The Grey Muzzle Organization Supports Kentucky Humane Society’s Efforts to Keep Senior Dogs in Their Homes Old dogs have something to wag about, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) are among the winners. KHS is one of 90 animal welfare groups chosen […]
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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
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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
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Late Thursday night, 13 cats were abandoned outside the KHS admissions lobby. Four cats were found in milk crates that had been zip-tied together, while nine of them were crammed into a single carrier. Most of the cats are of a healthy weight and are friendly, and one cat was nursing a single kitten. Our
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As our nation’s shelters are overburdened due to increased owner surrenders and longer stays for pets, BISSELL Pet Foundation is prompting a national call for adoption with its Summer National “Empty the Shelters” reduced-fee adoption event. From July 14-31, 2023, the Kentucky Humane will waive adoptionfees for all adult dogs and cats (1 year and
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Join us Thursday evenings for KHS Happy Hour at our Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive! Starting July 6, the Kentucky Humane Society’s Main Campus will be open until 7 p.m. every Thursday to give adopters more time to adopt their next furry family member. Stop by to meet all of our amazing adoptable cats and
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Pet owners can help keep their pets safe during Independence Day festivities by following these simple tips!
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Safety tips from the Kentucky Humane Society Poor air quality in the Louisville area impacts not only people, it can also impact animals, including cats, dogs and horses. If you experience the effects of smoke from the Canadian wildfires, you should assume your companion animal is uncomfortable too and take precautions to keep them safe.
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Create a “Pet Independence Day” with $17.76 Dog Adoptions and $0 Cat Adoptions The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is FULL and invites the public to create a “pet independence day” for grateful shelter pets by adopting. During the “Pet Independence Adoption Celebration” June 30-July 4, dogs 1 year and older can be adopted for $17.76,
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Enter for Your Pet’s Chance to be a Calendar Model! As fellow pet owners, we know you have tons of photos of your furry best friend. Now’s your chance to have your favorite photo of your pet featured in KHS’ 2024 Pet Calendar – all while helping homeless animals! Submit your photos for a donation
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