Kentucky Pets Alive

Kentucky Pets Alive Since 2008, KPA has been committed to animal rescue and our mission statement: Every Life Matters. The mission of saving some but not all was not our mission.
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Kentucky Pets Alive is a volunteer based 501c(3) organization that was originally formed in August 2008 as Shelby County No Kill Mission of Kentucky, Inc. with the mission to save all adoptable animals at The Shelby County Animal Shelter , which was an open admission municipal shelter until July 2014. We assisted the shelter in becoming the first no kill community shelter in Kentucky and helped ma

intain the no kill status for 6 years by providing the following programs: foster care, microchips for every animal adopted, collars and leashes for transported animals, medical care/supplies to sick and injured, the operation and funding of an inhouse spay/neuter clinic, offsite adoption sites/events and volunteers to assist with the physical/emotional care of the animals. During these six years, over 10,000 animals left the shelter alive. In August 2014, Shelby County No Kill Mission and the Shelby County Animal Shelter went separate ways. We changed our name but not our mission. Our new name, Kentucky Pets Alive, continues to reflect our mission: Every Life Matters. We will assist animals throughout Kentucky as our volunteer and support base accommodates.

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648Hi! I'm Felicia. I'm a young adult, and I was rescued from...
10/14/2025

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Hi! I'm Felicia. I'm a young adult, and I was rescued from a crowded shelter that euthanizes for space. I had a bad respiratory infection and was very dehydrated. Thanks to KPA, I'm here today and looking for my forever home. I love to talk! Felicia is asking you to vote today!

We need all of our followers and supporters to vote daily and share with as many friends, family, coworkers, fellow animal lovers, etc., to vote to help us!

It only takes a few seconds to click on the link and then click on the purple vote button. Your vote could be the one that helps win much needed money to save more kitties. Remember: voting goes through 10/21/25!

Flamingo and Eagle may be bonded brothers but sharing the limelight for adoption pictures wasn’t going to happen! Congr...
10/14/2025

Flamingo and Eagle may be bonded brothers but sharing the limelight for adoption pictures wasn’t going to happen! Congrats brothers on your happy ever after TOGETHER! Welcome Julia to the Kentucky Pets Alive family!

Miles was rescued over a year ago from the euthanasia list for a very treatable condition.He is super fun and patient. ...
10/13/2025

Miles was rescued over a year ago from the euthanasia list for a very treatable condition.
He is super fun and patient. He waited like a gentleman for the perfect home! Congrats Miles your patience paid off! Welcome Michael to the Kentucky Pets Alive family !

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648Jersey was rescued with his brothers Montana, and Dakota. ...
10/13/2025

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Jersey was rescued with his brothers Montana, and Dakota. Dakota has been adopted but Jersey and Montana are still looking for a forever home! They are sweet & playful boys looking for their forever homes. Jersey is asking you to remember to vote today!

We need all of our followers and supporters to vote daily and share with as many friends, family, coworkers, fellow animal lovers, etc., to vote to help us!

It only takes a few seconds to click on the link and then click on the purple vote button. Your vote could be the one that helps win much needed money to save more kitties. Remember: voting goes through 10/21/25!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648Montana was rescued with his brothers Jersey, and Dakota. ...
10/12/2025

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Montana was rescued with his brothers Jersey, and Dakota. They are sweet & playful boys looking for their forever homes. Montana is asking you to remember to vote today!

We need all of our followers and supporters to vote daily and share with as many friends, family, coworkers, fellow animal lovers, etc., to vote to help us!

It only takes a few seconds to click on the link and then click on the purple vote button. Your vote could be the one that helps win much needed money to save more kitties. Remember: voting goes through 10/21/25!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648Happy Caturday!! 🐈‍⬛🐾🐈🐾Meadow is an adult cat who was sur...
10/11/2025

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Happy Caturday!! 🐈‍⬛🐾🐈🐾

Meadow is an adult cat who was surrendered to a crowded shelter that euthanizes for space. The stress of being abandoned and the chaos of the shelter caused her to chew off her tail. Thankfully, KPA got her the medical care she needed. She is healed and more than ready for a family that will give her a forever home. Meadow is asking you to vote today!

We need all of our followers and supporters to vote daily and share with as many friends, family, coworkers, fellow animal lovers, etc., to vote to help us!

It only takes a few seconds to click on the link and then click on the purple vote button. Your vote could be the one that helps win much needed money to save more kitties. Remember: voting goes through 10/21/25!

This medical Friday fundraiser is for Jamal again as we have not secured funds for his outstanding medical and much need...
10/10/2025

This medical Friday fundraiser is for Jamal again as we have not secured funds for his outstanding medical and much needed dental with extractions.

This is the face of sadness and confusion. Jamal was adopted 12 years ago and was left at a small out of state shelter when his owner "no longer could care for him". No other information given. No medical records or past vet information. Luckily his microchip that we implanted prior to adoption allowed us to be contacted. We immediately rescued him again and have taken him for a medical evaluation. We obtained a comprehensive medical exam which included bloodwork, f***l testing, ultrasound of abdomen and starting him on medication and a special diet. This initial visit was ~$600. What we do know is he is now FOUR pawed declawed, has severe gum disease and bad teeth, is VERY thin, and having GI issues. He will need a dental and extractions very soon as he has root exposure which is painful. Comprehensive dentistry with extractions for felines runs $750-$1,200 depending on what the dental X-rays show after sedation.
PLEASE help us show this senior that we care. Jamal deserves to have comfort and happiness in his senior years.
Please consider donating this medical needs Friday!
We are a small volunteer rescue who struggles daily to help those that would otherwise not have a chance. Outstanding medical bills have and monthly medications impact our ability to help others😢
Every dollar goes to the care of the rescues - outstanding medical bills, meds, preventatives, food, litter and supplements.
No donation is too small and is greatly appreciated 💕🐾
Venmo: Kentucky-PetsAlive
Mailing address: 18 Village Plaza #238
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Sheabel Veterinary Hospital: 859-269-7387
PayPal: bit.ly/DonateKentuckyPetsAlive

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648 Nyla is a sweet 12yr old senior who has been through a lo...
10/10/2025

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Nyla is a sweet 12yr old senior who has been through a lot. She came to KPA weighing only 3.5 pounds after her owner died. She was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism . KPA got her the medical care she needed and with live and care from a medical foster she is now over 9 pounds! She is an energetic lady who has a lot of love and life left in her. She just needs one pill a day and prescription foood. Nyla is asking you to vote today to help KPA save others like her!

We need all of our followers and supporters to vote daily and share with as many friends, family, coworkers, fellow animal lovers, etc., to vote to help us!

It only takes a few seconds to click on the link and then click on the purple vote button. Your vote could be the one that helps win much needed money to save more kitties. Remember: voting goes through 10/21/25!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648 Qiana is a retired mom who was rescued from a county shel...
10/09/2025

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Qiana is a retired mom who was rescued from a county shelter with her kittens. Her kittens have been adopted and now she is looking for a forever home! Her foster mom says she is sweet, playful, and likes to snuggle. But prefers to be an only pet. Qiana hopes that everyone will remember to vote today.

We need all of our followers and supporters to vote daily and share with as many friends, family, coworkers, fellow animal lovers, etc., to vote to help us!

It only takes a few seconds to click on the link and then click on the purple vote button. Your vote could be the one that helps win much needed money to save more kitties. Remember: voting goes through 10/21/25!

Klara is over the moon as she not only has a new human but also a feline sister! Congrats Klara and Welcome Alexis to th...
10/08/2025

Klara is over the moon as she not only has a new human but also a feline sister! Congrats Klara and Welcome Alexis to the Kentucky Pets Alive family!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648Pax and Eira are a brother and sister sibling pair that ca...
10/07/2025

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Pax and Eira are a brother and sister sibling pair that came to KPA as kittens and have grown into adults. They are bonded and need to be adopted together. Pax has lots of energy and loves to play. His sister Eira is more reserved. She came to us with a severe eye infection that has been treated. While she has a scar on her eye she is able to see. She keeps up with her bother when he has the “zoomies”. They groom each other and snuggle together in a big cat bed for naps too! Pax & Eira are asking you to vote today!

We need all of our followers and supporters to vote daily and share with as many friends, family, coworkers, fellow animal lovers, etc., to vote to help us!

It only takes a few seconds to click on the link and then click on the purple vote button. Your vote could be the one that helps win much needed money to save more kitties. Remember: voting goes through 10/21/25!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648McKenzie and her brother Tex came to us from a crowded she...
10/06/2025

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McKenzie and her brother Tex came to us from a crowded shelter. They are bonded and need to be adopted together. McKenzie is asking you to remember to vote today!

We need all of our followers and supporters to vote daily and share with as many friends, family, coworkers, fellow animal lovers, etc., to vote to help us!

It only takes a few seconds to click on the link and then click on the purple vote button. Your vote could be the one that helps win much needed money to save more kitties. Remember: voting goes through 10/21/25!

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3580 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
Louisville, KY
40299

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Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

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Kentucky Pets Alive is a volunteer based 501c(3) organization that was originally formed in August 2008 as Shelby County No Kill Mission of Kentucky, Inc. with the mission to save all adoptable animals at The Shelby County Animal Shelter , which was an open admission municipal shelter until July 2014. We assisted the shelter in becoming the first no kill community shelter in Kentucky and helped maintain the no kill status for 6 years by providing the following programs: foster care, microchips for every animal adopted, collars and leashes for transported animals, medical care/supplies to sick and injured, the operation and funding of an in-house spay/neuter clinic, offsite adoption sites/events and volunteers to assist with the physical/emotional care of the animals. During these six years, over 10,000 animals left the shelter alive. In August 2014, Shelby County No Kill Mission and the Shelby County Animal Shelter went separate ways. The mission of saving some but not all was not aligned with our mission. We changed our name but not our mission. Our new name, Kentucky Pets Alive, continues to reflect our mission: Every Life Matters. We continue to assist the animals in Shelby County, but we are also assisting other counties who are actively striving to save all adoptable pets. We are now assisting Jefferson, Anderson and Davies counties. As our volunteer and support base grows, so will our areas of assistance.