Sarge needed to be rescued. He needed … a superhero. The senior Border Collie mix arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) last spring from a rural Kentucky shelter after he was found as a stray. He was covered in long, whip-shaped scars. He also had severe glaucoma, which caused painful pressure in his eyes […]
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Maria Jones, a retired high school world languages teacher, volunteers at the Sam Swope Pet TLC exercising dogs. She also helps out at Kentucky Humane Society events when possible. To Maria, one of the greatest joys of volunteering is seeing senior pets and bonded animals adopted. She also has a soft spot for animals who
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Summertime and the living’s easy. But not necessarily for your pet. While there’s plenty of fun in the sun, there are also dangers. And it’s up to all pet owners to guard against warm weather hazards. Here are some tips from our Pet Help Line – 502-509-3748 – which is supported by Banfield Foundation and Dogs Trust USA:
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This little angel was found by two Good Samaritans and brought to the Kentucky Humane Society on June 19. Opal, as we are calling her, has a severe eye issue that left her completely blind and in pain—probably from years of neglect and untreated infections. We rushed her into surgery to remove the source of
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It’s heartbreaking seeing a senior animal abandoned at a shelter. They are confused. Depressed. Dejected. That’s what happened to Duchess. At 17 years old, this little Dachshund was left at a rural county shelter by her family. Every day, Duchess waited hopefully for her family to return. And every night, she went to sleep brokenhearted.
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Every year, hundreds of pet families are affected by flooding, tornadoes and other natural disasters that are prone to our region. Although many of these families have detailed emergency preparedness plans in place in the event of a natural disaster, often times these plans do not include specifics for pets. Unfortunately, the significant risks disasters
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Grant will support the creation of a national equine transport program The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) has won a $150,000 grant from The Right Horse Initiative to create a national equine relocation program. KHS was one of four finalists competing for The Right Idea Grant Challenge for the most innovative plan for boosting equine adoptions.
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Seeing the World Differently Meet Stevie and Ray! These five-week-old cuties came to the Kentucky Humane Society on Monday with their mom and two other siblings. You may notice that Stevie and Ray have a unique look to them. Well, that’s because these fluffy little ones both have underdeveloped eyes and are completely blind! Despite
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In March we launched our new core values, and we are excited to share them! Read more. Letter from Lori Dear Friends, In March, the Kentucky Humane Society team gathered at the University of Louisville Rauch Planetarium to celebrate the lifesaving achievements of our staff. Every day, our compassionate team saves and improves lives. From
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With all the recent rain, some Kentuckians are facing flooding. Are you “pet prepared”? Check out these safety tips. LOUISVILLE KY – The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is encouraging pet parents to fully consider their pets in their emergency planning. The Louisville-based animal welfare agency is a Hill’s Disaster Relief Network Partner, a program that
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