The holiday season starts on Thursday, and whether you are having family over for Thanksgiving dinner or taking your dog to the family Hanukkah celebration, it is important to keep a few safety tips in mind to keep your pet safe during family time. Don’t feed your dog table scraps, especially the turkey bones. They […]
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Help Kentucky’s Animals – Become a KHS Member Your annual membership to the Kentucky Humane Society helps us care for and find homes for grateful dogs, cats and horses. Become a 2021 member by donating. On behalf of the animals helped by your generosity, thank you for your compassion!
Many people are curious about the free-roaming horses in the Appalachian region of Eastern Kentucky. Why are they there? How many? What is KHS doing to help? We explain in this post. Horses on coal reclamation sites Q: Why are they there? A: There are hundreds, if not thousands, of horses that have been
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Sponsor a Needy Foal You can help our Orphaned Foals by becoming a sponsor! Your donation supports our lifesaving work of rescuing Kentucky’s at-risk equines. You choose the foal you want to sponsor and the amount of your gift. Just click on the “Sponsor Me” link below. Become a Guardian You can become a Sponsor-a-Foal
Keep Your Pet Happy in Inclement Weather By Shelby Schulz, Pet Help Line Coordinator When the weather outside is frightful, our pets are still ready to play! Physical exercise and mental stimulation are just as important in the winter months but can be tougher when outside activities are limited. However, you can keep your pet
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The food is on the grill, the guests have arrived and the dog is … Oh No! Dogs can get into a lot of trouble at a family picnic. This Labor Day let’s keep all our pets safe. Here’s a few tips to make it easy. Big crowds can equal stressed pets. Any time you
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There are many events in life that test your stress level, and these events can also have a big impact on your dog or cat. A new pet, moving, a new baby, new job; these are all changes that humans and animals alike must be prepared for. In this five part series, I will go
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Keep Pets Safe in Extreme Cold Cold Weather Pet Tips from the Kentucky Humane Society With temperatures dropping throughout the region, what can pet owners do to keep pets warm and healthy? Follow these tips provided by the Kentucky Humane Society: Do not leave pets outdoors when the temperature drops. If you have outdoor dogs,
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Keep on Truckin’ Miracle cat survives being thrown from a car “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” says Larry Butler, a local truck driver and business owner. “I was driving on 265 in southern Indiana, and someone rolled down a car window. They had this little kitten dangling from their hand.” The sedan was
