We are currently caring for 10 puppies with Canine Parvovirus – also known as Parvo, an extremely contagious virus that causes severe intestinal damage and can lead to death in unvaccinated puppies. Luckily, we have established a Parvo treatment room at our Main Campus. We are able to give these sweet pups the care they
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Vincent arrived at KHS last week with a painful, life-threatening tail injury. We’re not sure what happened, but our best guess is that he was in a fight with another animal. This poor cat’s tail has been degloved, meaning the skin on his tail peeled back exposing the muscle underneath. These types of injuries require
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Waterfront Park and KHS are thrilled to put a spin on a favorite Sunday tradition that is pet friendly. Bark & Brunch By The Bridge features food trucks, live music, and drink specials. Waterfront Park has partnered with the Kentucky Humane Society on making the event more pet friendly for our 2 and 4-legged friends!
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Last month, with permission from local authorities, the KHS Equine C.A.R.E. team caught and rescued 10 free-roaming horses from starvation in the Eastern Kentucky Mountains. The access road to reach the group was so poorly maintained that it caused significant damage to our trailer, but there was no way we were leaving those poor horses
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Park Community Will Cover the Adoption Fee for Anyone Who Uses Their KHS-Branded Card to Adopt from KHS in March Park Community Credit Union (PCCU) today launched a pet-themed, KHS-branded debit card to benefit the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS). To celebrate, PCCU will cover the adoption fee for anyone who uses the KHS-branded card to
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We have taken in an extremely sick puppy who tested positive for Canine Parvovirus (also known as Parvo), a very contagious virus that can lead to death for unvaccinated puppies. Parvo causes severe intestinal damage, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and secondary infections. Many shelters don’t have the resources to treat or isolate this virus, so we
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Magic Awaits Surgery to Recover from Gunshot It has been about a month since Magic arrived at KHS with a broken jaw caused by a vicious gunshot to his head. Miraculously, our sweet boy has been in good spirits as he slowly recovers. The wound above his eye and the painful slice in his tongue –
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We are waiving adoption fees for adult dogs 1 year and older this Saturday, 2/18 through Monday, 2/20. The shelter is full of wonderful adult dogs right now, so visit our Main Campus or East Campus to meet one! No appointment is necessary! View our adoptable dogs at kyhumane.org/adopt/dogs. All KHS dogs are spayed/neutered, micro-chipped,
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All of us at KHS paw-sitively adore a day dedicated to love and we are excited to celebrate the wonderful animals in our care – no matter their type. Thanks to your generosity, we can be here for them this Valentine’s Day, and every day, to give them the care and support they need while
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Thirty of 176 Neglected Cats Arrive at KHS Yesterday, the Kentucky Humane Society took in 30 of 176 cats who were rescued last week from an appalling large-scale neglect situation in Mississippi. The cats were found in filthy, fly and flea-infested conditions throughout three residences owned by one individual. Many of the 176 cats were tragically living
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