Help us earn $10,000 in matching funds when you donate today Our community lost an icon when Coach Denny Crum passed away on May 9. His basketball record is legendary, and he is beloved by University of Louisville Cardinal fans. What many may not know is that the man our community considers a hero was a humble man – and a dog lover. Denny took great joy in his dogs and was supportive of the Kentucky Humane Society. Long-time KHS friend and member of the KHS Advisory Board, Patti Swope, wants to recognize Coach Crum and his legacy. In honor of Coach Crum, Patti will match all donations made to ..read more

On May 17, the Kentucky Humane Society took in six very ill puppies from a shelter in Eastern Kentucky. The puppies all have parvovirus, or parvo, an extremely contagious virus that can lead to death for unvaccinated puppies. The puppies are lethargic and weak with vomiting and diarrhea. They are receiving IV fluids and are being treated round-the-clock by our shelter veterinary team. This virus causes severe intestinal damage, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances and secondary infections, and many shelters don’t have the resources to treat or isolate this terrible disease. We’re grateful that ..read more

The Kentucky Humane (KHS) and Habitat for Humanity are bringing low-cost pet wellness services to Louisville’s Portland neighborhood on Tuesday, May 30. The KHS CARE-a-van mobile veterinary clinic will welcome pets outside the Habitat for Humanity’s headquarters at 1621 Rowan St, Louisville. The CARE-a-van will offer pet wellness services for cats and dogs by appointment only May 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The public can schedule an appointment for their pet and view pricing at kyhumane.org/careavan. CARE-a-van Appointment Services include: Rabies, DA2PP, and Bordetella for dogs Rabies and FVRCP for c ..read more

East Campus will be close early at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 11 and reopen at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 14. Please visit Main Campus or Purrfect Day Café for adoptions during this time. Thanks for your understanding! The post East Campus Temporary Hours Update appeared first on Kyhumane ..read more

The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is joining BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia for their national “Empty the Shelters” event. Thursday-Sunday, May 11-14, adoption fees will be waived for all KHS dogs one year and older. No Adoption Fees on Adult Dogs: Thursday, May 11: The KHS Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive, will process adoption applications 11am-5pm. The KHS East Campus, 1000 Lyndon Lane, will process adoption applications 11am-3:30pm. Friday, May 12: The KHS Main Campus will process adoption applications 11am-5pm. East Campus will be closed. Saturday, May 13: Adoptable dogs will be ..read more

The Kentucky Humane Society rescued a starving, orphaned foal last month from a remote mountain in Eastern Kentucky. The other horses in the free-roaming herd were striking and biting the weak foal, making it even more unlikely he would survive. We transported him to an equine hospital and named him Little Orphan Andy. Andy was too weak to eat on his own so was given a feeding tube so he could get the vital nutrients his tiny body desperately needed. Thanks to supporters like you, we were able to give him the medical treatment, excellent care, and good nutrition he needed to grow str ..read more

Two 2-month-old retriever puppies came to the Kentucky Humane Society recently after they were found abandoned in a ditch. No one at the shelter could believe how many ticks were covering the pups’ young bodies – there were even bloated ticks nestled in between their tiny paws. Our vet team spent more than two hours painstakingly removing hundreds of ticks from the pups’ skin. We weren’t surprised to learn that both dogs were suffering from tick-borne anemia, which attacks the red blood cells and causes lethargy and a weak appetite. The sweet puppies, who we named Deer and Lone Star ..read more

KHS’ Main and East Campuses will be closing at 4 PM on Thursday, April 27, to celebrate our amazing volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Party. We will reopen with normal operating hours on Friday, April 28. Thank you for understanding! The post KHS Main and East Campuses Closing at 4 PM on 4/27 appeared first on Kyhumane ..read more

KHS Providing Free Veterinary Care, Delivering Supplies, Volunteering at Impacted Shelters, Transporting Animals in Need of Urgent Medical Care The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is on the ground in Eastern Kentucky through today, where it spent the past week supporting shelters, animals and communities impacted by the floods in 2022. Since Tuesday, KHS has made multiple trips to the region to deliver free pet veterinary services to local residents and deliver thousands of dollars of supplies and staff support to the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shetler (KRASS) and Floyd County Animal Shelter ..read more

Pets are often afraid of fireworks – resulting in many dogs and cats exhibiting fearful behavior, which can lead to more animals escaping or getting lost during celebrations. To help prepare pets for this year’s Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 17, the Kentucky Humane Society has a number of tips for owners: Keep pets indoors. Animals have a heightened sense of hearing so the loud “booming” noise can cause pets to panic and want to hide. Take pets for quiet walks before the festivities begin or after they end. Create a quiet room for your pet. During the fireworks display, keep ..read more