Local authorities alerted the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) when Reese and Ginger were found neglected and starving. Thanks to your support, we were able to rescue them. Ginger and Reese were some of the saddest horses we had ever seen. These poor mares had spent the last several years on a lonely piece of land […]
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Dear Friends, As 2023 comes to an end, I’m thrilled to share just a few of the lifesaving successes we’ve achieved together at the Kentucky Humane Society this year. We still have one more chance to save lives before 2023 ends. Donations to our Give Hope campaign are being TRIPLE MATCHED thanks to a $35,000
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Earlier this week, three two-month-old kittens came to KHS needing immediate care for severe eye injuries. Cammy, Chester and Cullen, as we’ve named them, each had one swollen eye seeping with infection, leaving them disoriented and in pain. The siblings were also suffering from upper respiratory infections, adding to their discomfort. Our veterinary team provided
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Give Hope to animals like Mistletoe who arrived at KHS last week with a partially degloved jaw along with road rash-like injuries along her face and paws. Her injuries lead us to believe she may have been struck by a car. Mistletoe also has an extremely swollen left eye that has been damaged and may
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At only four months old, Cowboy was abandoned overnight on a delivery bag outside the Kentucky Humane Society’s doors. He had a severe break to his leg, caused by blunt-force trauma. He was in such tremendous pain that he didn’t move the entire night. Early the next morning, a KHS staff member found him and
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Tis the season for giving pets a home for the holidays! From December 1-17, adoption fees will be waived for all adult dogs and cats (1+ years old) at Kentucky Humane Society locations during our Holiday Hope event sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation. Give an adult pet a second chance this holiday season. Older pets
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Seraphim’s Adoption Wonderful news: Seraphim, who arrived at KHS in September with severe neck lacerations, has made incredible progress and has now found her forever family! Thanks to lifesaving medical care made possible by friends like you, Seraphim’s physical and emotional wounds healed beautifully. She had a loving foster mom who helped her gain confidence
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Meet KHS’ new Board Chair, Patrick Padgett! It’s been nearly 10 years since KHS featured a pit bull named Henry and touted him as an “ambassadog.” Now, Henry’s companion, Patrick Padgett, is the new Chair of the KHS Board of Directors. And yes, Henry’s still around. “He’s an old man now, but he’s still referred
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Darling, an emaciated poodle-mix puppy, was dropped at our doors earlier this week, alone in the rain, emaciated and scared. Her extreme malnourishment left her ribs and spine visible, and she could barely walk due to severe matting that restricted her frail body. The KHS veterinary team rushed her in to provide emergency care, and shaved
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Help TWICE As Many Animals with Your Gift At only four months old, Cowboy was abandoned overnight on a delivery bag outside our doors. He had a severe break to his leg, caused by blunt force trauma. Cowboy was in tremendous pain. Thanks to friends like you, he received the surgery and care he desperately
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