At only four months old, Cowboy was abandoned overnight on a delivery bag outside the Kentucky Humane Society’s doors. He had a severe break to his leg, caused by blunt-force trauma. He was in such tremendous pain that he didn’t move the entire night. Early the next morning, a KHS staff member found him and […]
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Tis the season for giving pets a home for the holidays! From December 1-17, adoption fees will be waived for all adult dogs and cats (1+ years old) at Kentucky Humane Society locations during our Holiday Hope event sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation. Give an adult pet a second chance this holiday season. Older pets
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Tuesday evening, KHS assisted in bringing in 18 of nearly 60 dogs who were part of a large-scale neglectful hoarding/breeding operation led by Animal Rescue Corps in rural Kentucky. The facility has been shut down by Hart County law enforcement. Rescuers found 58 dogs, including pregnant females and nursing mothers. Most dogs were chained to
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We are thrilled to announce that our Board Chair Elect, Tara Bristow, was recently honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals with their 2023 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award! Tara has volunteered with the Kentucky Humane Society for over eight years and joined our Board of Directors in 2021. She also leads our Tuxes & Tails
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Seraphim’s Adoption Wonderful news: Seraphim, who arrived at KHS in September with severe neck lacerations, has made incredible progress and has now found her forever family! Thanks to lifesaving medical care made possible by friends like you, Seraphim’s physical and emotional wounds healed beautifully. She had a loving foster mom who helped her gain confidence
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Meet KHS’ new Board Chair, Patrick Padgett! It’s been nearly 10 years since KHS featured a pit bull named Henry and touted him as an “ambassadog.” Now, Henry’s companion, Patrick Padgett, is the new Chair of the KHS Board of Directors. And yes, Henry’s still around. “He’s an old man now, but he’s still referred
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Darling, an emaciated poodle-mix puppy, was dropped at our doors earlier this week, alone in the rain, emaciated and scared. Her extreme malnourishment left her ribs and spine visible, and she could barely walk due to severe matting that restricted her frail body. The KHS veterinary team rushed her in to provide emergency care, and shaved
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Darling needs your help. This poodle-mix puppy was dropped at our doors earlier this week, alone in the rain, emaciated and scared. Her extreme malnourishment left her ribs and spine visible, and she could barely walk due to the severe matting that restricted her frail body. Our veterinary team rushed her in to provide her
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Help TWICE As Many Animals with Your Gift At only four months old, Cowboy was abandoned overnight on a delivery bag outside our doors. He had a severe break to his leg, caused by blunt force trauma. Cowboy was in tremendous pain. Thanks to friends like you, he received the surgery and care he desperately
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Wonder Woman is staying true to her name, remaining strong despite the injuries she sustained from a suspected animal attack. Our veterinary team knew quick intervention was needed to help start her on the long road to recovery. Over the weekend, they successfully performed surgery to remove the dead tissue and skin from her wounds.
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