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Kentucky Pets Alive

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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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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.

01/24/2025

This $5 Friday is for two very special cats that were saved from a crowded county shelter. Aurora came to us a few weeks back very neurological. Several things have happened since arrival. First Aurora is now Rory. He has been diagnosed with Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) and is currently being giving the life saving daily meds. His daily med costs $30.and the required treatment course is 84 days. Rory has outstanding hospitalization and diagnostic bills too. Judah came to us with puffy pad/pillow pads that were infected from injury vs frost bitten. He is also FIV+. Judah is a medical staff favorite ! He is currently hospitalized and his feet are starting to improve with treatment and wound care.
Can you skip your trip for coffee or breakfast and donate towards medical care for these two awesome boys that needed a second chance?

We are a very small 501c3 foster based rescue that survives solely on donations and any fundraising opportunities we can pull off.
We rescue those that no one else will save due to the amount of time, resources and medical care required. Every dollar goes to the care of the rescues.

Venmo: Kentucky-PetsAlive

Mailing address: 18 Village Plaza #238
Shelbyville, KY 40065

Sheabel Veterinary Hospital: 859-269-7387

PayPal: bit.ly/DonateKentuckyPetsAlive

01/23/2025

Our big boy (16 #) Ash left for his happy ever after this past weekend and hasn’t thought about us since. He is being spoiled rotten and sleeps in bed with his mom every night. Congrats Ash and Welcome Brenda to the Kentucky Pets Alive family!

01/20/2025

Look who found a human! Toaster left today with Claire. Congrats Toaster and Welcome Claire to the Kentucky Pets Alive family!

01/18/2025

Wallflower is no longer a “wallflower”. She won the heart of Nick! Congrats Wallflower and welcome Nick to the Kentucky Pets Alive family!

01/09/2025

This $5 Friday is a very tough one. Jake came to us as “feral” after being shot and paralyzed. He suffered a urinary blockage prior to spine surgery and recovered. Jake was able to get the bullet removed and his spine stabilized. He then went on to rehabilitate with a medical foster with years of experience with paralyzed cats and dogs. There Jake came out of “his shell” and thrived. He began to mobilize/army crawl. Jake LOVED any and all attention from his foster mom and his favorite paralyzed foster kitten Briella. Jake became the epitome of a lover. His favorite thing to do was head but his foster mom and snuggle with Briella. Which makes this post even harder. Yesterday Jake suffered complications from another urinary blockage and died. His foster mom and Briella are devastated. We are asking for donations for his final medical bills and private cremation. Anything above these expenses will go to save the next abused cat that no one wants.

We are a very small 501c3 foster based rescue that survives solely on donations and any fundraising opportunities we can pull off.
Every dollar goes to the care of the rescues.
Venmo: Kentucky-PetsAlive
Mailing address: 18 Village Plaza #238
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Sheabel Veterinary Hospital: 859-269-7387
PayPal: bit.ly/DonateKentuckyPetsAlive

01/07/2025

We want to thank all of our followers for voting for us in this last Shelter Challenge.😻😻
Unfortunately, there were only 8 prizes this time and we finished in 11th place. While this is disappointing, we did move up a couple if places from the previous contest. So, for now rest that voting finger. As soon as we hear the dates for the next contest we will post the info here.

01/03/2025

Another retired mother aka empty nester brought in 2025 with her forever family! Congrats Godiva and welcome Dustin & Jenna to the Kentucky Pets Alive family!

01/03/2025

Momma Frida spent her New Year’s celebrating her new family and home! Congrats Frida and Welcome Barbara to the Kentucky Pets Alive family!

12/30/2024

https://www.shelterchallenge.com/shelterchallenge/Shelter/Detail/1122881?ContestantID=185558

**Today is the last dsy to VOTE for this contest! Please VOTE & SHARE to help us today!! 🙏🙏😺😺

Claude, Auguste and Alphonse are brothers in the artist family. They were rescued with their mom Frida from a county shelter. These boys are sweet and playful. Claude, August, and Alphonse are 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 12/30/24.

12/29/2024

Empty nester Paris celebrated Christmas in her forever home. Congrats Paris and Welcome Heidy to the Kentucky Pets Alive family!

12/29/2024

*Today & tomorrow are the last days to vote in this contest!! Last day to vote is 12/30/24! Please VOTE & SHARE with others!!🙏🙏🙏😺😺😺

https://www.shelterchallenge.com/shelterchallenge/Shelter/Detail/1122881?ContestantID=185558

Pax and Eira are a brother and sister bonded pair looking for their forever home. Eira came to us with an eye infection that was able to be treated and her eye was saved. This sweet and playful pair is looking for their forever home. Do you have room in your home and heart for them? Pax & Eira are 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 12/30/24.

12/28/2024

https://www.shelterchallenge.com/shelterchallenge/Shelter/Detail/1122881?ContestantID=185558

Happy Caturday!

**Only 2 days left to vote!!😺😺🙏🙏

Frida is mom to Claude, Auguste, and Alphonse in the artist family. They were rescued from a county shelter. She is a very sweet retired mom looking for her forever home. Frida 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 12/30/24!

12/27/2024

Last rescue and last Medical Friday plea of 2024.

This is Aurora and Jeremiah. Both were in a county shelter and had medical issues that required them to be rescued this holiday season. Aurora is currently hospitalized and receiving antibiotics and around the clock monitoring. Jeremiah has been evaluated and has been released to a medical foster for antibiotics and observation. While this holiday season may not be the best Christmas health wise for these two - they have been given a second chance at life and are receiving the best chance!

This past year has seen many successful saves and happy adoptions. Unfortunately these have left our small rescue with a very large outstanding medical bill. If you could donate for these last two rescues and anything above their bill will be applied to our outstanding bill. Next year's rescues are in jeopardy at this point :(

We are a very small 501c3 foster based rescue that survives solely on donations and any fundraising opportunities we can pull off.
Every dollar goes to the care of the rescues.
Venmo: Kentucky-PetsAlive
Mailing address: 18 Village Plaza #238
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Sheabel Veterinary Hospital: 859-269-7387
PayPal: bit.ly/DonateKentuckyPetsAlive

12/26/2024

http://www.shelterchallenge.com/shelterchallenge/Shelter/Detail/1122881?ContestantID=185558

*Only 4 days left to VOTE. & SHARE to help KPA!!

Jimmy came to KPA after being hit by a car. His leg was broken, and he had road-rash. He is healed and is ready for his forever home! Jimmy 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 12/30/24!

12/25/2024

http://www.shelterchallenge.com/shelterchallenge/Shelter/Detail/1122881?ContestantID=185558

**Only 5 days left tovote and we are atill in 11th place. Please remember to vote and share with others to help us! 🙏🙏😺😺

Bentley is one of Brook’s kittens. He is FIV+, but don’t let that scare you away. He is healthy and more than ready for his forever home with Brook as they are bonded. Bentley 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 12/30/24!

12/25/2024

We would love to see some updates from our followers who have adopted from us!😺😺
Please comment below with a current pic of your cat(s)/kitten(s) that were adopted from Kentucky Pets Alive. Please include the cat’s name at adoption and current name(if changed).

**Pictured is Gordon who was adopted from Kentucky Pets Alive.

We would also like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season!! If you need a last minute gift, our kitties would appreciate a donation toward their care. A donation to Kentucky Pets Alive in your friend/family member’s name would be a great gift for someone who has everything!😉😉

We are a very small 501c3 foster based rescue that survives solely on donations and any fundraising opportunities we can pull off.
Every dollar goes to the care of the rescues.
Venmo: Kentucky-PetsAlive
Mailing address: 18 Village Plaza #238
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Sheabel Veterinary Hospital: 859-269-7387
PayPal: bit.ly/DonateKentuckyPetsAlive

12/24/2024

https://www.shelterchallenge.com/shelterchallenge/Shelter/Detail/1122881?ContestantID=185558

Brook is a sweet girl who came to us from a crowded shelter with kittens. She is FIV+ but don’t let that scare you away. She is healthy and more than ready for her forever home with one of her kittens Bentley, as they are bonded. Brook
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 12/30/24.

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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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http://www.kypetsalive.org/

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** first day and we are at $195!! This is great as this will be matched! Let’s keep the momentum as our generous donor said they are willing to match up to $5k that are received by the end of the month!!! 🐾🐾👀.🐾🐾. 👀. 🐾🐾. 👀. 🐾🐾. 👀🐾🐾 PLEASE DON’T SCROLL. We need our supporters’ help! Read this message and SHARE it anywhere you can. Everything is so expensive, and everyone is feeling the pinch these days. Animal rescues like KPA are no exception. In a world where it often feels like there’s more bad news than good, we’re so thankful we have something positive to share. A generous individual has stepped up to MATCH our donations between now and the end of February up to $5,000! We are drowning in medical debt, so receiving the full match for a total donation amount of $10,000 would be huge for the animals in our care. If you would like to see the faces of the animals we’re caring for right now that will directly benefit from your donation of $5, $10, $25, or more, please take one minute out of your day to watch this video. If you don’t have any money to spare, please share this message. It’s a free and easy way to help our volunteer-run rescue. Donations can be made directly through Facebook or through these platforms: PayPal: bit.ly/DonateKentuckyPetsAlive Venmo: Kentucky-PetsAlive THANK YOU for helping to support Kentucky Pets Alive during these difficult times! We couldn't keep this rescue going without the support of our community.

🐾💕$5 Friday to help Rian continue his rehabilitation 💕🐾 Rian was shot and paralyzed. He has had the bullet, bullet fragments, hair and bone fragments removed. His spine has been stabilized. He is receiving laser treatments and has had 3 acupuncture treatments. He is trying so hard and getting stronger. He really needs continued acupuncture treatments to help repair the signal pathways and improve his coordination especially in his left leg. This has been very beneficial for previously paralyzed cats like Ebba, Elisha, Kian and Gideon. An acupuncture session costs $120 The sad truth is there are very few rescues that will take on challenging feline medical cases as they involve often long recuperation/recovery, medical fosters and large medical costs. Many do not get a chance. We give these felines a chance thanks to supporters and donations! We truly appreciate all who continue to donate and support our mission and giving these sick/injured/homeless ones a chance. If everyone of our followers gave $5 we would be able to pay for several sessions for Rian as well as help with our large outstanding medical bills, current needs and save many others! Please skip your coffee or breakfast sandwich and help Rian he has come so far! Donations can be made via the donate button on this post or through these channels: PayPal: bit.ly/DonateKentuckyPetsAlive Venmo: Kentucky-PetsAlive Sheabel Animal Hospital: 859-268-4444

Rian is beginning to walk!!!!

Four days after having bullet and bone fragments along with hair removed from his spine along with stabilization ….. look who is attempting to walk even with an IV in one of his good legs!! Rian is doing great!!! Yesterday we got to visit with this love bug!!! Thanks to all who have donated and supported Rian’s surgeries!

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Who is this adorable kitten? Thanks to a village of supporters and a great medical team, this was made possible!

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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.

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