Kentucky Humane Society is full – asks the public to give homes to dogs LOUISVILLE KY, JUNE 8 – The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is in urgent need of adopters – as well as foster homes – for medium and large dogs. The nonprofit animal shelter has run out of room for adult dogs and […]
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We are thrilled to report that Waggin’ Tail at the Waterfront was a howling success! Over 1,500 dogs and their families came out to Louisville’s favorite dog-friendly family festival on Sunday – and helped raise over $100,000 for the animals at the Kentucky Humane Society! We are so grateful and thrilled for our community’s support
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Our friends at Park Community Credit Union have opened their newest branch at 7714Bardstown Road! In celebration of this new location, they are offering a “pawsome” new member bonus this week only, June 5–9. New members will receive $100 and the Kentucky Humane Society will receive a $25 donation! Stop by and fetch the Official Kentucky
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Two-month-old Fancy is fighting for her life. Her little body was viciously torn apart when she was caught in a vehicle’s fan belt after she fell asleep under a car hood. She has lacerations all over her face and a hole in her frontal sinus making it difficult for her to breathe. The fan belt
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Republic Bank Sponsors Free Vaccines and Flea & Tick Preventatives for Cats and Dogs at KHS CARE-a-van Mobile Veterinary Clinic The Kentucky Humane Society’s CARE-a-van mobile veterinary clinic will be at Change Today, Change Tomorrow’s headquarters on Monday, June 12, to provide local pet owners with low cost, high-quality pet wellness services. Change Today, Change
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Help us earn $10,000 in matching funds when you donate today Our community lost an icon when Coach Denny Crum passed away on May 9. His basketball record is legendary, and he is beloved by University of Louisville Cardinal fans. What many may not know is that the man our community considers a hero was
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On May 17, the Kentucky Humane Society took in six very ill puppies from a shelter in Eastern Kentucky. The puppies all have parvovirus, or parvo, an extremely contagious virus that can lead to death for unvaccinated puppies. The puppies are lethargic and weak with vomiting and diarrhea. They are receiving IV fluids and are
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The Kentucky Humane (KHS) and Habitat for Humanity are bringing low-cost pet wellness services to Louisville’s Portland neighborhood on Tuesday, May 30. The KHS CARE-a-van mobile veterinary clinic will welcome pets outside the Habitat for Humanity’s headquarters at 1621 Rowan St, Louisville. The CARE-a-van will offer pet wellness services for cats and dogs by appointment
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The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is joining BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia for their national “Empty the Shelters” event. Thursday-Sunday, May 11-14, adoption fees will be waived for all KHS dogs one year and older. No Adoption Fees on Adult Dogs: Thursday, May 11: Friday, May 12: Saturday, May 13: Sunday, May 14: Adopters in
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The Kentucky Humane Society rescued a starving, orphaned foal last month from a remote mountain in Eastern Kentucky. The other horses in the free-roaming herd were striking and biting the weak foal, making it even more unlikely he would survive. We transported him to an equine hospital and named him Little Orphan Andy. Andy was too weak
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