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CARE-a-van, Habitat for Humanity Bring Vet Care to Portland May 30

May 18, 2023 / Blog, Events

The Kentucky Humane (KHS) and Habitat for Humanity are bringing low-cost pet wellness services to Louisville’s Portland neighborhood on Tuesday, May 30. The KHS CARE-a-van mobile veterinary clinic will welcome pets outside the Habitat for Humanity’s headquarters at 1621 Rowan St, Louisville. The CARE-a-van will offer pet wellness services for cats and dogs by appointment […]

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No Adoption Fees on Adults Dogs May 11-14 for BISSELL Empty the Shelters

May 8, 2023 / Adoption, Blog, Dogs, Events

The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is joining BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia for their national “Empty the Shelters” event. Thursday-Sunday, May 11-14, adoption fees will be waived for all KHS dogs one year and older. No Adoption Fees on Adult Dogs: Thursday, May 11: Friday, May 12: Saturday, May 13: Sunday, May 14: Adopters in

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A Mother’s Love Saves Little Orphan Andy

May 3, 2023 / Blog, Blogs, Equine, Give, Horses

The Kentucky Humane Society rescued a starving, orphaned foal last month from a remote mountain in Eastern Kentucky. The other horses in the free-roaming herd were striking and biting the weak foal, making it even more unlikely he would survive. We transported him to an equine hospital and named him Little Orphan Andy. Andy was too weak

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KHS Saves Tiny Puppies Covered in Hundreds of Ticks

May 1, 2023 / Blog, Blogs, Dogs, Give / Animals, dog, dogs, donate, Give, rescue

Two 2-month-old retriever puppies came to the Kentucky Humane Society recently after they were found abandoned in a ditch. No one at the shelter could believe how many ticks were covering the pups’ young bodies – there were even bloated ticks nestled in between their tiny paws. Our vet team spent more than two hours painstakingly removing

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KHS Main and East Campuses Closing at 4 PM on 4/27

April 26, 2023 / Blog, Blogs

KHS’ Main and East Campuses will be closing at 4 PM on Thursday, April 27, to celebrate our amazing volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Party. We will reopen with normal operating hours on Friday, April 28. Thank you for understanding!

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Kentucky Humane Society in Eastern Kentucky Helping Shelters and Animals in Communities Recovering from 2022 Floods

April 21, 2023 / Blog, Blogs, Cats, Dogs / cat, cats, dog, dogs, rescue

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

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Kentucky Humane Offers Pet Safety Tipsduring Thunder Over Louisville

April 20, 2023 / Blog, Blogs / Animals

Pets are often afraid of fireworks – resulting in many dogs and cats exhibiting fearful behavior, which can lead to more animals escaping or getting lost during celebrations. To help prepare pets for this year’s Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 17, the Kentucky Humane Society has a number of tips for owners: For more

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You Can Give Animals in Need a Second Chance

April 20, 2023 / Blog, Blogs, Dogs, General, Give / dog, donate, rescue

Pooh Bear was surrendered to the Kentucky Humane Society when his owner was no longer able to care for him. When he arrived, he was terrified and in terrible shape. The young Bulldog mix was filthy, emaciated and suffering from an advanced case of heartworms. Painful insect bites covered his whole body and were so

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Only 500 Raffle Tickets Available to Win The Ultimate Collection of Fine American Bourbon from W.L. Weller

April 12, 2023 / Blog, Events, Give

For just $100 a chance, you can win a W.L. Weller Collection of six bottles of some of the world’s best bourbon, all while helping the animals at the Kentucky Humane Society! The Weller Collection Raffle closes Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 12:30 pm or when tickets run out. A maximum of 500 tickets will be available for purchase,

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KHS Main and East Campuses Closed 4/9 for Easter

April 7, 2023 / About Us, Blog, Blogs, Locations

The Kentucky Humane Society’s Main and East Campuses will be closed Sunday, April 9 in honor of the Easter holiday. We will reopen on Monday, April 10 at normal operating hours. Thank you for understanding, and we’ll see you Monday!

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