Meet Rebecca van Schepen! Originally from the Netherlands, Rebecca moved to the United States in June 2019. She has committed herself to volunteering and has made a huge impact on our Vet Services Department. Rebecca is part of the surgery volunteer team where she assists our Vet Services department at the Sam Swope Pet TLC. […]
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Now is a fantastic time to adopt a feline companion! Most adult cats at KHS can be adopted for just $25. Cats who are part of this discount have “$25” after their names at www.kyhumane.org/adoptable-cats. Visit cats on special at our East Campus at 1000 Lyndon Lane and at seven Feeders Supply stores. “We are in
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Waggin’ Trail Early Bird Discount – Plus Personalized T-shirt Grrr-ab your leashes and your four-legged best friend(s)! The Kentucky Humane Society’s 26th annual Waggin’ Trail Walk and Festival for the Animals kicks off Sunday, May 31, at Louisville Slugger Field, 2-5 pm. There will be plenty of covered areas in case of rain! Join thousands
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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’
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Valentine’s Day Safety Tips Valentine’s Day is regarded as a day for love and spoiling your special someone. Keep Valentine’s Day safe and fun for you and your pets with these tips from our friends at the ASPCA! Pet-Safe Bouquets When sending a floral arrangement to someone with a cat, specify that it contain no
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Meet Melissa Garriott, a volunteer at the Kentucky Humane Society for four and a half years. Nicole, our Adoptions Counselor at the East Campus was thrilled to nominate Melissa for this honor. Melissa currently works for Pillar (formerly known as Apple Patch) where she works with intellectually disabled adults in a group home setting. She
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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
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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
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Join our 2020 Membership Drive Lavender had nothing to live for. The lonely dog was locked to a chain, and she never experienced human kindness. The collar around her neck had been placed there as a puppy, and had never been loosened as she grew. It was now so tight it cut deeply into her
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The Kentucky Humane Society is excited to announce our 2019 Volunteer of the Year: John and Tina Dotson! John and Tina began volunteering as foster parents with the shelter back in January 2017. Their very first foster was named Sonic, a pregnant chocolate lab who was expecting puppies. Since caring for Sonic, John and Tina
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