Kentucky Animal Relief Fund (KARF)

Kentucky Animal Relief Fund (KARF) We are a 501(c)(3), senior dog rescue in Louisville, KY. You can view our website at, http://www.kyanimalrelief.org/

Kentucky Animal Relief Fund (KARF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001, is a small network of volunteers committed to the rescue and care of homeless senior dogs. Overlooked and undervalued, seniors stand little to no chance of adoption and are left to face illness, loneliness, confusion, and eventual death at the most vulnerable time in their lives. All dogs rescued by our organiz

ation receive veterinary care deemed necessary for health and quality of life. Our goal is to maximize quality of life and to place every reasonably healthy, adoptable dog in a screened and approved permanent home. Unadopted dogs remain in the care of KARF for the remainder of their lives. In an effort to help as many homeless seniors as we can, we also network with other reputable rescue groups. This may include circulating information about a senior in need, taking a senior dog from a local shelter, providing temporary foster care and taking care of any immediate veterinary needs, making transportation arrangements, or providing financial assistance for veterinary care. Our work is based on the belief that all senior dogs are worthy of compassion, love, and a life free from pain and suffering.

Louisville, KY ~ 1,217 animals!! Please adopt, foster or volunteer!Louisville Metro Animal Services
06/30/2025

Louisville, KY ~ 1,217 animals!! Please adopt, foster or volunteer!
Louisville Metro Animal Services

LMAS currently has 1,217 animals in its care, with 745 of those entering the shelter since June 1.

06/27/2025

-AmazonSmile was canceled.
-I’m watching Jeff Bezos’ wedding ceremonies, costing millions of dollars.
-KARF has $38 in our bank account.

If you would like to help us you can donate with the button below, through our PayPal link:PayPal.Me/KYAnimalReliefFund or send checks to PO Box 58502 Lou, Ky 40268.
Thanks and love ❀️

Why are humans so ignorant, cruel  and irresponsible? I will never understand. On Thursday, KARF welcomed a dog who had ...
06/14/2025

Why are humans so ignorant, cruel and irresponsible? I will never understand. On Thursday, KARF welcomed a dog who had no name. She was reportedly a stray. This is not within the realm of possibility. She spent yesterday and today at our vet for treatment. She was estimated at 13-14 years old with cognitition deficits, weighed 3.5 pounds, blind, in renal failure, and could not walk or stand. How was she a stray? After speaking extensively with my vet today, the difficult decision of euthanasia was made. She had suffered enough and deserved peace. We were strangers, but love and compassion were shared between us as she left her failing body. I named her Minnie. She will join the others at the Rainbow Bridge. Rest easy now, sweet Minnie. πŸ’” I wish I had known you before.
Louisville Metro Animal Services

Our gentle giant, Agatha Christie.
06/11/2025

Our gentle giant, Agatha Christie.

We are here! Just full and broke. Daily requests to take senior surrenders. Exhausting and frustrating. However, we will...
06/06/2025

We are here! Just full and broke. Daily requests to take senior surrenders. Exhausting and frustrating. However, we will always hold true to quality over quantity and keep our focus on shelter seniors, as we always have. Timmy came from Louisville Metro Animal Services in liver failure. After a year of treatment his liver enzymes are now normal. πŸ‘πŸ» We work miracles here. Just wanted to check in.

Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms! πŸ’
05/11/2025

Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms! πŸ’

Louisville ~ Animal resources available in our city. Share with those in need. Thank you.
04/25/2025

Louisville ~ Animal resources available in our city. Share with those in need. Thank you.

🐾 MAY 2025 COMMUNITY RESOURCE PET RESOURCE CALENDAR 🐾
Looking for pet food, supplies, or spay/neuter help in Louisville? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a quick guide to free or low-cost pet resources happening throughout May. Please double-check details directly with the organization, as times and requirements may change.

🦴 Pet Food Pantries & Pet Events

πŸ“ May 3 – No Kill Louisville Pet Food Bank
2012 Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40203
Open the 1st Saturday of each month by appointment only.
πŸ“ž Call 502-536-8738 or visit nklou.org/pet-food-bank

πŸ“ May 17 – 9:00-11:00 am Church of the Advent Pet Food Pantry
πŸ–±οΈ More info: adventky.org/food-pantry-with-pet-food

πŸ“ May 17 – 9:30-11:00 am St. Paul's Episcopal Church Pet Food Pantry in New Albany
πŸ–±οΈ More info: https://stpaulna.org/ministries

πŸ“ May 17 – 10:00 am -1:00 pm Pets4Life β€œB.O.B.” Event: Snips & Chips at Preston Park
Stop by the Pets4Life booth to:
βœ… Learn about spay/neuter
βœ… Pick up a voucher
βœ… Get help scheduling an appointment (we can help if you don’t have internet!)
βœ… Arrange transportation if needed

πŸ“ May 18 – 12:00-2:00 pm SNIP N SAVE INC Community Pet Resource Center
1425 Bates-Bower Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 – Open to everyone!
🌐 Details: snipnsaveinc.com/resources

πŸ“ May 24 – 2:00-3:00 pm Pets4Life Pet Resource Day
California Community Center – 1600 St Catherine St, Louisville, KY 40210 Free pet food, supplies, and more!
πŸ–±οΈ Sign up here: pets4lifelou.org/rdays

πŸ“ May 28 – 1:30-2:30 pm Pets4Life Pop-Up at The Lord’s Kitchen
Free pet food & support – Open to all!
πŸ–±οΈ Sign up: pets4lifelou.org/rdays

πŸ“ Sundays – 6:30-7:00 pm Urban Ministry Center
2900 Slevin Street, Louisville, KY
Pet food may be available Sundays from 6:30–7:00 PM
πŸ“± Check updates: Urban Ministry Center - Louisville, KY

πŸ“ Tuesdays – Okolona Christian Church Pantry (OCC)
10801 Faithful Way, Louisville, KY 40229
Pet food may be available along with people food assistance
⏰ Every Tuesday, 1:30 – 4:00 PM
πŸ“ž 502-962-6500 | 🌐 okolonacc.org/pantry-donations

πŸ• My Dog Eats First
Free pet food/supplies for people experiencing homelessness or living in underserved communities
🌐 Learn more: mydogeatsfirst.org

βœ‚οΈ Spay & Neuter Help from Louisville Metro Animal Services
Get a low-cost voucher that includes:
βœ”οΈ Spay/neuter βœ”οΈ Rabies βœ”οΈ DAPP or FVRCP βœ”οΈ Bordetella βœ”οΈ Microchip βœ”οΈ Nail trim
πŸ“ Pickup only at: 3528 Newburg Rd (Mon–Sat) – You can send someone else to get it for you!
Available for Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) residents only.
πŸ’²Vouchers cost $30–$40 and are redeemable only at SNIP Clinic
πŸ“… After picking up, schedule online or by phone.
Note: Vouchers made possible by LMAS & KHS

Need help with S/N cost or transportation? Contact:

🐾 Pets4Life Louisville: Email: [email protected]

🐾 Spay Anyway

🐾 PBSF Dog Rescue

🐾 SNIP N SAVE INC

🐱 Community Cats: TNR Programs
Alley Cat Advocates – Free Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Jefferson County cats
🌐 Learn more: alleycatadvocates.org

Spay Anyway – Can help with both pet and community cats, including transport!
🌐 Details: spayanyway.org

🚐 Kentucky Humane Society KHS Care-a-Van Schedule (Spay/Neuter & Wellness)
Register here: KHS Events Page
5/1 – Cat S/N @ KHS Main Campus
5/2 – Wellness @ KHS Main Campus
5/5 – Wellness @ Mile Wide Beer Co.
5/6 – Dog S/N @ Mile Wide Beer Co.
5/8 – Cat S/N @ KHS Main Campus
5/9 – Wellness @ KHS Main Campus
5/12 – Wellness @ Norton Sports & Learning Center
5/19 – Wellness @ Hillebrand House
5/23 – Wellness @ KHS Main Campus
5/30 – Wellness @ KHS Main Campus

πŸ“’ Know someone who could use this info? Please INVITE them to follow our page! Or Tag them or share this post to help keep more pets happy, healthy, and with their families! πŸ’›πŸΎ

Rex the bloodhound with his favorite ball. Thank you to the person who donated it. He may not appeal to many but he is s...
04/18/2025

Rex the bloodhound with his favorite ball. Thank you to the person who donated it. He may not appeal to many but he is so sweet and will cover you in love slobber. Please give a chance to those short of your ideal.

Jax and Bubbles update:What are the chances of us having two, one eyed Shih Tzu’s with Cushing’s disease? As our luck go...
03/25/2025

Jax and Bubbles update:
What are the chances of us having two, one eyed Shih Tzu’s with Cushing’s disease? As our luck goes, pretty high! πŸ˜” Both are stable and doing very well, thanks to their amazing foster mom, Kim Richards.
However, their initial eye enucleations, testing to figure out their diagnosis, medications and regular bloodwork testing is very expensive. If you would like to help us with Bubbles and Jax you can donate with the button below, through our PayPal link:PayPal.Me/KYAnimalReliefFund or send checks to PO Box 58502 Lou, Ky 40268.
Thanks and love. ❀️
Louisville Metro Animal Services

Our sweet Noel. Life is good with her fabulous adoptive family. πŸ₯°Louisville Metro Animal Services
03/24/2025

Our sweet Noel. Life is good with her fabulous adoptive family. πŸ₯°
Louisville Metro Animal Services

Appears they had feigned interest. πŸ˜‚ I’m with you, Bears! πŸ»β€β„οΈπŸ»
03/22/2025

Appears they had feigned interest. πŸ˜‚ I’m with you, Bears! πŸ»β€β„οΈπŸ»

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PO Box 58502
Louisville, KY
40268

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