Yesterday a wounded dog came to KHS as an emergency medical intake after a suspected animal attack. The one-year-old girl has gashes on her shoulder and head that are weeping with infection. These wounds are so deep that her skin is falling apart, leaving muscles and tissues exposed. If much more time had passed without […]
Wonder Woman Comes to KHS with Deep Wounds Read More »
KHS joins Oxmoor Auto Group at Pitt Academy for Puppies & Pizza Yesterday, KHS joined Oxmoor Auto Group at Pitt Academy, a local non-profit serving students with learning differences, for Puppies and Pizza! Students enjoyed lunch and puppy cuddles as apart of their Puppy Pals program. This pawsome initiative allows students the opportunity to decompress […]
Feel Good Friday: Puppies and Pizza at Pitt Academy! Read More »
Spay and Neuter Your Pets to Help Animals Like Betty Help end pet overpopulation and prevent unnecessary pain by spaying or neutering your pet. Betty, an unspayed, nine-year-old miniature poodle arrived at KHS last week with large, painful masses on her mammary glands. Our vet team knew that the masses could develop into cancer if they weren’t […]
Life-Changing Moments for Betty, Reese and Ginger Read More »
Watch our TLC Fund video for inspiring stories about animals impacted by this fund. Dear Friends of Animals, As KHS’ staff veterinarian, I am on the front lines of the lifesaving work we perform every day for the hundreds of suffering animals who come through our doors. This work is only possible because of your […]
Help Us Raise an Extra $15,000 for our TLC Fund by August 18 Read More »
Thank you for being a lifesaver for animals like Fancy! We are so grateful to have you as a friend and supporter! Fancy arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society after she was found injured by a vehicle’s fan belt. This two-month-old kitten had terrible injuries to her face and leg. Despite the discomfort she was […]
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Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads out there! From human babies to fur-babies, the love of a dad is paw-some. Today, we want to recognize our fantastic foster dads! They open their hearts and homes to some of the Kentucky Humane Society’s most vulnerable animals, giving them the love and support they need […]
Celebrating Our Fabulous Foster Dads Read More »
Pooh Bear was surrendered to the Kentucky Humane Society when his owner was no longer able to care for him. When he arrived, he was terrified and in terrible shape. The young Bulldog mix was filthy, emaciated and suffering from an advanced case of heartworms. Painful insect bites covered his whole body and were so […]
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Our Main and East Campuses will close today, Friday March 3, at 4:00 p.m. due to inclement weather and flooding in some areas. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will reopen tomorrow at our regular hours for all services. Thank you for your understanding.
KHS Closing at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023 Read More »
Happy Howlidays! We are changing our hours for the holidays. On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve we are open 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. We are closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Thank you for your understanding!
KHS Howliday Hours Read More »
Adoption Event to Find Urgently Needed Homes for Animals This Holiday Season Sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) and the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) today announced that they are participating in a national “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” event sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation. The event starts today at […]
