Chili’s Final Goodbye

Remembering Chili Our hearts are completely broken. Our sweet girl Chili passed away yesterday. We poured everything we could into her care and were awaiting bloodwork results to determine if she had Sharpei Fever, but this poor girl was just too immunocompromised to continue fighting the barrage of illnesses she’d been battling.  As we process this loss, we find peace in

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Chili Needs Your Support

When Chili arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center, her condition shocked us. This five-year-old Sharpei is painfully swollen all over her body, so much so that she cannot see or walk without extreme discomfort.  Chili’s condition is complex – she has likely been without proper care for years, and each ailment will need

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Dying Puppy Resuscitated at Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center

Ralphie Update 12/4/2025 Ralphie’s survival is nothing short of miraculous. He unknowingly ingested rat poison while outside scavenging for food at only four months old. When he arrived at KHS, he was actively dying and had to be resuscitated with CPR while our team actively pushed an emergency blood transfusion. Against all odds, Ralphie is

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Giving Tuesday

What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement. On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, people around the world come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage generosity. When is Giving Tuesday this year? This year, Giving Tuesday is on December 2, 2025. What are the best ways to raise money for

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Give Hope to Puppy Thrown from Moving Vehicle

Pretzel Update 11/11/2025 Last week, we introduced you to Pretzel, a one-month-old puppy who was brought to the Kentucky Humane Society after being thrown out of a car into oncoming traffic. Avoiding physical injury, this poor pup was scared and malnourished. Our veterinary team provided Pretzel with fluids, nutrition and a warm place to rest,

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Protect Pets during Winter Weather

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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