Milo recently came to the Kentucky Humane Society in need of some extra TLC. He’s very skinny and not a fan of shelter life. Currently, he’s too emaciated to undergo neuter surgery and has some small patches of hair loss due to lack of proper care. Thankfully, a dedicated foster is giving him a place to stay […]
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Luck is in the air this spring at the Kentucky Humane Society. Now through April 15, every donation to KHS will be doubled, up to $15,000, thanks to a generous donor who made our Spring Match possible. That means every gift can go twice as far to help vulnerable animals like Pixie. Every $1 = […]
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Cats like Bitsy Need Your Support Bitsy is only four months old and has already suffered unimaginable pain. She recently came to our Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center with a life-threatening tail injury. This poor kitten’s tail was broken and degloved, meaning muscle and tissue were exposed. With infection seeping from her wounds, we […]
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March is National Pet Vaccination Month! Vaccinations protect our pets from dangerous diseases like parvo, distemper and panleukopenia – keeping them healthy and happy for years to come! This month, take a moment to check if your pet is up to date on their vaccines. Not only does it safeguard their health, but it also […]
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An Update on Darla and Her Puppies Against all odds, Darla and her 8 puppies are still alive. The single puppy who’s been in foster with a staff member is still fighting, and has slowly started eating independently. We also received word today that the three puppies who’ve been at a local clinic undergoing seizure treatment are stable, […]
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As longtime supporters of the Kentucky Humane Society, Oxmoor Auto Group is sponsoring the care of 52 adoptable animals in 2026. Their gift will help provide food, shelter, spay/neuter surgeries, medical care and behavior assistance to the pets in our care while they search for places to call home. This collaborative partnership, now stronger than […]
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February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and unfortunately, Brunhilde knows firsthand just how important alteration surgery is. This six-year-old Yorkie recently came to our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center with a ruptured mammary tumor and by the time she arrived, infection was quickly spreading throughout her entire body. With time of the essence, we quickly prepped Brunhilde […]
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Help Us Rally Behind Darla and Her Puppies Four of Darla’s eight puppies are now in critical condition. The puppy we were most concerned about made it through the night, but remains lethargic and unmotivated to eat. To make matters even worse, three more puppies experienced life-threatening seizures today. The 3 puppies who seized this morning are […]
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Severely Emaciated Mama Needs Your Help This mama came to our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center yesterday afternoon after arriving at Louisville Metro Animal Services in horrific condition. She has 8 – yes, EIGHT – six-week-old puppies in tow and has clearly sacrificed her health and wellbeing to keep them alive. This poor mama […]
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The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) has received a transformative $1 million grant from the Joanie Bernard Foundation to support the expansion and naming of its S.N.I.P. (Spay/Neuter Incentive Program) Clinic at KHS’ new Animal & Community Campus in Louisville, scheduled to open in 2027. The Joanie Bernard Foundation S.N.I.P. Clinic will be a cornerstone of the new campus and will create Kentucky’s largest high-volume spay/neuter clinic, […]
