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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As 2025 comes to a close, we’re elated to share just a few of the lifesaving successes we’ve achieved with your help at the Kentucky Humane Society this year: We have one more chance to save even more lives before wrapping up 2025. Donations to our Give Hope campaign are being TRIPLE MATCHED thanks to an incredible […]
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Gabriel, an 8-month-old weanling at our Willow Hope Farm, spent the weekend in critical condition and needs all the positive vibes and happy thoughts he can get. We’d noticed him laying down more than normal and as evening approached, one of our team members saw him rolling, a warning sign of colic – which can be fatal when left […]
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The end of the year is nearing and you may be wondering how you can maximize your tax benefits. Did you know that you can get a tax break while also helping the animals you love and care about? With recent charitable giving incentives introduced through recent legislation, some donors may see expanded deduction opportunities […]
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Remembering Chili Our hearts are completely broken. Our sweet girl Chili passed away yesterday. We poured everything we could into her care and were awaiting bloodwork results to determine if she had Sharpei Fever, but this poor girl was just too immunocompromised to continue fighting the barrage of illnesses she’d been battling. As we process this loss, we find peace in […]
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When Chili arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center, her condition shocked us. This five-year-old Sharpei is painfully swollen all over her body, so much so that she cannot see or walk without extreme discomfort. Chili’s condition is complex – she has likely been without proper care for years, and each ailment will need […]
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Support Shelter Animals While You Shop KHS has compiled a list of amazing ways to shop for the animal lovers in your life so that you can give extra meaningful gifts this holiday season. Your support helps nearly 6,000 vulnerable cats, dogs and horses that come into our care each year. Get Your Gifts from the […]
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