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Kentucky Humane Society The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is a champion for companion animals. KHS is also the state’s oldest animal welfare organization, founded in 1884.
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The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), located in Louisville, KY, is a private, nonprofit organization that is Kentucky’s largest pet adoption agency. Looking for adoptable pets? Potential adopters can stop by the Kentucky Humane Society East Campus at 1000 Lyndon Lane or the Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center (also called the Main Campus) at 241 Steedly Drive during normal business hours. Bo

th Kentucky Humane Society adoption locations are open Monday-Friday 11am-5:30pm and Saturday-Sunday from 11am-4:30pm. Adoption applications are processed between 11am-5pm on weekdays and 11am-4pm on weekends. Adoption counselors are happy to assist families in finding their perfect pet match! Masks are not required but are strongly recommended for visitors who are not vaccinated. View all adoptable animals and their locations at www.kyhumane.org/adopt/dogs or www.kyhumane.org/adopt/cats. You can also visit adoptable cats at Purrfect Day Cat Cafe located at 1741 Bardstown Rd. Reservations for Purrfect Day Cafe are strongly encouraged and can be made at their website www.purrfectdaycafe.com.

Ivory is ready to leave shelter life in the past, and would love to find her forever Valentine! 🥹💞 If you don’t know thi...
14/02/2025

Ivory is ready to leave shelter life in the past, and would love to find her forever Valentine! 🥹💞 If you don’t know this girly, you’re missing out on a dog who:

😍 knows basic cues like sit, wait, down and touch
😍 loves visiting breweries and other dog-friendly businesses
😍 is very mindful on leash and keeps great eye contact
✔️ is approved for homes with children 10 and up
✔️ is approved to live with other dogs after successful meet-and-greet
✔️ is approved for Foster First, which allows 14-day trial period prior to adoption

We just know that Ivory will fill your home with so much love, and meeting her is easier than ever – simply fill out our Adoption Interest Form at kyhumane.org/adoption-interest-form and our staff will reach out within 72 business hours if you seem like a good fit. 🩷

Peggy is only two weeks old and has already been through far too much. When she was born, her mom's umbilical cord was w...
13/02/2025

Peggy is only two weeks old and has already been through far too much. When she was born, her mom's umbilical cord was wrapped around Peggy's tiny right back foot, causing it to lose blood supply. Her foot quickly turned necrotic, meaning the tissue died and could not heal, so she was rushed to our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center for immediate medical attention. Our veterinary team was shocked to see such a small puppy with this severe of an injury, but we promised to be there for her every step of the way.

Because Peggy is only two weeks old, she is not old or strong enough to undergo surgery. Thankfully, she is not experiencing any pain as the nerve endings in her foot aren't functioning. So, we are keeping her comfortable and letting her injury take its natural course. There's a high possibility that her necrotic foot could fall off on its own, but if it doesn't we will perform an amputation once she's old enough for surgery.

For now, Peggy is safe and sound in a foster home with a loving staff member, where she's getting the 'round-the-clock care she needs to recover. Because of her age, she requires bottle feedings every two hours! Her foster mom, Angela, reports that Peggy is doing well, and loves being held and talked to. We will keep you posted on her progress, but in the meantime please donate via our website or the button below to support lifesaving care for animals just like Peggy. Thank you!

UPDATE: ADOPTED‼️ Have you ever seen such masterful puppy dog eyes before?? 🥹 Meet QUEEN TUT, a stunning one-year-old Bo...
13/02/2025

UPDATE: ADOPTED‼️ Have you ever seen such masterful puppy dog eyes before?? 🥹 Meet QUEEN TUT, a stunning one-year-old Boxer whose adoption fee will be waived through 2/17 starting TOMORROW! 😍👑

Queen Tut is just about as perfect as she could be. 🥰 She knows a few cues like paw and sit, loves to play with toys and get as close to her human friends as possible. Tut's zoomies are something to behold and will definitely make you belly laugh! 😆 She gets along well with other dogs and older kiddos, and would love to meet any potential roommates prior to adoption. ❤ Visit Queen Tut at our Sam Swope Pet TLC over Valentine's Day weekend and give her the forever home she deserves!

DID YOU HEAR? 👀 Starting TOMORROW (2/14), all adult dogs (1 year+) will have WAIVED ADOPTION FEES through Monday, Februa...
13/02/2025

DID YOU HEAR? 👀 Starting TOMORROW (2/14), all adult dogs (1 year+) will have WAIVED ADOPTION FEES through Monday, February 17! 😍🐾 If you've been waiting for the paw-fect time to adopt your Valentine, NOW is your chance. 🩷 Visit kyhumane.org/adopt/dogs to browse all of our adorable, adoptable adults, or pop by either KHS Campus today for some smooches and snuggles!

13/02/2025
On Sunday, KHS staff, volunteers and supporters gathered at PG&Js Dog Park Bar for a Puppy Bowl viewing party, where we ...
13/02/2025

On Sunday, KHS staff, volunteers and supporters gathered at PG&Js Dog Park Bar for a Puppy Bowl viewing party, where we cheered on Colonel and Julep as they battled it out for the Lombarky Trophy. Our friends at Diorio's Pizza & Pub, Casamigos and River City Distribution made it an extra-special afternoon with delicious food, specialty cocktails and fun games. 🐶🐾 Colonel made a surprise appearance as a cheerleader, and Julep stole the show as the #1 Draft Pick and Puppy Bowl MVP! Big thanks to all who came together to support this paw-some achievement, and to all who tuned in on Sunday afternoon. 🧡 We had a blast celebrating with you!

Missed the game? Don't worry! You can stream the event on Discovery+ and Max.

Quit going down rabbit holes - Alice is adoptable and ready to be the Queen of (your) Hearts! ♥️👑 This four-year-old gal...
13/02/2025

Quit going down rabbit holes - Alice is adoptable and ready to be the Queen of (your) Hearts! ♥️👑 This four-year-old gal is currently hanging out in the Adoption office of our Sam Swope Pet TLC but she's tired of pushing papers. 😆 Adopt her at 241 Steedly Drive and your home will transform into a wonderland of catnip toys, snuggles and biscuit-making in no-time! 😻

We've all heard of Godzilla, now meet his not so scary, adorable distant cousin, Chadzilla!🦖💚 Likewise to not knowing Go...
13/02/2025

We've all heard of Godzilla, now meet his not so scary, adorable distant cousin, Chadzilla!🦖💚 Likewise to not knowing Godzilla's origin, we also don't know Chadzilla's genetic background, but we are certain he's scruffy and super cute. 🥰 We are also confident that he would win the battle of Chadzilla vs. King Peanut Butter Kong. 🤣 Chadzilla would love to meet any potential canine roommates prior to adoption, just to make sure they match his playful vibes! 😆 So come meet Chadzilla at our East Campus, and who knows, he could just be your paw-fect match! 😊

Fritz is ready to put on the Ritz with his forever family - all he's missing is YOU! 🫵💋 Visit this gorgeous one-year-old...
12/02/2025

Fritz is ready to put on the Ritz with his forever family - all he's missing is YOU! 🫵💋 Visit this gorgeous one-year-old blondie at our East Campus (1000 Lyndon Lane) and make his Valentine's Day weekend extra special by choosing adoption ❤️

Learn more about Fritz: https://tinyurl.com/KHSFritz

Hazel's looking for a year-round Valentine - could you be his paw-fect match? 👀😍When this goofy one-year-old isn't steal...
12/02/2025

Hazel's looking for a year-round Valentine - could you be his paw-fect match? 👀😍

When this goofy one-year-old isn't stealing hearts left and right, you'll probably find him romping outside with his canine pals. 🐾🐶 Hazel has lived successfully with dogs and cats in the past, and is approved to go home with children 15 and older. 🥰 He would like to meet any potential roommates (two or four-legged) at our Sam Swope Pet TLC prior to adoption. 🧡 Stop by 241 Steedly Drive to meet Hazel today and see for yourself what makes him so paw-some!

12/02/2025

Joseph Quinn is critically acclaimed AND Paw-scar nominated, and he can't wait to show you his many talents. 🤣 Meet him at our Sam Swope Pet TLC (241 Steedly Drive) today! 🧡

Our Oxmoor Auto Group Pet of the Week is...LASER LEMON! 😍 This 3-month-old bundle of sunshine lives up to his name with ...
12/02/2025

Our Oxmoor Auto Group Pet of the Week is...LASER LEMON! 😍 This 3-month-old bundle of sunshine lives up to his name with his exuberance and happiness ☀️ He believes that every stranger is a best friend he hasn't met yet and anytime is the paw-fect time to play. 🐾 Want to adopt Laser Lemon? Come meet him at our Sam Swope Pet TLC - 241 Steedly Drive! 🧡

Learn more about Oxmoor Auto Group here: https://www.oxmoorautogroup.com/community/

Today is the LAST DAY to schedule a Valentine's Day puppy visit! 🗣 Book yours BEFORE NOON TODAY by visiting https://www....
12/02/2025

Today is the LAST DAY to schedule a Valentine's Day puppy visit! 🗣 Book yours BEFORE NOON TODAY by visiting https://www.kyhumane.org/valentines-day-puppy-visits, and secure your title as "Best Valentine Ever" 🥰

For a donation of $200, your loved one will receive a 30-minute puppy visit complete with flowers from Sam's Club, delicious cupcakes and "puppy chow" from Meg's Magical Morsels, and plenty of sweet puppy kisses. 💋 You can't beat that!

Geo is STILL on the hunt for his paw-fect match! 🥺 Could you be the one who finally helps him leave shelter life in the ...
12/02/2025

Geo is STILL on the hunt for his paw-fect match! 🥺 Could you be the one who finally helps him leave shelter life in the past? 🧡

When he's not melting hearts with his puppy-dog eyes, Geo loves spending his time going on walks and playing with a good squeaky toy.🐾 Geo prefers to live in a home with no small animals - cats included, as those pesky felines are far too chaseable for him! 😆 However, he gets along well with children 8+ and other dogs his size. Geo is so eager to find a forever home, and promises to fill your home with so much fun and love!

Learn more about Geo at https://tinyurl.com/KHSGeo, or visit him at 241 Steedly Drive today!

Joseph Quinn has been on the market for a forever family for quite a while now. 🥺 Could you be the Valentine you're look...
12/02/2025

Joseph Quinn has been on the market for a forever family for quite a while now. 🥺 Could you be the Valentine you're looking for? 🩷 Learn more about him at tinyurl.com/AdoptJosephQuinn or visit him at our Sam Swope Pet TLC (241 Steedly Drive) with no appointment necessary!

Gracie Snow's looking for a place to go - could you be her purrfect match? 🐾❄️This beautiful four-year-old kitty loves t...
11/02/2025

Gracie Snow's looking for a place to go - could you be her purrfect match? 🐾❄️

This beautiful four-year-old kitty loves to spend her afternoons snuggled up in her human's lap and soaking up their unconditional love and affection. 🥰 Gracie would prefer a home where she's spoiled as the one and only pet. Other animals simply steal her spotlight, and this diva deserves to shine! 😆 Gracie would love to meet you at our East Campus (1000 Lyndon Lane), so stop by and scoop her up today. 🩷

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Looking for adoptable pets? The Kentucky Humane Society is offering adoptions by appointment at our East Campus at 1000 Lyndon Lane and at our Main Campus at 241 Steedly Drive (also called the Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center) in Louisville. We are unable to allow walk-ins at this time, and appointments must be booked in advance. You can also see adoptable cats at Purrfect Day Cat Cafe View all adoptable animals and their locations at www.kyhumane.org/dogs or ww.kyhumane.org/cats.