In August of 2022, the Kentucky Humane Society took in 30 of the approximately 4,000 beagles who were removed from a mass-breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia that was riddled with animal welfare violations. The facility, owned by Envigo RMS LLC, bred the dogs for sale to laboratories for animal experimentation. Repeated federal inspections of Envigo […]
Where Are They Now? KHS Beagles Rescued from Envigo Read More »
Yesterday a wounded dog came to KHS as an emergency medical intake after a suspected animal attack. The one-year-old girl has gashes on her shoulder and head that are weeping with infection. These wounds are so deep that her skin is falling apart, leaving muscles and tissues exposed. If much more time had passed without
Wonder Woman Comes to KHS with Deep Wounds Read More »
KHS joins Oxmoor Auto Group at Pitt Academy for Puppies & Pizza Yesterday, KHS joined Oxmoor Auto Group at Pitt Academy, a local non-profit serving students with learning differences, for Puppies and Pizza! Students enjoyed lunch and puppy cuddles as apart of their Puppy Pals program. This pawsome initiative allows students the opportunity to decompress
Feel Good Friday: Puppies and Pizza at Pitt Academy! Read More »
We are incredibly excited to share that EthanAlmighty and his Poppa Jeff received a revered WLKY Bell Award last night! The Bell Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated the true “Spirit of Louisville” through selfless volunteer efforts and seek to inspire all residents to engage in community service. In January 2021, the world met Ethan.
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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.
No Adoption Fees on Adult Dogs and Cats October 5-14 Read More »
National nonprofit Petco Love, in partnership with BOBS from Skechers™ and the Kentucky Humane Society, are excited to put out the call for pet adopters to share their love stories about how their adopted pet changed their life. The Petco Love Stories campaign celebrates the unbreakable bond between pet parents and their adopted pets while
Did Pet Adoption Change Your Life? Send in Petco Love Stories by Oct. 31 Read More »
Give For Good Louisville starts at 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023! Today is Give for Good Louisville, our city’s largest day of online giving. Donate today to help us earn an extra $15,000 from an anonymous donor who loves animals as much as you do! On September 14, your gift will go TWICE
Donate to Give for Good for Animals like Gully and Help Us Reach a $15,000 Match! Read More »
EthanAlmighty Banner Revealed as Give For Good Approaches Earlier today, a 60×20 ft banner of EthanAlmighty was unveiled on the Marriott Louisville Downtown recognizing him as Kentucky’s Humane Hero! His story of hope has stolen the hearts of our city and nation, and he continues to bring awareness to millions of shelter animals. We are
Today Our Community Celebrates Ethan, and Tomorrow We Give for Good Read More »
The Grey Muzzle Organization Supports Kentucky Humane Society’s Efforts to Keep Senior Dogs in Their Homes Old dogs have something to wag about, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) are among the winners. KHS is one of 90 animal welfare groups chosen
Senior Dogs in Louisville Fetch Grant Read More »
Spay and Neuter Your Pets to Help Animals Like Betty Help end pet overpopulation and prevent unnecessary pain by spaying or neutering your pet. Betty, an unspayed, nine-year-old miniature poodle arrived at KHS last week with large, painful masses on her mammary glands. Our vet team knew that the masses could develop into cancer if they weren’t
Life-Changing Moments for Betty, Reese and Ginger Read More »
