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-2648Eagle was rescued from a crowded shelter with his brother ...
09/23/2025

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Eagle was rescued from a crowded shelter with his brother Flamingo and other siblings. They are the last of their litter. They are full of energy and looking for their forever home! Eagle 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-2648Flamingo was rescued from a crowded shelter with his broth...
09/22/2025

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Flamingo was rescued from a crowded shelter with his brother Eagle and other siblings. They are the last of their litter. They are full of energy and looking for their forever home! Flamingo 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-2648Gareth was rescues as a kitten. He had been hit by a car a...
09/20/2025

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Gareth was rescues as a kitten. He had been hit by a car and sustained two broken back legs. He had surgery to repair the fractures in his legs, and now, he is healed and looking for a purrfect forever home! Gareth 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!

In place of Medical Friday, please consider a few ways that you can help KPA!! We hope you will consider making a donati...
09/19/2025

In place of Medical Friday, please consider a few ways that you can help KPA!! We hope you will consider making a donation and vote in the shelter challenge too!!🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🙏🙏

1. Donation

Venmo: Kentucky-PetsAlive

PayPal: bit.ly/DonateKentuckyPetsAlive

2. Vote in the Shelter Challenge!!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648

In place of Medical Friday, please consider a few ways that you can help KPA!! We hope you will consider making a donat...
09/19/2025

In place of Medical Friday, please consider a few ways that you can help KPA!! We hope you will consider making a donation and vote in the shelter challenge too!!🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🙏🙏

1. Donation

Venmo: Kentucky-PetsAlive

PayPal: bit.ly/DonateKentuckyPetsAlive

2. Vote in the Shelter Challenge!!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648

Thank you to everyone who donated yesterday during ! As a small but mighty rescue, we rely entirely on the generosity o...
09/19/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated yesterday during ! As a small but mighty rescue, we rely entirely on the generosity of our supporters to do the work we do. Rescue is expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally taxing, but it's worth it when we're able to save a life and give one of the cats in our care a second chance at happiness.

Our 38 donors helped us to raise $2,332, and we couldn't be more thankful! Big kudos also to Foundation of Louisville for putting on this important community fundraiser each year!

This , we’re celebrating just a few of the KPA kitties who found their . Up next are Andre and Ilian, who were adopted...
09/19/2025

This , we’re celebrating just a few of the KPA kitties who found their . Up next are Andre and Ilian, who were adopted in 2018 and 2025, respectively

Andre came to us as a kitten with deformed rear legs and feet, and Ilian was rescued by KPA after sustaining substantial trauma to both back legs. KPA got them the treatment they needed, and today, these boys are living the good life! Their deformities don’t slow them down a bit, and they get around just as quickly as their able-bodied siblings!

Donate here to help us save more lives: https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/kentucky-pets-alive

This , we’re celebrating just a few of the KPA kitties who found their . Up next is Stella, who was adopted in 2023 by...
09/19/2025

This , we’re celebrating just a few of the KPA kitties who found their . Up next is Stella, who was adopted in 2023 by foster parents who couldn’t bear to part with her!

Stella originally came to us as a young kitten with her brothers and sisters from a shelter that euthanizes for space. Today, Stella is the Queen of Chaos in the house. She rules over her older brothers and is the law of the land!

Donate here to help us save more lives: https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/kentucky-pets-alive

Earl & Tybee are ready for the Greatest Two Minutes in Giving! Are you? Donations that are made between 7:15 and 7:17 p....
09/18/2025

Earl & Tybee are ready for the Greatest Two Minutes in Giving! Are you? Donations that are made between 7:15 and 7:17 p.m. (that’s in 5 minutes!) have the possibility of getting boosted by $5,000, $10,000, or even $20,000!

Count down the clock with us and donate here at 7:15: https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/kentucky-pets-alive

Earl & Tybee found their when they were adopted in 2024! Tybee came to us as a kitten on the euthanasia list due to ringworm, and he bonded with Earl—another KPA kitty—while they were both in foster care. These two boys hit the jackpot when they got to go home together with the best humans!

This , we’re celebrating just a few of the KPA kitties who found their . Up next is Siggy (formerly Tania), who was ad...
09/18/2025

This , we’re celebrating just a few of the KPA kitties who found their . Up next is Siggy (formerly Tania), who was adopted in 2017!

Siggy came to us from an overcrowded shelter that euthanizes for space. Today, she loves playing with her catnip mouse and chasing her tail, and she gives the best snuggles!

Donate here to help us save more lives: https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/kentucky-pets-alive

This , we’re celebrating just a few of the KPA kitties who found their . Up next are Kendra and Petey, who were adopte...
09/18/2025

This , we’re celebrating just a few of the KPA kitties who found their . Up next are Kendra and Petey, who were adopted in 2024.

Petey and Kendra came to us at different times from overcrowded shelters that utilize for space. These kitties were both adopted and returned due to no fault of their own, but they never gave up hope of finding a forever home. Luckily, their dreams came true last year! Today, they rule the roost in their new home, and they've brought their family so much love, joy, and fun!

Donate here to help us save more lives:
https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/kentucky-pets-alive

This , we’re celebrating just a few of the KPA kitties who found their . Up next is Morgan, who was adopted this year!...
09/18/2025

This , we’re celebrating just a few of the KPA kitties who found their . Up next is Morgan, who was adopted this year!

Morgan was rescued from a crowded shelter as an emaciated kitten. She weighed just 1.46 pounds, had a URI, and was on the euthanasia list. These days, she’s living life as a sweet and crazy lady in a home that loves her.

Donate here to help us save more lives: https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/kentucky-pets-alive

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3580 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
Louisville, KY
40299

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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.