Dogs and Babies: Preparing your pup for your new family member. Are you a dog owner expecting a new (human) baby? First, congratulations! This is such an exciting time. And it can also be a stressful one. There are so many things to get done – preparing the nursery, doctor’s appointments, laundry, birth plans; the […]
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Celebrate National Dog Day with Us! Did you know that August 26 is National Dog Day? This “howl-iday” celebrates big dogs, little dogs, mutts and purebreds and what they mean to us. Every day, dogs bring us comfort, make us laugh, give us unconditional love – and some even save our lives. Here are just
We want to say a big thank you to all of our supporters, sponsors, vendors and fundraisers for making this year’s Virtual Waggin’ Trail a success! We had an amazing turnout during this year’s virtual Waggin’ Trail! We raised over $82,000 in part from our sponsors and all the wonderul people that registered, walked or
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This Year’s Waggin’ Trail Walk for the Animals Goes Virtual! Grr-ab your leashes and four-legged best friend for the Kentucky Humane Society’s Waggin’ Trail Walk for the Animals, presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Register online, invite others to join you, and take a walk with anytime August 7-9 to save lives! This year’s charity walk
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This poor little kitten is now at the Kentucky Humane Society, after being found with a large hook through her mouth and eye. A Good Samaritan reached out to one of our foster parents when they discovered a young kitten with a metal hook pierced through her soft palate and her left eye. The kind
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Help a grateful shelter cat declare their kitty independence by adopting before July 5! During the “Cat Independence Adoption Celebration” June 30- July 5, 2020, cats 1 year and older can be adopted for a reduced adoption fee of $17.76, in honor of the founding of our country. Jefferson County adopters also pay for pet
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Virtual Cat Training KHS is now offering Cat Training by video chat! Work with a certified behavior trainer who specializes in feline behavior one-on-one through a live video chat. We can address litter box issues, relationships between dogs and cats in the household, destructive scratching, impolite play, exercise and enrichment, manners and obedience, harness and
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Maggie is a very tiny two-month-old calico who arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society on June 3, 2020 with a horrific injury. The poor kitten’s right front paw had been degloved leaving behind a painful, necrotic foot that was infested with maggots. Our veterinary team went right to work cleaning her wound and treating her
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Matilda is a ten-month-old puppy who arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society on death’s door. The poor pup had been diagnosed with Canine Parvovirus, a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that commonly causes acute gastrointestinal illness. In addition to parvo, Matilda appeared to be having trouble with her vision and was suffering from Congenital
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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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