Tuesday evening, KHS assisted in bringing in 18 of nearly 60 dogs who were part of a large-scale neglectful hoarding/breeding operation led by Animal Rescue Corps in rural Kentucky. The facility has been shut down by Hart County law enforcement. Rescuers found 58 dogs, including pregnant females and nursing mothers. Most dogs were chained to
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We are thrilled to announce that our Board Chair Elect, Tara Bristow, was recently honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals with their 2023 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award! Tara has volunteered with the Kentucky Humane Society for over eight years and joined our Board of Directors in 2021. She also leads our Tuxes & Tails
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Meet KHS’ new Board Chair, Patrick Padgett! It’s been nearly 10 years since KHS featured a pit bull named Henry and touted him as an “ambassadog.” Now, Henry’s companion, Patrick Padgett, is the new Chair of the KHS Board of Directors. And yes, Henry’s still around. “He’s an old man now, but he’s still referred
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Darling needs your help. This poodle-mix puppy was dropped at our doors earlier this week, alone in the rain, emaciated and scared. Her extreme malnourishment left her ribs and spine visible, and she could barely walk due to the severe matting that restricted her frail body. Our veterinary team rushed her in to provide her
Emaciated Puppy Abandoned at KHS Read More »
KHS joins Oxmoor Auto Group at Pitt Academy for Puppies & Pizza Yesterday, KHS joined Oxmoor Auto Group at Pitt Academy, a local non-profit serving students with learning differences, for Puppies and Pizza! Students enjoyed lunch and puppy cuddles as apart of their Puppy Pals program. This pawsome initiative allows students the opportunity to decompress
Feel Good Friday: Puppies and Pizza at Pitt Academy! Read More »
Give For Good Louisville starts at 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023! Today is Give for Good Louisville, our city’s largest day of online giving. Donate today to help us earn an extra $15,000 from an anonymous donor who loves animals as much as you do! On September 14, your gift will go TWICE
Donate to Give for Good for Animals like Gully and Help Us Reach a $15,000 Match! Read More »
EthanAlmighty Banner Revealed as Give For Good Approaches Earlier today, a 60×20 ft banner of EthanAlmighty was unveiled on the Marriott Louisville Downtown recognizing him as Kentucky’s Humane Hero! His story of hope has stolen the hearts of our city and nation, and he continues to bring awareness to millions of shelter animals. We are
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The Grey Muzzle Organization Supports Kentucky Humane Society’s Efforts to Keep Senior Dogs in Their Homes Old dogs have something to wag about, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) are among the winners. KHS is one of 90 animal welfare groups chosen
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Spay and Neuter Your Pets to Help Animals Like Betty Help end pet overpopulation and prevent unnecessary pain by spaying or neutering your pet. Betty, an unspayed, nine-year-old miniature poodle arrived at KHS last week with large, painful masses on her mammary glands. Our vet team knew that the masses could develop into cancer if they weren’t
Life-Changing Moments for Betty, Reese and Ginger Read More »
Watch our TLC Fund video for inspiring stories about animals impacted by this fund. Dear Friends of Animals, As KHS’ staff veterinarian, I am on the front lines of the lifesaving work we perform every day for the hundreds of suffering animals who come through our doors. This work is only possible because of your
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