Mr. Happy, an emaciated five-month-old kitten, recently arrived at KHS’ Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center in critical condition. He was covered in fleas and unable to walk due to an unknown injury to his front leg that left it without muscle tone or strength. Our dedicated veterinary staff wasted no time in providing […]
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The Kentucky Humane Society is thrilled to announce our participation in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s national “Empty the Shelters” event! From this Thursday, October 5 through Saturday, October 14, KHS is waiving adoption fees for all adult dogs and cats (1 year and older). While adoption fees are waived, the adoption process remains the same.
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As fellow animal lovers and pet owners, we know you love to show off your furry best friend. Now’s your chance to have them featured in the popular 2024 Kentucky Humane Society Pet Calendar! We’ve got some great tips to help you get the purrfect photo to submit to the contest. So there you have
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Two-month-old Fancy is fighting for her life. Her little body was viciously torn apart when she was caught in a vehicle’s fan belt after she fell asleep under a car hood. She has lacerations all over her face and a hole in her frontal sinus making it difficult for her to breathe. The fan belt
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KHS Providing Free Veterinary Care, Delivering Supplies, Volunteering at Impacted Shelters, Transporting Animals in Need of Urgent Medical Care The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is on the ground in Eastern Kentucky through today, where it spent the past week supporting shelters, animals and communities impacted by the floods in 2022. Since Tuesday, KHS has made
Magic Awaits Surgery to Recover from Gunshot It has been about a month since Magic arrived at KHS with a broken jaw caused by a vicious gunshot to his head. Miraculously, our sweet boy has been in good spirits as he slowly recovers. The wound above his eye and the painful slice in his tongue –
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All of us at KHS paw-sitively adore a day dedicated to love and we are excited to celebrate the wonderful animals in our care – no matter their type. Thanks to your generosity, we can be here for them this Valentine’s Day, and every day, to give them the care and support they need while
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Thirty of 176 Neglected Cats Arrive at KHS Yesterday, the Kentucky Humane Society took in 30 of 176 cats who were rescued last week from an appalling large-scale neglect situation in Mississippi. The cats were found in filthy, fly and flea-infested conditions throughout three residences owned by one individual. Many of the 176 cats were tragically living
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Yesterday, the Kentucky Humane Society took in six animals from Louisville Metro Animal Services, including five large dogs and one very tiny, injured kitten named Barry. The 2-month-old’s right eye was so infected that the globe had ruptured and Barry was in unimaginable pain and distress! As always, our vet team acted quickly to put a
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The 2023 KHS Pet Calendars are here! For all who submitted photos, thanks for making this the best calendar yet! You can purchase your Calendar online through Feeders Pet Supply or in person at our Main Campus and East Campus. Below are the Featured Pets of the Month! Scroll to the bottom of the page
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