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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.

Want to spend your holiday season cozied up with a grateful shelter animal? ☃️ We are ALWAYS looking for new foster fami...
08/12/2024

Want to spend your holiday season cozied up with a grateful shelter animal? ☃️ We are ALWAYS looking for new foster families, and our big dogs especially need loving places to land this winter. Fostering is FREE to you, because KHS provides all necessary supplies, along with 24/7 support. ❤ All you provide is a loving place to stay while your new foster pet searches for their forever home!

Learn more and sign up to foster today by visiting https://www.kyhumane.org/get-involved/foster

Meet Dr. Kelp, a seven-month-old tripod Shepherd mix with an impressive academic background! 📓🖊This adorable guy has a s...
08/12/2024

Meet Dr. Kelp, a seven-month-old tripod Shepherd mix with an impressive academic background! 📓🖊

This adorable guy has a surprisingly refined sense of humor and despite his tender age, has already earned his doctorate in Bark-ology. 😆 His degree specializes in the study of fetch dynamics and treat-to-paw ratio optimization! 📈 When he's not conducting groundbreaking research, Dr. Kelp can probably be found curled up in front of the TC, chasing tennis balls and showing of his superb snuggling skills. 🐾

We aren't sure how Dr. Kelp feels about other animals, but would be happy to conduct meet-and-greets with resident dogs and kiddos to get a "vibe check" from the canine-genius himself. 🥰 Stop by our East Campus (1000 Lyndon Lane) to meet him today, or visit https://tinyurl.com/KHSDrKelp to learn more.

WOAH! 🐴 Did you hear that Holiday Tours have returned to our Willow Hope Farm? 🤩For a $150 donation, you and five equine...
08/12/2024

WOAH! 🐴 Did you hear that Holiday Tours have returned to our Willow Hope Farm? 🤩

For a $150 donation, you and five equine-loving friends can join our Equine CARE team in Simpsonville for an interactive, behind-the-scenes tour of our farm. 🎄 Plus, you'll get to wrap up your day with a holiday-themed photo with a KHS horse! 😍 Whether you're getting merry and bright or ringing in the new year, our horses look forward to meeting you 🧡

Learn more: https://www.kyhumane.org/equine/willow-hope-farm-experience/

Meet Chiron, a Pitty mix who probably has some polar bear lineage somewhere in there. At three years old, Chiron is the ...
08/12/2024

Meet Chiron, a Pitty mix who probably has some polar bear lineage somewhere in there. At three years old, Chiron is the paw-fect companion to curl up with all winter long. 🐻‍❄️😆 Plus, his adoption fee is WAIVED through 12/17 thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation!

Chiron has lived successfully with cats and dogs in the past, and would love to join your pack. 🥰 He's very social, loves attention and gets along swimmingly with older, dog-savvy kiddos. 🐾 Those soulful eyes and squishy face have stolen our hearts, and we know they'll steal yours too. 🧡 Stop by our Sam Swope Pet TLC (241 Steedly Drive) to meet Chiron today or visit https://tinyurl.com/KHSChiron to learn more!

Clara Nett has rhythm in her bones, a wag in her tail and can't WAIT to meet you! 😍This adorable five-month-old gal look...
08/12/2024

Clara Nett has rhythm in her bones, a wag in her tail and can't WAIT to meet you! 😍

This adorable five-month-old gal looks like a Pitty/Jack Russell mix and embodies both breeds perfectly. 🐾 When she's not showing off her zoomies and picking up new tricks, Clara Nett will snuggle up for a snooze next to her favorite people. 🥰 With some guidance, love and patience (and maybe a few treats), Clara is sure to grow into the most loyal, confident and loving companion you could ever ask for. 🧡

Apply to meet Clara today by visiting kyhumane.org/dog-app, or visit https://tinyurl.com/KHSClaraNett to learn more about this musical, magical puppy. ✨

IVORY STILL NEEDS A FOREVER HOME! 🗣 Ivory has truly been all over Louisville in hopes of finding her paw-fect match. 🥹 S...
07/12/2024

IVORY STILL NEEDS A FOREVER HOME! 🗣 Ivory has truly been all over Louisville in hopes of finding her paw-fect match. 🥹 She's channeled her inner Jack Harlow and went on her very own “No Place Like Home Tour,” where she went to many of Louisville’s most iconic spots, including Waterfront Park, Louisville Palace, St. James Court, and the Muhammad Ali Center. 🌳☀️ She also recently spent the weekend with a staff member, going on lots of long walks, including at Cave Hill Cemetery & Arboretum, and getting lots of quality snuggles.☺️ Ivory has even gone on multiple dog dates, expressing her companionship and fun personality. 😄

While Ivory has had an absolute blast these past few weeks, her greatest adventure hasn’t started yet – she's waiting for you. 🫵 Could you make Ivory’s dreams come true while her adoption fee is WAIVED thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation? 🥺 Her ideal home would include:

🧡 A cat-free home with children 12 and older (she will happily meet resident dogs prior to adoption)

🧡 A room or sectioned-off area where she can stay when left alone (she doesn't like crates, but we will provide assistance on crate training)

🧡 Someone who can avoid leaving her home alone for extended amounts of time as she acclimates to her new environment

🧡 Support for Ivory as she learns what it's like to live in a home

🧡 An adopter willing to administer medications (she takes these easily with treats/food)

Throughout all this time in the shelter, Ivory has shown us just how resilient, smart, and caring she is, and all she’s waiting for is to find a family where she can express her loyalty and loving spirit. ❤️ Please continue to tag friends in the comments and share her posts, because we just KNOW her family is out there!

Read an open letter from Ivory to her future family here: https://www.kyhumane.org/featured-pet/

Meet Geo, an adorable 3-year old Belgian Malinois/Pitty mix. 😍 We are CERTAIN you will fall in love with his soft, squis...
07/12/2024

Meet Geo, an adorable 3-year old Belgian Malinois/Pitty mix. 😍 We are CERTAIN you will fall in love with his soft, squishy face AND his adoption fee is waived through 12/17 thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation!

Geo has a lot of energy to share with his forever family and loves spending his time going on walks and playing with a good squeaky toy.🐾 Geo gets along well with other dogs his size and prefers to live in a home with no small animals - cats included, as those pesky felines are far too chaseable for him! 😆

Geo is excited to meet you at our Sam Swope Pet TLC today!🧡

Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/KHSGeo

MAMA LILY UPDATE ‼️ Our sweet girl Lily is recovering well after undergoing an emergency c-section earlier this week. Sh...
07/12/2024

MAMA LILY UPDATE ‼️ Our sweet girl Lily is recovering well after undergoing an emergency c-section earlier this week. She and her two puppies are thriving, spending their days napping and nursing. 🐾 Lily and her puppies are now in a loving foster home where they'll be able to grow big and strong away from the stress of the shelter. Thank you so much for cheering on this adorable canine family! We are so grateful for supporters like you, who make it possible for KHS to be there for animals like Lily when they need us most. ❤

Puppies are taking over Wallitsch Garden Center TODAY (12/7), and you AND your pup are invited! 🤩🎅 Join us from 12-4 p.m...
07/12/2024

Puppies are taking over Wallitsch Garden Center TODAY (12/7), and you AND your pup are invited! 🤩🎅 Join us from 12-4 p.m. to pick your paw-fect Christmas tree and get in the holiday spirit. 🐾🌲 A portion of tree sales benefit KHS shelter animals, so it's a win-win!

Spend your holiday shopping in style and give back to animals in need at Royal Jewelers’ Annual Pearls and Puptails Howl...
07/12/2024

Spend your holiday shopping in style and give back to animals in need at Royal Jewelers’ Annual Pearls and Puptails Howl-iday Event on December 12 from 4:30-8 PM! 💍 A portion of sale proceeds will be donated to KHS shelter animals, and guests will get to visit with adoptable puppies, enjoy specialty cocktails and have delicious snacks provided by RK Bluegrass – all while checking holiday shopping off of their list! 🐾

Guests who bring in supplies for our shelter pets will be able to select an ornament from the Royal Discount Tree, which could save them up to 70% off their entire purchase. So grab a friend and meet us at Louisville’s favorite family neighborhood jeweler. We’ll see you there! 🐶🧡🐱

PUPPIES EVERYWHERE! 😍 Our Sam Swope Pet TLC and East Campus are FULL of adorable, adoptable puppies who are looking for ...
07/12/2024

PUPPIES EVERYWHERE! 😍 Our Sam Swope Pet TLC and East Campus are FULL of adorable, adoptable puppies who are looking for loving places to land. ❤

With extended adoption hours at BOTH locations through the end of the year, it's the paw-fect time to adopt your new best friend. 🐾 Our East Campus (1000 Lyndon Lane) will be open until 7 p.m. EVERY FRIDAY in December, and our Sam Swope Pet TLC (241 Steedly Drive) will be open until 7 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY in December! 🥳

View all of our adoptable dogs and puppies by visiting kyhumane.org/adopt/dogs, or stop by either KHS location to get your snuggle fix today. 🥰

06/12/2024

Please donate to support more rescues just like this one by using the button below or visiting kyhumane.org/equine/give. ❤️‍🩹 Your gift, no matter the size, will make a BIG difference in the lives of horses saved by our Equine CARE team. Thank you for caring!

‼️ SUPPLIES NEEDED ‼️ We need help stocking up on much-needed enrichment supplies. Can you lend a helping paw? 🐾 Current...
06/12/2024

‼️ SUPPLIES NEEDED ‼️ We need help stocking up on much-needed enrichment supplies. Can you lend a helping paw? 🐾 Currently our greatest needs are:

🧡 New or gently used towels (no hand towels or washcloths, please!)
🧡 Pop-up puppy pens
🧡 Puppy pads
🧡 Canned chicken, tuna and Vienna sausages
🧡 Soft dog treats (the stinkier, the better!)
🧡 Paper cups
🧡 Brown paper bags

Donations are gratefully accepted at our Sam Swope Pet TLC (Main Campus), 241 Steedly Drive, and can be left outside of our Admissions Department doors. Donations can also be delivered directly to the shelter through our Amazon or Chewy Wish Lists! Thank you for helping us keep our shelter pets healthy and happy. ❤

Chewy Wish List: https://tinyurl.com/HelpUsMakeADifference
Amazon Wish List: tinyurl.com/HelpKHSAnimalsinNeed

Chimney is a four-year-old Labrador mix who's looking for a home for the "howlidays" while his adoption fee is WAIVED th...
06/12/2024

Chimney is a four-year-old Labrador mix who's looking for a home for the "howlidays" while his adoption fee is WAIVED thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation! ☃️🐾

This lovely guy has left puppylike antics in the past and much prefers spending his nights cozied up on the couch with the newest Hallmark holiday movie. 🎅 Chimney gets along well with other dogs and is approved to go home with older, dog-savvy kids! 🥰 All he asks is that any potential roommates stop by our East Campus (1000 Lyndon Lane) for a meet-and-greet prior to adoption.

⭐️ BONUS - our East Campus is open until 7 p.m. EVERY FRIDAY in December, making finding your new bestie even easier! ❤

Learn more about Chimney: https://tinyurl.com/KHSChimney

BONUS FEEL GOOD FRIDAY - DANDY EDITION! 🐾 We are absolutely thrilled to share that our sweet boy Dandy FINALLY found his...
06/12/2024

BONUS FEEL GOOD FRIDAY - DANDY EDITION! 🐾 We are absolutely thrilled to share that our sweet boy Dandy FINALLY found his forever home after OVER 200 DAYS in the shelter! 🥳 His new parent opted into our Foster First program, which allowed a 14-day "trial period" for her and Dandy to get into a groove and make sure adoption was the right decision for both of them. Luckily for Dandy, making him a part of the family was a no-brainer and two weeks later, he was officially ADOPTED! 🥰 We said bittersweet goodbyes to the boy we'd grown to love so much, and cheered him on as he left shelter life in the dust for good. ❤ HAPPY TAILS, DANDY BOY!

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! 😻 Students from St. Patrick Catholic School recently banded together with the help of their teacher, M...
06/12/2024

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! 😻 Students from St. Patrick Catholic School recently banded together with the help of their teacher, Mrs. Henry, to create wonderful cat enrichment toys and towers for our shelter kitties! 🥰 We are so impressed by their resourcefulness and inventiveness - they constructed each tower by hand out of recycled cardboard. 🐾 Our shelter cats are SO happy with these gifts, and our staff has loved seeing them explore and play with their new toys.

Let's say a big "THANK YOU" to this paw-some group of kiddos for their compassionate support of KHS. ❤👏 They're DEFINITELY on the "nice" list this year!

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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.