Before you read any further, please know that the dog we’re about to show you is safe and getting the loving care she needs. KHS does not have the jurisdiction to investigate crimes against animals, no matter how horrific. Our job is to give her the care she needs to survive, and we hope you’ll stand behind […]
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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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Petunia Update 3/31/2025 Petunia arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center last week with a severely broken front left leg. Knowing amputation was the only way to guarantee this sweet girl makes a full recovery, we proceeded with surgery on Friday morning. Since then, Petunia has been recovering under our veterinary team’s
SURPRISE! The BISSELL Pet Foundation is partnering with KHS to host an emergency #EmptyTheShelters adoption event, starting TODAY (2/28). All adult dogs (1 year and older) will have WAIVED adoption fess THIS WEEKEND ONLY, in an effort to create space for the animals most impacted by recent severe in Eastern Kentucky. Shelters nationwide are overcrowded, and we NEED
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Riga Tony recently arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center in desperate need of our help after being hit by a car. He was clearly injured and unable to bear weight on either of his front legs without whining in pain. Our hearts broke for this poor two-year-old pup, so we welcomed him with
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Peggy Update 2/20/2025 Last week we introduced you to Peggy, a tiny puppy who was born with her mom’s umbilical cord wrapped around her back right foot, causing it to lose blood supply and turn necrotic. Because of the nature of her injuries and her young age, we carefully crafted a plan to keep Peggy comfortable while letting
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Marshmallow on the Road to Recovery Marshmallow is recovering after coming into KHS suffering from wounds sustained in an animal attack. She underwent surgery yesterday to drain the abscess on her face, and is healing very well so far. She gets perkier by the hour and seems to be much more comfortable now that the swelling on her
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At KHS, we’re dedicated to supporting both the animals in our community and the people who love them. So, when Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana (OKI) reached out to us to help make a four-year-old animal lover’s dream of becoming a “pet doctor” come true, we couldn’t wait to be a part of it! Ellie, who is bravely undergoing treatment for
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Miracle Fighting for her Life in Equine Hospital After Emergency Rescue on Saturday While preparing for severe winter weather on Saturday, the Kentucky Humane Society Equine C.A.R.E. team received an urgent request to remove ten feral-born, free-roaming horses from the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. These horses are malnourished and suffering from extreme effects of mineral deficiencies due to lack of
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Victor Rushed to Equine Hospital with Colic Symptoms Victor Update 1/6/2025 On Saturday morning, Victor got up all on his own! He did need help from the lift each subsequent time he tried to rise that day, but that’s a start. Then, we were told he got up TWICE yesterday on his own. This is
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