KHS & LMAS Waiving Adoption Fees for Adult Dogs & Cats during National “Empty the Shelters” Event
The Kentucky Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for adult cats and dogs as part of a national “Empty the Shelters” event!
KHS Approved as a 2022 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Charity partner!
The Kentucky Humane Society has been approved as a 2022 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) charity partner!
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Give for Good for Bentley on Sept. 15
Help KHS continue to save the lives of innocent pets in Kentucky and beyond by donating during Give for Good Louisville!
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Give for Good on September 15!
Mark your calendars to GIVE FOR GOOD on Thursday, September 15. Hosted annually by the Community Foundation of Louisville, this day of giving unites thousands of individuals to give generously to participating organizations, including the Kentucky Humane Society. Give for Good is one of our most important fundraising days to support our lifesaving work to
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KHS Hosts Adoption Special to Help More Eastern KY Animals
KHS waiving adoption fees for dogs 6 months and older and cats 1 year and older now through Wednesday, September 14.
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Applications for Adult Beagles Now Closed.
The adult Beagles taken in by KHS from a mass breeding facility in early August are almost ready for adoption!
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Alisa Gray to Become President & CEO of the Kentucky Humane Society
The Kentucky Humane Society is excited to announce that Alisa Gray, current Vice President of Outreach, will become President & CEO in April 2023.
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UPDATES: Kentucky Humane Society Supports Animals and Shelters Impacted by Eastern Kentucky Flooding
HOW TO HELP The best way to support the shelters and animals in Eastern Kentucky is to make a monetary donation directly to shelters in the region or KHS, or to adopt or foster from KHS or Louisville Metro Animal Services. Donate to the Floyd County Animal Shelter (Dewey Dam) here. Donate to the Kentucky River
Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts Supported by PetSmart Charities and Petco Love
The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) has received $45,000 from two national animal welfare nonprofits to support its disaster relief efforts in Eastern Kentucky following the recent flooding. A $25,000 grant from PetSmart Charities and $20,000 grant from Petco Love are allowing KHS to provide lifesaving veterinary care, food and supplies to needy dogs and cats
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Beagles FAQ
On Thursday, August 4, the Kentucky Humane Society took in 30 of the approximately 4,000 beagles who are being removed from a mass-breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia that was riddled with animal welfare violations. The facility, owned by Envigo RMS LLC, bred the dogs for sale to laboratories for animal experimentation. We are thankful that
