For the second year in a row, KHS will represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the cutest sporting event of the year – Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl! Wynonna the Shih Tzu mix and Showgirl the Chow Chow mix will represent TEAM FLUFF on the big day. No matter which KHS pup you’re rooting for, you could win […]
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Seven-year-old Ivy arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center in desperate need of our help. She’d been suffering from severe bladder stones for months on end, leaving her in constant pain as she urinated blood. We promised this sweet senior we’d help her feel better, and immediately got to work. Knowing she’d been in
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When we first introduced you to Mr. Baker the Biscuit Maker a few weeks ago, our hope was to prevent eye removal surgery by providing him with topical medications to combat his severe eye ulcer. Unfortunately after three weeks of medication and eye drops, he made little progress and the time had come to alter his treatment plan. In order to
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Lilo’s Road to Recovery Last week, we introduced you to Lilo – a severely underweight newborn kitten with an infected, ruptured eye. Since then, she’s been in a loving foster home with a staff member and has gained nearly 100 grams thanks to frequent overnight feedings. Though Lilo isn’t in the clear yet, her progress gives us hope that
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With temperatures dropping throughout the region, what can pet owners do to keep pets warm and healthy? Follow these tips provided by the Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Retention Services. Winter Pet Tips from the Kentucky Humane Society For more tips, call the Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Retention Services, 502-509-4738 or visit kyhumane.org/help. KHS’ Pet Retention Services provides advice for
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We’re Going to the Puppy Bowl! We are thrilled to share that for the second year in a row, KHS will represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the cutest sporting event of the year – Animal Planet’s 22nd annual Puppy Bowl! Tune into Animal Planet at 2 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 8 to watch our stars
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Update on Mr. Baker the Biscuit Maker Last week, we introduced you to Mr. Baker the Biscuit Maker – a kitty who’s affectionate personality shines despite an ulcer covering his right eye. Unfortunately, while providing this sweet boy with his medication over the weekend, we noticed he was suffering from diarrhea. Tests revealed that on top of everything else, poor
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New Initiative to Protect Horses in Eastern Kentucky We’re thrilled to share a major milestone that the Kentucky Humane Society’s Equine C.A.R.E. team has been leading for free-roaming horses in Eastern Kentucky. In 2025, KHS launched a proactive, humane fertility control program in Magoffin County using Porcine Zona Pellucida (PZP)—a safe, effective contraceptive vaccine that helps stabilize wild horse populations without
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Gingy Update 1/2/2025 We’re pleased to share that Gingy, the French Bulldog we introduced you to earlier this week, has been safely transferred to the care of a trusted rescue partner – Proud Pups Rescue Inc. This decision wasn’t made lightly, but we firmly believe it is in Gingy’s best interest. Though she’s started making
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As we near the end of the year, our Give Hope campaign is also coming to a close. Donate before midnight tonight and your gift will TRIPLE thanks to a lifesaving $30,000 investment from national nonprofit organization, Petco Love. That means you’ll impact 3X as many animals like Truffle – a two-year-old cat who recently arrived in
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