Oliver Update – 7/9/24 Oliver officially weighs 50 pounds – that’s a 20-pound increase since he arrived at KHS three weeks ago! His condition is stable, and we’re happy to see him getting stronger and happier each day. Ollie’s blood sugar levels are no longer fluctuating as severely now that he’s eating in regular intervals. […]
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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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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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When Celia arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society, we noticed she wasn’t putting any weight on her front right leg. Worried, our veterinary team immediately took her in for x-rays. What we saw broke our hearts. We discovered that not only was Celia’s leg severely broken but it was also littered with shrapnel. This leads us to
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Arthur Update – 7/12 We are thrilled to share that our resilient boy Arthur has been CLEARED FOR ADOPTION by our veterinary team! This loving kitty came to KHS in May covered in severely infected burn wounds and needed intensive treatment to heal from the trauma. Arthur is FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) positive, which made
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Support Senior Pets like Carl Our veterinary team is caring for a senior Chihuahua who came to our Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center shivering in a tote bag. This tiny dog, who we’ve named Carl, was rescued by a Good Samaritan who found him running along the streets in the rain and knew
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Little Tatum came to KHS with horrific injuries after being hit by a car. His tail was completely degloved, leaving raw tissue exposed and vulnerable to deadly infections. Without immediate treatment, his short two-year-old life would be at stake. Our vet team performed an emergency tail amputation surgery, but fear Tatum may be suffering from further injuries. They will take
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Updated 3/19/24 This week, we took in seven adorable, but very sick German Shepherd puppies: Ari, Arden, Finley, Rowan, Blythe, Hayden and Lennox. These tiny eight-week-old puppies, weighing about three pounds each, tested positive for Coccidia, a life-threatening intestinal infection that causes extreme lethargy, diarrhea and the inability to eat or drink. As soon as they arrived
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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
Three-month-old Carol came to the Kentucky Humane Society this week in need of our help. This sweet puppy sustained a traumatic break to her front left elbow, and it’s clear that walking and putting weight on the injured leg is a challenge for this poor puppy. After carefully evaluating her, our veterinary team decided amputation is the
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