KHS, Waterfront Park and Feeders Pet Supply have joined forces to bring back Bark & Brunch by the Bridge for the third year in a row! This brunch series invites both park enthusiasts and pet lovers alike to enjoy their Sundays in the beautiful surroundings of Waterfront Park! This year, the event series will take place in and around the park’s newest restaurant, Pig Beach BBQ. Attendees can expect a pet -friendly atmosphere inside with a menu featuring delicious brunch options, drink specials, and live jazz music. With ample green space, picnic tables, and a playground for kids, attendees ..read more

Easter is a fun celebration for treats and festivities, but it can be potentially dangerous for our four-legged friends. To help your buddies have the best Easter ever, check out our Easter safety tips below! Chocolate, the deadly candy Chocolate is very toxic to pets. They can’t metabolize the chemicals in chocolate like humans. Unfortunately, many dogs are tempted by chocolate. They like the smell and taste. The amount of chocolate that is toxic varies depending on the type of chocolate (dark is the most dangerous) and the size of the pet. However, it’s best never to take chances. Keep choc ..read more

Little Tatum came to KHS with horrific injuries after being hit by a car. His tail was completely degloved, leaving raw tissue exposed and vulnerable to deadly infections. Without immediate treatment, his short two-year-old life would be at stake. Our vet team performed an emergency tail amputation surgery, but fear Tatum may be suffering from further injuries. They will take x-rays tomorrow to determine the plan of care moving forward, but for now this poor kitty is getting the rest he deserves.  We will keep you updated on Tatum’s condition, but in the me ..read more

This week, we took in seven adorable, but very sick German Shepherd puppies: Ari, Arden, Finley, Rowan, Blythe, Hayden and Lennox. These tiny eight-week-old puppies, weighing about three pounds each, tested positive for Coccidia, a life-threatening intestinal infection that causes extreme lethargy, diarrhea and the inability to eat or drink. As soon as they arrived at KHS, we jumped into action to save their lives. Donate Now Our team is doing everything we can to provide these brave babies with the medical care, love and comfort they desperately need as they fight for their lives ..read more

We have an exciting update to share about our sweet puppy Carol, who recently underwent surgery to amputate her injured front elbow. After receiving plenty of love and snuggles and getting some much-deserved rest under the nurturing care of our veterinary team, Carol has made an incredible comeback. She doesn’t even seem to realize she’s rocking life on three legs and is just as playful and loving as any other puppy. We’re overjoyed to let everyone know that this sweetheart is now ready for her next adventure… ADOPTION! We have zero doubt she’ll make the most amazing addition to any loving f ..read more

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 shaving off Barlow’s matted fur so we could fully assess his condition. As the weight lifted from his coat, we could see his relief! Once we were able to see his body, we discovered Barlow is also missing his back right foot. We believe ..read more

February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day – share a picture of your KHS pet with us on Facebook. Make sure to shower your furry friends with a little extra love today. Our staff at KHS will be giving our shelter pets, like Sweet n’ Low, Evelyn and Bonnie, extra affection too! Sweet n’ Low continues to recover after the emergency c-section saved her life last week. She labored for hours without progress and unfortunately lost all her puppies in the process. Worst of all, her sloppily cropped ears, unhealed chemical burns and irresponsible breeding lead us to believe Sweet n’ Low wa ..read more

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, her puppies could not be saved after the long and traumatic labor. It soon became clear that Sweet n’ Low had been used and abused before she was cast aside. Her ears are sloppily cropped down to her skull, and the trauma her reproductive tract ha ..read more

As longtime supporters of the Kentucky Humane Society, Oxmoor Auto Group is sponsoring the care of 52 adoptable animals in 2024. Their gift will help provide food, shelter, spay/neuter surgeries, medical care and behavior assistance to the pets in our care while they search for places to call home. This collaborative partnership, now stronger than ever, aims to help adorable pets find the loving homes they deserve. Each week, KHS and Oxmoor Auto Group will shine the spotlight on an animal in need, bringing awareness to the many shelter animals waiting for “furever” families. Bindie – Adoptabl ..read more

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 action to provide Bonnie with pain medication and antibiotics to help ease her pain and prevent infection from setting in.We are doing everything we can to ensure Bonnie heals from the trauma and pain she’s endured. While we hope to avoid amputation surgery, it may be the ..read more