Dogs
Chihuahua Puppy Fighting for Her Life
The Kentucky Humane Society is caring for an extremely emaciated Chihuahua with a body condition score of 1 out of 9, which is the lowest score an animal can have and still be alive. Her temperature was just 90 degrees (11 degrees lower than normal) when she arrived on June 15.
Blind Puppy Given Second Chance
Healthy Pets Clinic Offering Preventives to Previous Clients via Appointment
The Kentucky Humane Society’s Healthy Pets Clinic is excited to start offering preventives to our current clients starting Monday, April 27.
The clinic will be open by appointment only to current clients. No new clients will be accepted.
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'Date with a Dog' Program Supported by PEDIGREE Foundation
The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) has received a $9,220 grant from PEDIGREE Foundation to help expand its “Date with a Dog” initiative, which allows trained volunteers to “check out” a shelter dog for the day.
“Date with a Dog volunteers have taken dogs out on ‘dates’ to animal-friendly businesses, walks in the park, or home to watch movies and chill on the couch,” said Kaitlyn Murray, KHS Adoptions Manager.
It's Cuddle Time! Puppy Grams for Valentine's
Give your special someone the perfect Valentine's Day gift. Send them a Puppy Gram!
Your Valentine's Puppy Cuddle Gram will be delivered by a Kentucky Humane Society volunteer to your loved one's home or business for a 30-minute cuddle visit. Each visit includes a personalized card and special Valentine’s treats!
Beagle Dragged by Truck Recovering at KHS
An 8-year-old beagle is recovering at the Kentucky Humane Society after he was dragged by a truck in Breckinridge County.
Witnesses saw the dog, now named Dean, being dragged by a truck down a country road. His wounds included road rash and a deep tissue wound to his back right leg. A good Samaritan found him and took him to the vet, who then turned Dean in to the Breckinridge County Animal Shelter.