time for next steps came along. Now they’re finally ready to
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Update 5/16/2025 – Wilbur is Healing Beautifully! It’s official – Wilbur’s no longer a pink little piglet! He grows more fur every single day, and we love the fawn-colored look he’s got going on. While he’s not quite ready for adoption yet, Wilbur is getting all of the tender loving care he deserves in his foster home. His
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Wilbur, a three-month-old puppy, recently arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center in critical condition. His frail little body is covered with demodectic mange, leaving his skin hairless, scab-covered and infection-ridden. With his skin exposed and unprotected, every touch or slight movement leaves poor Wilbur in immense pain. To make matters even
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KHS Welcomes Over 30 Animals from Shelters Impacted by Devastating Storms and Flooding Our hearts go out to all of the communities, people and animals impacted by the storms in Kentucky over the past week. As a loyal KHS supporter, we want you to know how we’re helping animals and people in Kentucky during this
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Mother/Daughter Duo Rescued Miss Honey and Matilda recently arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center in heartbreaking condition.At just two-years-old, Miss Honey is alreadyseverely emaciated with a body score of 2 out of 9, weighing just 33 pounds when she should weigh at least 50. Despite her own suffering, Miss Honey’s maternal instincts led her
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With severe weather on the way, it’s important to take a few extra steps to ensure the safety of your pets. Here’s some tips on how to keep your pets secure and calm during severe weather events: 1. Keep Pets Indoors: Always bring your pets inside when bad weather hits. High winds, lightning, and hail
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‼️ TEAM KHS RAFFLE OPEN NOW ‼️ Cheer on Colonel and Julep in Animal Planet’s #PuppyBowl and support KHS shelter pets at the same time by entering our #TeamKHS raffle, open now through Sunday, February 9 at 8 p.m. 🐾 For just $10 per entry, you get a chance to win $1,000 cash AND all
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