Barlow, a three-year-old Standard Poodle, recently arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society in a heartbreaking condition. This sweet boy was severely matted from head to toe, causing him immense pain. Matting can also lead to serious health issues, especially for breeds like Barlow’s that need regular grooming. Our incredible vet team quickly stepped in, gently
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Sweet n’ Low was found abandoned in an alley, extremely pregnant and suffering with a difficult labor. The one-year-old Pocket Pittie was rushed to KHS’ Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center where 11 staff members were waiting for her arrival to perform an after-hours emergency C-section. Sweet n’ Low survived the surgery but, unfortunately,
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Evelyn came to KHS from another shelter late last week with a severe case of Demodectic mange (Demodex) – a skin condition that is caused by microscopic mites that embed in a dog’s skin. This poor six-month-old puppy was extremely itchy and uncomfortable, with her pink skin scratched raw and covered in scabs. Despite her
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Early this week, a 12-month-old puppy arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center with a shocking degloving injury to her back left foot. The poor puppy, who we’ve named Bonnie, has exposed bone where a pup’s paw should be. Unsure of exactly how this gruesome injury occurred, our veterinary team leaped into
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You may remember our buddy Travolta, who came to the Kentucky Humane Society in January 2022 in terrible condition after an Uber driver found him lying limp on the side of the road. The poor puppy was covered in feces and painfully matted fur. This along with severe emaciation, made it impossible for him to
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It is with heavy hearts that we share sweet Ali, the brave puppy fighting Parvovirus and Pneumonia, took his last breaths yesterday afternoon. Despite our veterinary team’s dedicated efforts, including non-stop medical care and emergency blood transfusions from sweet Jeffurry, Ali’s tiny body could not overcome the impact of the illnesses. We are heartbroken over
Today is National Change a Pet’s Life Day! Though pets’ lives are changed every day at the Kentucky Humane Society, we are taking the time to celebrate by sharing ways you can help change a pet’s life! By donating today, you can support lifesaving care for animals like Paige, who recently came to KHS after
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Yesterday, our Parvo puppy’s condition drastically declined, prompting emergency measures. He broke with Pneumonia and had few white blood cells remaining to fight off the secondary infection. Our veterinary team performed an urgent blood transfusion to combat his anemia and worsening immune system. They turned to Jeffurry – a calm, loving six-year-old shelter pup. When
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Our veterinary team is currently caring for an extremely sick puppy who tested positive for Canine Parvovirus, also known as Parvo. This puppy is very dehydrated and has intestinal damage, leaving him down three pounds since his intake. Too weak to lift this head, drink water or eat on his own, he is in critical condition and
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Mr. Happy is On the Mend Mr. Happy is recovering well from amputation surgery after coming to KHS suffering from a radial nerve avulsion in his front left leg. He grows more alert by the day, purring and leaning into affection every chance he gets. Now that Mr. Happy’s leg is on the mend, our
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