How old do I have to be to volunteer? Volunteers must be a minimum of 14 years old to volunteer. From ages 14 to 17, Student Volunteers can perform their service work without parental guidance. However, parents are welcome to volunteer alongside a Student Volunteer as an active Adult Volunteer. Persons 18 years and older […]
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UPDATE October 14, 2021: We are thrilled that hundreds of animal lovers joined our Fall Giveathon by donating to help the animals on October 13! With your help, we raised $20,184! That’s enough to save an additional 81 animals – giving them lifesaving vaccines and medical care, spay/neuter surgeries, nutritious food, comfy beds and lots
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Ethan inducted into Animal Hall of Fame, Dr. Bewley named Veterinarian of the Year Ethan – the dog who survived extreme starvation – and his team of caretakers were honored at the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) annual awards luncheon on Saturday, September 25. The 2021 KVMA Animal Hall of Fame was awarded to
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Kentucky Humane Society part of 180+ shelters participating in national event hosted by BISSELL Pet Foundation BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting its fall 2021 national “Empty the Shelters” adoption event Oct. 4-10, a quarterly effort that has helped more than 61,781 pets find their forever homes in area shelters. During each nationwide event, BISSELL Pet
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Dear Friend of the Animals, Unwanted animals like Bear need your love. This 15-year-old Shepherd mix has bounced from home to home, and he still has so much love to give. When animals get on in years, it can be hard for them to find forever homes. The reality is they can’t compete with the
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Stop by Mile Wide Beer Co., located at 636 Barret Avenue, on Friday, October 1 between 5-8pm and feel the love! Mile Wide Beer Co. will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the sales of their Love, NE Pale Ale, to the Kentucky Humane Society. The Kentucky Humane Society will be on-site along
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UPDATE 9/24/21 pm: REST IN PEACE, LIAM: We are devastated to share with you that Liam has passed away. The emergency hospital contacted our veterinary team to say that Liam had coded. They began lifesaving measures, but he was not responding. The veterinarian believed that Liam was suffering, and that humane euthanasia was the most
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Donate on Sept. 17 to Help Needy Animals! Kona and her puppies found themselves in a desperate situation. Kona was very underweight and could barely care for her puppies. Worse, she was abandoned at an overcrowded animal shelter – and Hurricane Ida was fast approaching. Soon, much of southern Louisiana was engulfed in the hurricane,
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Adopters Can Choose Their Adoption Fees for Louisiana Pets Earlier this month, the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) took in over 60 shelter animals from Louisiana communities ravaged by Hurricane Ida. Since Thursday, September 16, some of the Louisiana dogs have been up adoption. Many of the cats have been up for adoption since Friday, September
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Animals at Kentucky Humane Society will make room for pets displaced after the storm LOUISVILLE KY – around 10 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, the Kentucky Humane Society received over 60 shelter animals from Louisiana communities ravaged by Hurricane Ida. Approximately 30 dogs and 30 cats will be housed temporarily at KHS’ Sam Swope Pet Retreat
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