Easter is a fun celebration for treats and festivities, but it can be potentially dangerous for our four-legged friends. To help your buddies have the best Easter ever, check out our Easter safety tips below! Chocolate, the deadly candy Chocolate is very toxic to pets. They can’t metabolize the chemicals in chocolate like humans. Unfortunately, […]
Easter Pet Safety Tips Read More »
Little Tatum came to KHS with horrific injuries after being hit by a car. His tail was completely degloved, leaving raw tissue exposed and vulnerable to deadly infections. Without immediate treatment, his short two-year-old life would be at stake. Our vet team performed an emergency tail amputation surgery, but fear Tatum may be suffering from further injuries. They will take
Tatum’s Road to Recovery Read More »
Updated 3/19/24 This week, we took in seven adorable, but very sick German Shepherd puppies: Ari, Arden, Finley, Rowan, Blythe, Hayden and Lennox. These tiny eight-week-old puppies, weighing about three pounds each, tested positive for Coccidia, a life-threatening intestinal infection that causes extreme lethargy, diarrhea and the inability to eat or drink. As soon as they arrived
Seven Sick Siblings in Need of Urgent Care Read More »
We have an exciting update to share about our sweet puppy Carol, who recently underwent surgery to amputate her injured front elbow. After receiving plenty of love and snuggles and getting some much-deserved rest under the nurturing care of our veterinary team, Carol has made an incredible comeback. She doesn’t even seem to realize she’s
Three-month-old Carol came to the Kentucky Humane Society this week in need of our help. This sweet puppy sustained a traumatic break to her front left elbow, and it’s clear that walking and putting weight on the injured leg is a challenge for this poor puppy. After carefully evaluating her, our veterinary team decided amputation is the
Carol Needs Your Help to Heal Read More »
Barlow, a three-year-old Standard Poodle, recently arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society in a heartbreaking condition. This sweet boy was severely matted from head to toe, causing him immense pain. Matting can also lead to serious health issues, especially for breeds like Barlow’s that need regular grooming. Our incredible vet team quickly stepped in, gently
Barlow’s Road to Recovery Read More »
February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day – share a picture of your KHS pet with us on Facebook. Make sure to shower your furry friends with a little extra love today. Our staff at KHS will be giving our shelter pets, like Sweet n’ Low, Evelyn and Bonnie, extra affection too! Sweet n’ Low
Love Your Pet Day – Updates on Sweet n’ Low, Bonnie & Evelyn Read More »
Sweet n’ Low was found abandoned in an alley, extremely pregnant and suffering with a difficult labor. The one-year-old Pocket Pittie was rushed to KHS’ Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center where 11 staff members were waiting for her arrival to perform an after-hours emergency C-section. Sweet n’ Low survived the surgery but, unfortunately,
Abused Dog Clings to Life – Your Help is Critical Read More »
Evelyn came to KHS from another shelter late last week with a severe case of Demodectic mange (Demodex) – a skin condition that is caused by microscopic mites that embed in a dog’s skin. This poor six-month-old puppy was extremely itchy and uncomfortable, with her pink skin scratched raw and covered in scabs. Despite her
Recent Arrival at KHS! Read More »
Early this week, a 12-month-old puppy arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center with a shocking degloving injury to her back left foot. The poor puppy, who we’ve named Bonnie, has exposed bone where a pup’s paw should be. Unsure of exactly how this gruesome injury occurred, our veterinary team leaped into
Puppy Arrives at KHS with Degloved Foot Read More »
