There are many events in life that test your stress level, and these events can also have a big impact on your dog or cat. A new pet, moving, a new baby, new job; these are all changes that humans and animals alike must be prepared for. In this five part series, I will go […]
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Keep Pets Safe in Extreme Cold Cold Weather Pet Tips from the Kentucky Humane Society 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: Do not leave pets outdoors when the temperature drops. If you have outdoor dogs, […]
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Keep on Truckin’ Miracle cat survives being thrown from a car “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” says Larry Butler, a local truck driver and business owner. “I was driving on 265 in southern Indiana, and someone rolled down a car window. They had this little kitten dangling from their hand.” The sedan was […]
Debunking the Black Cat Myth Old Myths Die Hard With Halloween just around the corner, well-intentioned animal supporters are warning against the dangers of black cat adoptions on October 31. Some even advise animal welfare agencies against performing any adoptions of black cats the entire month of October. They fear that black cats will become […]
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$1 Million Gift Sam Swope Donates $1 Million to Help Our Most Fragile Pets! Dear Friends, Exciting news: right before this issue went to press, we announced that Mr. Sam Swope, founder of Sam Swope Auto Group, gave $1 million to the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS)! This incredible donation—the largest single gift from an individual donor […]
To Declaw or Not A decision that impacts your cat’s entire life By Katy McClellan, Pet Help Line Coordinator Question I have a cat who scratches my couch. Some of my friends have suggested declawing her, but I’m not so sure. Help! Answer Declawing. Say that word to a group of cat owners, and you […]
Bobby & Jeff Angels for Animals At KHS, a picture isn’t just worth a thousand words—it can mean a new home for a pet. A beautiful photo of a cat or dog that captures his or her unique personality helps our pets find homes faster. Two of our earliest and most faithful volunteer photographers were […]
Protect Pets in Winter Weather How You Can Help Pets During Winter Weather With temperatures dropping, winter can be challenging for cats and dogs. What can you do to keep pets warm and healthy? Follow these tips. • Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from drafts. […]
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Play Biting ‘OUCH!’ – PLAY BITING IN PUPPIES Downloadable PDF Play biting is one of the most common complaints made by those who are living with puppies and adolescent dogs. Why? Probably because 1) almost all puppies exhibit this behavior and 2) they have razor-sharp teeth. The level of mouthing you encounter with your puppy could be […]
Positive Reinforcement “POSITIVELY” BETTER TRAINING Downloadable PDF Many trainers used to believe that the best way to train a dog was to tell him over and over, and often harshly, all the things he was doing wrong. If the dog pulled on the leash, a sharp painful jerk was the way to correct this. If […]
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