Last week, we introduced you to Ralphie – a four-month-old puppy whose survival is nothing short of miraculous. He unknowingly ingested rat poison while outside scavenging for food and by the time he arrived at KHS, he was actively dying. Ralphie had to be resuscitated with CPR while our team actively pushed an emergency blood transfusion, but against all odds, he’s alive […]
Ralphie Update 12/4/2025 Ralphie’s survival is nothing short of miraculous. He unknowingly ingested rat poison while outside scavenging for food at only four months old. When he arrived at KHS, he was actively dying and had to be resuscitated with CPR while our team actively pushed an emergency blood transfusion. Against all odds, Ralphie is […]
Dying Puppy Resuscitated at Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center Read More »
Update on Recent Equine Rescue On Monday we introduced you to 39 horses who had been previously collected by an individual who did not have permission from local authorities to do so. You’ve probably been wondering: what happens next? Simply put, KHS does not have the capacity for all 39 horses at our Willow Hope Farm. In conjunction with […]
39 Horses Rescued – What’s Next? Read More »
39 Horses Rescued The Kentucky Humane Society Equine C.A.R.E. team, alongside our partners at the ASPCA, Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) and Appalachian Horse Project (AHP), is assisting 39 at-risk horses who were previously collected from a reclaimed mine site in Eastern Kentucky from an individual who didn’t have proper authorization from local authorities. The 39 horses were returned and immediately […]
Emergency Equine Intake Underway Read More »
What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement. On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, people around the world come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage generosity. When is Giving Tuesday this year? This year, Giving Tuesday is on December 2, 2025. What are the best ways to raise money for […]
Win BIG While Supporting Animals in our Community! Our annual Pawliday Raffle, sponsored by Lifetime Wealth Strategies, is open now and features a paw-some $1,000 cash prize that’s sure to make holiday shopping even more exciting! For just $20 per entry, you’re entered to win a $1,000 holiday shopping spree. Plus, you’ll rest assured knowing you’ve impacted the most vulnerable animals in […]
Pawliday Raffle Open! Read More »
Give Hope to Mattie and Her Puppies – 11/14/2025 Mattie, a two-year-old Beagle mix and new mama to four two-week-old puppies, was rushed to the Kentucky Humane Society’s Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center after she was struck by a vehicle. Poor Mattie has deep bruising along her stomach and on her nursing teats, along with […]
Injured Mama Dog Needs You Today Read More »
Pretzel Update 11/11/2025 Last week, we introduced you to Pretzel, a one-month-old puppy who was brought to the Kentucky Humane Society after being thrown out of a car into oncoming traffic. Avoiding physical injury, this poor pup was scared and malnourished. Our veterinary team provided Pretzel with fluids, nutrition and a warm place to rest, […]
Give Hope to Puppy Thrown from Moving Vehicle Read More »
Pixie Update 11/13/2025 This brave little Poodle mix came to the Kentucky Humane Society with two broken front legs. We sent her to a specialist who added pins and plates to her bones in hopes that they will begin to mend themselves. After some much-needed rest, Pixie moved into a loving foster home, and she’s […]
Dog With Two Broken Legs Needs Emergency Surgery Read More »
Labubu Update 11/4/2025 When we introduced you to Labubu last week, she was in terrible shape. Her fur was so matted that we couldn’t see her eyes, skin or nails, leaving her in terrible pain and unable to comfortably move. After removing 1.5 POUNDS of matted fur from this 11-year-old dog, we’re relieved to say […]
Neglected Senior Dog Arrives in Critical Condition Read More »
