Helping Pets AND the People Who Love Them
Pets are family! No one should have to lose a beloved family member during times of crisis or hardship. That is why the Kentucky Humane Society offers support for the community through Pet Retention Services (PRS).
We are here to help you with the challenges that might cause you to give up your pet. Reach out to us if you are struggling with:
- Pet food and supplies
- Cost of spay/neuter and/or vaccinations
- Behavior issues
- Cost of a pet deposit
- Pet related issues with your landlord
Pet Retention Counselors are available to assist you six days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday. To get in touch with a Counselor, please fill out the PRS Contact Form.
Please note: Our Pet Retention Services staff are not veterinarians and cannot give medical advice. We can give referrals to veterinarians.
Behavior Support
The Kentucky Humane Society wants to help strengthen the bond between you and your pets through education and positive training. Our Pet Retention Counselors are happy to provide knowledge and advice on your pet’s behavior issues. You can also access some basic information on normal dog and cat behavior through the handouts linked below.
Other Resources from KHS and Other Organizations
KHS Dog Training Classes
- KHS offers reasonably priced, positive reinforcement behavior classes and private training for dogs. Learn more
Pet-Friendly Housing
- Looking for pet-friendly housing? Check out our Finding Pet Friendly Housing Guide!
Safe Haven for Survivors of Domestic Violence
- Since 2001, KHS has partnered with The Center for Women & Families to provide safe, anonymous fostering of dogs and cats whose owners are escaping domestic violence or sexual abuse. This program offered through the Center for Women and Families. Only those who are current residents at the Center for Women and Families’ shelter may apply through their case manager. Learn more
Pet Food Banks
Church of the Advent
http://www.adventky.org/food-pantry-with-pet-food/#
deaconbarbara@adventky.org
901 Baxter Avenue, Louisville KY 40203
9-11 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month (Requires a photo ID)
No Kill Pet Food Bank
By Appointment Only – Apply Online
502-536-8738
https://www.nokill-louisville.org/pet-food-bank
PetFoodBank@nokill-louisville.com
https://www.facebook.com/NoKillLouisville/
2012 Northwestern Parkway,
Louisville KY 40203
1st Saturday of each month
Serenity Center
Must be Shelbyville Resident
502-647-5555
536 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY, 40065
Every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For additional resources or if you are outside of Louisville, we recommend checking with your local churches, food pantries and animal rescue organizations to see what resources may be available in your area. You can also use the following resources to try to find assistance in your area:
https://www.findhelp.org/
https://www.foodpantries.org/
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter
- The KHS S.N.I.P. Clinic and CARE-a-van provide high-quality, low-cost spay and neuter surgeries as well as vaccinations for owned pets. Learn more
Help for Unowned Cats
- Do you have community, unowned cats (feral cats) in your neighborhood? Alley Cat Advocates (ACA) is Louisville’s leader in protecting and spaying/neutering these cats. Check out their website or give them a call at 502-634-8777.
Thank You
Our Pet Retention Services are generously supported by the Gauntt Foundation, The Grey Muzzle Organization and other generous supporters.
