You may remember our buddy Travolta, who came to the Kentucky Humane Society in January 2022 in terrible condition after an Uber driver found him lying limp on the side of the road. The poor puppy was covered in feces and painfully matted fur. This along with severe emaciation, made it impossible for him to […]
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It is with heavy hearts that we share sweet Ali, the brave puppy fighting Parvovirus and Pneumonia, took his last breaths yesterday afternoon. Despite our veterinary team’s dedicated efforts, including non-stop medical care and emergency blood transfusions from sweet Jeffurry, Ali’s tiny body could not overcome the impact of the illnesses. We are heartbroken over
Every single day, the staff at the Kentucky Humane Society work tirelessly to change the lives of pets in need. While celebrating National Change a Pet’s Life Day (January 24), it only feels right to shine the spotlight on our incredible team and the vital role that each person plays in saving thousands of lives
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When Popcorn arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society’s Willow Hope Farm in 2021, she was pregnant and struggling to survive alone as a free-roaming horse. Our Equine C.A.R.E. team immediately took her under their wing and promised to be there for her no matter how long it took to find her a loving home. Popcorn
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It’s Change a Pet’s Life Day, and thanks to the incredible generosity of an anonymous donor, all gifts made today will be matched up to a total of $10,000! This match will double your impact and help twice as many animals in need find loving homes. Help us meet the match by midnight tonight! Your
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Today is National Change a Pet’s Life Day! Though pets’ lives are changed every day at the Kentucky Humane Society, we are taking the time to celebrate by sharing ways you can help change a pet’s life! By donating today, you can support lifesaving care for animals like Paige, who recently came to KHS after
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Yesterday, our Parvo puppy’s condition drastically declined, prompting emergency measures. He broke with Pneumonia and had few white blood cells remaining to fight off the secondary infection. Our veterinary team performed an urgent blood transfusion to combat his anemia and worsening immune system. They turned to Jeffurry – a calm, loving six-year-old shelter pup. When
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Our veterinary team is currently caring for an extremely sick puppy who tested positive for Canine Parvovirus, also known as Parvo. This puppy is very dehydrated and has intestinal damage, leaving him down three pounds since his intake. Too weak to lift this head, drink water or eat on his own, he is in critical condition and
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Mr. Happy is On the Mend Mr. Happy is recovering well from amputation surgery after coming to KHS suffering from a radial nerve avulsion in his front left leg. He grows more alert by the day, purring and leaning into affection every chance he gets. Now that Mr. Happy’s leg is on the mend, our
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Mr. Happy, an emaciated five-month-old kitten, recently arrived at KHS’ Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center in critical condition. He was covered in fleas and unable to walk due to an unknown injury to his front leg that left it without muscle tone or strength. Our dedicated veterinary staff wasted no time in providing
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