To help families with pet companions act quickly during a crisis, our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition recommend creating a pet emergency kit. The kit should include: – Basic first aid supplies – 3-day supply of water and pet food in a waterproof container – Food and water bowl – Safety harness and leash –
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Help support vulnerable animals like Suni and Simone! These sweet, two-month-old Chihuahua puppies recently arrived at KHS in bad shape. They were covered in Demodectic Mange (Demodex) – a skin condition that is caused by microscopic mites that embed into a dog’s skin. Suni and Simone had raw, itchy skin and were covered in scabs,
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Last week, 14 small dogs and puppies were transported to our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center by the ASPCA after they were affected by Tropical Storm Debby. These poor pups were evacuated from the Humane Society of Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia, after their shelter and community experienced severe storm damage. By taking
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Help us unlock an extra $15,000 for our TLC Fund! On Saturday night, we hosted our annual Tuxes & Tails Gala, where we highlighted special animals whose lives were changed this year by our Tender Loving Care (TLC) Fund. The TLC Fund covers the cost of urgent medical care and behavioral rehabilitation for our most
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PAWPARAZZI WANTED! Turn your furry companion into a star for our 2025 Pet Calendar! We are so excited to announce our annual Pet Calendar Contest is NOW OPEN and we can’t wait to see your pet shine. Do you have a stunning shot of your elegant equine, favorite feline, or precious pooch? Or maybe you’ve
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Leland spent over 200 DAYS at the Kentucky Humane Society, waiting patiently for his forever family to come along. Day in and day out, he watched his fellow shelter dogs get their happy endings. Still, Leland waited. We promised him we’d never give up, and that we knew his perfect match was out there looking
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Clarabelle Update 6/18/24 Clarabelle arrived at KHS with her ten puppies after being rescued from the side of a highway. She was extremely malnourished and in desperate need of tender loving care so that she could care for her babies. Despite being closed at the time, our East Campus team jumped into action and gave
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We have an exciting update to share about our sweet puppy Carol, who recently underwent surgery to amputate her injured front elbow. After receiving plenty of love and snuggles and getting some much-deserved rest under the nurturing care of our veterinary team, Carol has made an incredible comeback. She doesn’t even seem to realize she’s
Barlow, a three-year-old Standard Poodle, recently arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society in a heartbreaking condition. This sweet boy was severely matted from head to toe, causing him immense pain. Matting can also lead to serious health issues, especially for breeds like Barlow’s that need regular grooming. Our incredible vet team quickly stepped in, gently
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Sweet n’ Low was found abandoned in an alley, extremely pregnant and suffering with a difficult labor. The one-year-old Pocket Pittie was rushed to KHS’ Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center where 11 staff members were waiting for her arrival to perform an after-hours emergency C-section. Sweet n’ Low survived the surgery but, unfortunately,
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