A three-year-old cat recently arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center with a severe ulcer on his right eye. The ulcer nearly covers his entire eye, impeding his vision and causing him untold amounts of pain. Despite it all, he rolls over for belly rubs and nuzzles every face he can get to, so we […]
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New Initiative to Protect Horses in Eastern Kentucky We’re thrilled to share a major milestone that the Kentucky Humane Society’s Equine C.A.R.E. team has been leading for free-roaming horses in Eastern Kentucky. In 2025, KHS launched a proactive, humane fertility control program in Magoffin County using Porcine Zona Pellucida (PZP)—a safe, effective contraceptive vaccine that helps stabilize wild horse populations without
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As we near the end of the year, our Give Hope campaign is also coming to a close. Donate before midnight tonight and your gift will TRIPLE thanks to a lifesaving $30,000 investment from national nonprofit organization, Petco Love. That means you’ll impact 3X as many animals like Truffle – a two-year-old cat who recently arrived in
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The end of the year is nearing and you may be wondering how you can maximize your tax benefits. Did you know that you can get a tax break while also helping the animals you love and care about? With recent charitable giving incentives introduced through recent legislation, some donors may see expanded deduction opportunities
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Support Shelter Animals While You Shop KHS has compiled a list of amazing ways to shop for the animal lovers in your life so that you can give extra meaningful gifts this holiday season. Your support helps nearly 6,000 vulnerable cats, dogs and horses that come into our care each year. Get Your Gifts from the
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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’s Pet Resource Services, 502-509-4738. Winter Pet Tips from the Kentucky Humane Society For more tips, call the Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Resource Services, 502-509-4738 or visit kyhumane.org/help. KHS’ Pet Resource Services provides advice
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Spirit Update 10/14/2025 Spirit is on the road to recovery after undergoing amputation surgery earlier this week. Though the break in her leg was too severe for us to mend, her young age and resilient nature will work in her favor as she continues to heal. We’ve prescribed Spirit pain medication and antibiotics so she
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Make Happy Ever Afters Happen – Donate Now We are in the home stretch of Give for Good Louisville. Thank you so much to all who have already supported KHS today! As our city’s largest online giving day comes to a close, we ask that you please dig deep to support the animals of KHS as they search
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Abandoned Puppies Find Surrogate Mom Today is Give for Good Louisville – our city’s largest day of online giving. Donate today to help us earn an extra $10,000 from Honda World – a local business who loves animals as much as you do! Wheaties and Cheerios were just a few days old when they were found abandoned at a Dollar General store.
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Fletcher Update 8/21/2025 Fletcher is on the mend after arriving at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center last week with a severely broken front right leg. Because this was a clean break, we decided to amputate in order to guarantee this sweet boy makes a full recovery. Thankfully, his surgery went smoothly and he seems to be
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