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 […]
Cat in Critical Condition Needs Your Help Warning: Graphic Content Below A seven-year-old Siamese cat was recently found on the streets by a Good Samaritan who recognized that he needed immediate medical attention. This poor kitty, whom we’ve named Fish Biscuits, arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center just in time for us to help him. Sadly, he is
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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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Last week, heavy flooding impacted multiple counties across Eastern Kentucky. We knew our friends at other shelters were in need. So, as we waited for the flooding levels to decrease and the roads to become passable, we did what we could by sending food and supplies to local stores for their shelter staff to pick
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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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‼️ 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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The Franklin County 13 have been at our Willow Hope Farm for almost a month now, and are making slow, steady strides towards recovery every day. The first month of care is critical, and often times touch-and-go, for neglected horses. We are constantly monitoring for symptoms of refeeding syndrome and supporting them as they reacclimate
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