Support Senior Pets like Carl Our veterinary team is caring for a senior Chihuahua who came to our Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center shivering in a tote bag. This tiny dog, who we’ve named Carl, was rescued by a Good Samaritan who found him running along the streets in the rain and knew […]
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KHS, Waterfront Park and Feeders Pet Supply have joined forces to bring back Bark & Brunch by the Bridge for the third year in a row! This brunch series invites both park enthusiasts and pet lovers alike to enjoy their Sundays in the beautiful surroundings of Waterfront Park! This year, the event series will take
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Seven puppies arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society in a plastic container last week when employees of a local auto parts shop found them scared and alone in their parking lot. Our hearts broke knowing someone left these two-month-old babies to fend for themselves. Upon their arrival at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center,
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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