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.

****PLEASE READ**** All animals in this album ARE AVAILABLE for adoption. This album is updated regularly.Some of our ca...
01/02/2026

****PLEASE READ**** All animals in this album ARE AVAILABLE for adoption. This album is updated regularly.

Some of our cats are available to view at the PetSmart adoption center, while others are in foster homes and are available to meet upon approval. Visitors are limited within the PetSmart adoption center, and PetSmart staff are not able to open the cages of the animals in the center. We thank you for understanding, and we are willing to work with you to pick the right companion animal.

We ask that you get pre-approved for adoption by completing our application here--->

https://forms.wix.com/r/7283518561950106299

***PLEASE ONLY FILL OUT ONE APPLICATION (even if you are interested in multiple cats/kittens). You can list multiple cats/kittens on the same application. Filling out multiple applications will only slow the process, as each one must be processed individually.
Although you will not receive a notification that your submission went through, it has, and someone will be in contact with you shortly.***

We finished 2025 by rescuing three felines with medical needs. Without us saying yes, 2026 was not looking good for the...
01/02/2026

We finished 2025 by rescuing three felines with medical needs. Without us saying yes, 2026 was not looking good for them. We finished 2025 with outstanding medical bills and going forward, our ability to help these end of options cats in shelters will be severely limited. These three may be our last till we can make a dent in our bills.

Oak, a cute baby black panther is the last of his litter. He has had many medical issues since arriving to the shelter. He has flea allergies, allergies to topical flea meds, rodent ulcers, puffy pad syndrome and an upper respiratory infection. This boy also tested positive for FIV (negative for feline leukemia). Despite this list, his purr motor and quest for attention hasn't stopped.

Amberly has chronic diarrhea and has broken with an upper respiratory infection. This girl doesn't know a stranger.

Nate is stunning but he too has unexplained chronic diarrhea and will need time, medication, prescription food and lots of litter.

The medical workup has begun and meds are being started. Donations are needed for their medical care and prescription foods.

Every donation is greatly appreciated 💕🐾
Donating now will help us to day yes to others in the future.

Venmo: Kentucky-PetsAlive

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

PayPal: bit.ly/DonateKentuckyPetsAlive

Sheabel veterinary Hospital
859) 269-7387

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648**Today is the last day to vote!!McLaughlin was rescued wi...
12/31/2025

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**Today is the last day to vote!!

McLaughlin was rescued with his brother McAllister from a hoarding case in another county. Several siblings were in bad shape and had eye infections. KPA got them the medical care needed to get them healthy. McLaughlin and McAllister are bonded and need to be adopted together. McLaughlin 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 12/31/25!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648**Only 2 days left to vote!!McAlister was rescued with his...
12/30/2025

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**Only 2 days left to vote!!

McAlister was rescued with his brother McLaughlin from a hoarding case in another county. Several siblings were in bad shape and had eye infections. KPA got them the medical care needed to get them healthy. McAlister is one of the cats who had an eye infection and due to the severity of the infection his eye was removed. McAlister and McLaughlin are bonded and need to be adopted together. McAlister 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 12/31/25!

Elvis, the kitten that was treated for a broken jaw, spent Christmas without a forever home….. but he will be bringing i...
12/30/2025

Elvis, the kitten that was treated for a broken jaw, spent Christmas without a forever home….. but he will be bringing in 2026 with his FOREVER family and home!
Congratulations Elvis! Welcome James and family to the Kentucky Pets Alive family!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648**Only 3days left to vote!! Zazu was the last of his litte...
12/29/2025

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**Only 3days left to vote!!

Zazu was the last of his litter that had not found a home. Raven also was the last of her litter. They bonded while at the vet clinic and now are more like siblings. They would like to find a forever home together. Zazu 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 12/31/25!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648**Only 4 days left to vote!!Raven is sister to Eagle and F...
12/28/2025

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**Only 4 days left to vote!!

Raven is sister to Eagle and Flamingo. Her brothers found a home together. Raven has become an adopted big sister to Zazu. They are bonded and would like to find a forever home together. Raven 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 12/31/25!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648**Only 5 days left to vote!! **Hi! I'm Felicia. I'm a youn...
12/27/2025

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**Only 5 days left to vote!! **

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 12/31/25!

Christmas time wasn’t what Saturn wanted. Instead of spending it with a forever family, she was diagnosed and being tre...
12/26/2025

Christmas time wasn’t what Saturn wanted. Instead of spending it with a forever family, she was diagnosed and being treated for wet FIP in her chest. FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) was once an incurable disease but now with proper diagnosis and a new medication , it has a good success rate. Saturn will need 84 days of daily meds. Her daily meds cost $29 and her medical work up and tests were $560. This year has been difficult in raising and covering medical costs for our felines. The number of requests for help come daily and unfortunately with the decline in funds, the number we can help has decreased🥲. We are often the feline’s last chance at life.

Every donation is greatly appreciated 💕🐾

Venmo: Kentucky-PetsAlive

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

PayPal: bit.ly/DonateKentuckyPetsAlive

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648**6 days left to vote!!Chickadee and Finch are siblings wh...
12/26/2025

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**6 days left to vote!!

Chickadee and Finch are siblings who were rescued from a crowded shelter. They both had eye infections at the time of rescue. KPA got them to the vet for care but the infection was so severe that they both required surgery to have an eye removed. Chickadee and Finch are bonded and need to be adopted together. Chickadee 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 12/31/25!

https://greatergood.com/pages/shelter/kentucky-pets-alive-2648Merry Christmas from the KPA kitties!!🎄🐾🐈🐾🐈‍⬛Finch and Chi...
12/25/2025

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Merry Christmas from the KPA kitties!!🎄🐾🐈🐾🐈‍⬛

Finch and Chickadee are siblings who were rescued from a crowded shelter. They both had eye infections at the time of rescue. KPA got them to the vet for care but the infection was so severe that they both required surgery to have an eye removed. Finch and Chickadee are bonded and need to be adopted together. Finch 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 12/31/25!

Toberlone and Nestle hope Santa got notification of their recent permanent change of address! These siblings will be awa...
12/25/2025

Toberlone and Nestle hope Santa got notification of their recent permanent change of address! These siblings will be awakening this Christmas in their forever home! Congrats ! Welcome Lee to the Kentucky Pets Alive family!

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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.