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Woodford Humane Society

501c3 nonprofit animal adoption center in Versailles, KY Serving the animals of Central KY since 1975

06/24/2024

A sweet senior Pet of the Week: Jersey!
12 years old, spayed female, front declawed, dilute calico markings, long hair

This girl is less rowdy Jersey Shore drama, and more soft and cozy like your favorite Jersey t-shirt. Jersey is such a sweet, gentle soul. She can be just a little bit shy at first, but she's always interested in a little affection! If you give her a little time and a little love she'll give you some little purrs in return. Jersey is used to living with other cats, but as an older and declawed lady she would be best suited to other cats with similar quiet, low-key personalities. Most of all, she's just looking for someone who will give her snuggles and a few comfy places to nap.

If you want to meet Jersey, give us a call at 859.873.5491! And if by chance you've got room in your home for a couple of like-minded sweet seniors, we can introduce you to the kitties Jersey arrived with.

06/22/2024

🚨Triple Crown Trot 5K PRICE BUMP Alert!🚨 Just over a week left before the price goes up on July 1! Let this be your sign to get registered before it does! And let's all manifest some slightly cooler weather for a certain Saturday in August so we don't melt all over the glorious rolling hills of Ashford Stud 🫠 (totally worth it though, I mean look at it)

Register: https://runsignup.com/TripleCrownTrot

06/21/2024

**BEST UPDATE: Yardstick just went home with the EMT who found and saved him 🥹🥰 **

Introducing Yardstick! He has three feet. 😎

Yardstick was found with a severely injured hind leg that he was not at all sad to say goodbye to. Shout out to our friends at Eckert Veterinary Hospital for helping him tell it to take a hike.

As you can see, Yardstick is healing up super well! He hasn't slowed down even a little, and is ready to leap into a forever home with perhaps even a little too much confidence for a kitten still learning how to jump with three legs.

Give us a call at 859.873.5491 and let Yardstick see if you measure up!

06/21/2024

Who's hungry?! The Feeding Frenzy Raffle prize package has officially passed $1000 in gift cards from more than 2 dozen restaurants! Just $10 a ticket - and while we'll draw the winner at the Summer Gala on July 20, you don't need to be in attendance to enter and win...just local (and hungry) enough to chow down on your prize!

Stock up on tickets: http://e.givesmart.com/events/CR9/page/feedingfrenzy/

06/18/2024

The Blind Bourbon Pull is back at the Summer Gala! Someone's gonna win a special treat - maybe that someone is you!

Guests at the Summer Gala can enter for a chance to draw a mystery bottle from our collection of 10 bottles of top-shelf bourbon, from familiar favorites like Weller Special Reserve to the ever-coveted Blanton's!

The Blind Bourbon Pull is a Summer Gala guest exclusive! Get your tickets or reserve a table and bring your friends - tickets are available through July 14th!

See the full bourbon list and reserve your seat:
https://woodfordhumane.link/summergala

(And if you love bourbon but can't make it to the Gala, keep your eyes peeled for the launch of our Silent Auction on July 6...there just might be some gold in there)

06/17/2024

IT'S TOO DANG HOT! STAY SAFE, STAY COOL!

Heat and heat indices are DANGEROUS for at least the coming week - keep yourself and your pets safe!

🌞 Leave pets at home. Being left in a car for even a short period of time in this weather can be deadly. Don't risk it.

🌞 Limit outdoor time. Make more frequent, shorter, less strenuous outdoor expeditions. Take walks early in the morning and at dusk when it's cooler, and listen to your pets when they're telling you they're hot, tired, and done.

🌞 Provide shade that allows air flow. An enclosed plastic dog house can actually make heat worse. Shade from trees or shade fabrics can lower temperatures between 5-20 F.

🌞 Provide lots of water, while traveling and at home. Pools, bowls, sprinklers. For bonus points, include ice cubes in your pets' drinking water to keep it as cool as possible for as long as possible.

🌞 Avoid asphalt. Toe beans can quickly be burned by hot pavement. Between blacktop and sidewalk, choose sidewalk. Between sidewalk and grass, choose grass.

🌞 Know the signs of heat stroke and have a plan. Glazed eyes, rapid heartbeat, lack of coordination, lethargy, vomiting, and deep red or purple tongue indicate that your pet is in serious, life-threatening danger. Seek veterinary care IMMEDIATELY - look up emergency clinics in advance if you're away from your home base. Get your pet into shade/air conditioning, provide small drinks of cool water, and apply ice packs or cold towels to the head, neck, and chest.

Stay frosty, friends!

(Pictured is our extremely handsome adopted boy Donatello)

06/17/2024

Bingo is his name-o...it's your Pet of the Week: Bingo!
9 months old, neutered male, hound/catahoula mix, weighs 40 lbs (still growing!)

If you love your puppies silly, outgoing, and with a killer set of the cute little bottom teeth, Bingo is your guy! This happy little fella's joy is infectious, whether he's bouncing after a toy, showing off his cute tiny bottom teeth, or wagging his way up to greet you. Is there anything better at the end of a long day than the wiggly excitement and cute little bottom teeth of a canine bestie?! We think not!

Bingo is an active youngster and still growing; we expect he'll end up in the 60-70 lb range when he's full grown. Don't worry, the bottom teeth will remain cute and little. He's at the perfect age to learn all kinds of new things and become a great citizen. Bingo says no to cats but yes to dogs in his forever home; he plays with dog pals here and he would be happy to meet your resident dog (and show them his cute little bottom teeth) during your appointment to make sure they'll get along. So let's make that meetcute happen!

Call 859.873.5491 for an appointment to introduce yourself to Bingo (and his cute little bottom teeth)

06/14/2024

Are y'all SEEING how cute this dog is?! Charlie the Freckle King is a boxer-shaped body in an English setter body suit and it is a bold look we can get behind. He's 11 months old, has LOTS of energy (shocking, right, with that breed mix?) and adores other dogs and tennis balls. Call 859.873.5491 to fall in love with Charlie in person!

06/12/2024

Just 3 DAYS LEFT to get special Lucky Dog prices on Summer Gala tickets and tables! Save $25-$150 when you reserve your spot by June 15!

https://woodfordhumane.link/summergala

Join us on July 20 for an evening of upscale fun for a great cause: hors d'oeuvres reception, dinner and complimentary drinks at the full bar, exciting silent auction items, high-dollar raffle prizes, blind bourbon pull, music and dancing, and of course the great company of other animal lovers like you!

The Summer Gala is the biggest night of our year, and in a time when intake is up, pets are staying longer, and the cost of everything is sky high, your fun evening out at the Gala makes a bigger impact than ever. Will you be there?

06/10/2024

Pet of the Week: Steely Dan!
6 years old, neutered male, orange tabby/white, short hair and a short little tail

Get ready to reel in the years with this handsome fella! Steely Dan is the cutest, most easy-going boy, from his round face and pink nose to the tip of his stumpy little tail. At 6 years old, he's a middle-aged kitty who loves to play and sleep in equal measure. He gets along with other cats, although he does occasionally get a wild hair and decide to be bossy with his roommates - so at the end of the day, he would probably do fine in a home with cats or as your one-and-only. If you're looking for a snuggly, affectionate, entertaining, and laid-back feline friend, you've GOT to check out Steely Dan's work. You'll be a big fan in no time!

Call 859.873.5491 for a VIP pass to meet Steely Dan!

06/07/2024

If you're down today you can have a little bit of Azalea's sunshine 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 This cutie patootie is a 4 month old hound mix and extremely good girl! Her many talents include riding nicely in the car, biiiiig smiles, always being on somebody's feet, and doing big brave barks to scare away things like her own reflection in a car door.

Call 859.873.5491 for an appointment to meet Azalea! She also has a brother named Amaryllis (who looks just like her except tan instead of blonde).

06/03/2024

Pet of the Week: Spartacus!
4.5 years old, neutered male, boxer/hound mix, weighs 60 lbs

Big zoomies, bigger heart - that's Spartacus in a nutshell! This handsome fella and his extremely expressive eyebrows are excited about everything. Treats? Yes! Toys? Yes! People? Yes! Car rides? Yes! Sticks? Yes! Bugs? Yes! Belly rubs? Yes! Good vibes? Absolutely unequivocally yes! Spartacus would thrive with someone who will make sure he gets to run alllll those excited zoomies out and then just enjoy his company.

Spartacus would really be happiest as an only pet. He told us "no cats" in no uncertain terms, and while he's not generally reactive with other dogs he also doesn't seem to particularly enjoy their company. There's only room for one playmate and bestie in his heart, and that's a human one (named you).

If you think you can keep up with all the zoomies and puppy-like joy, give us a call at 859.873.5491 to meet Spartacus!

06/01/2024

Join us for the Summer Gala! You're invited for an upscale evening of dining and drinks, exciting silent auction items, high dollar raffle prizes, blind bourbon pull, and more. Tickets and tables are available now, with special discounted Lucky Dog pricing through June 15!

https://woodfordhumane.link/summergala

We are strictly limited to 300 attendees this year, so don't wait to reserve your spot for the biggest night of the year.

(We hear you asking: Why the venue change? Our traditional location at the Keeneland Entertainment Center is not available due to ongoing renovations at Keeneland. But as much as we love Keeneland, we know the heart and soul of the Summer Gala is its guests - and that doesn't change with the address! So we hope you'll help us bring the same passion for animals to the gorgeous ballroom at the Marriott Griffin Gate.)

05/31/2024

**PUPDATE: Papaya and Yuzu are adopted on a trial basis but Lychee is still available! Call 859.873.5491 to meet her!**

What do you get when you mix a husky with a miniature dachshund? 🤔 3 of the smartest, stubbornest, talkingest, fearlessest, sassiest, energizer bunniest, goofiest, ✨cuteeeeest✨ babies in the world! Can you believe?!

Lychee (f), Yuzu (m), and Papaya (f) sadly didn't get their mom's tiny short legs*, so they all looks like pint-sized huskies with flippy floppy ears. It's a little hard to guess but we think they'll be around 30 lbs full grown. But between the husky and the dachshund, you can fully expect like 80 lbs of attitude.

If you're up for that much sass in a tiny fluffy body, give us a call at 859.873.5491 for an appointment to meet one of these uh...husky wieners? Arctic hotdogs? CHILLYDOGS! Yeah that's the one.

*Yes, the miniature dachshund was the mom, congrats to her for surviving this experience and double congrats on now being spayed

05/29/2024

Lolli: I need a professional headshot, for my resume
Us: Say less 😎

05/28/2024

Who's up for gelato?! It's chef's-kiss-perfect gelato weather today and the timing couldn't be better, because it's Dessert For A Cause tonight at Spotz Gelato in Versailles! Roll up between 6 and 9 pm and show this flyer to have 10% of your purchase donated to Woodford Humane!

05/28/2024

This week's pet of the week is kind of a big deal. All 22.5 lbs of him. Oh lawd he comin'!

Pet of the Week: Milo!
6 years old, neutered male, solid white, short hair

This sweet, slightly shy boy is on a weight loss journey and he needs a buddy or two to help him along the way! We love a big kitty as much as anybody, but at 22.5 lbs Milo has gone a bit past "chonky." With a solid diet and some strategic daily playtime, he's on his way back to a healthier level of fluffiness, he just needs a new bestie to help him stay the course at home!

Milo has such a gentle, undemanding personality. Although he's a bit shy at first, if you offer him some love he's perfectly content to absorb as much of it as you're willing to give. He's got a huge heart of gold, and if your cat type is "quiet, snuggly lap cat" he's right up your alley!

Give us a call at 859.873.5491 to meet Milo and fall in love!

05/26/2024

One year ago tomorrow this boy hit the road for the east coast after spending just over FOUR YEARS with us at Woodford Humane. Our longest resident ever, and now he's celebrating his first Gotcha Day!

Donatello is one of those dogs that has lived his best life every day no matter what, but now he gets to do it with pup cups and jammies and luxe blankies and a back yard full of squirrels and deer and most of all with a mom and dad who love him so very much. Happy First Gotcha Day, Donatello! Tell the space cupcakes we say hi 🚀🧁

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05/25/2024

Find you a girl who likes to sit on your feet 🥹 Michelle may be growing up to be a big strong independent Anatolian shepherd mix woman but she'll never grow out of taking a rest atop your kicks 🩷

Call 859.873.5491 to meet Michelle and let her give your sneakers a try!

05/24/2024

TOMORROW! Make tails wag: skip the bag!

We're one of J&H Outdoors' Bags to Riches charities, now through October, and Saturday 5/24 is DOUBLE DONATION DAY!

Get geared up for all your outdoor summer adventures at J&H Outdoors in Lexington - and when you opt not to take a plastic bag, you can ask J&H to put that cost toward a donation to Woodford Humane! That might not sound like a big deal, but all those skipped bags and little donations add up to something good for pets AND something good for our environment 💚 That's a good old fashioned win-win.

05/22/2024

Sometimes when the pic is too cute not to share, but the background is a beat-up concrete block wall in your exam room, you just gotta send a bagel to space 🥯👉🚀

Opal is the CUTEST 1 year old beagle girlie! She can be just a touch shy at first but she gets over it quickly and she's a total, 100% unapologetic hound: sweet, goofy, stubborn, ABS (always be sniffin). If you'd like to meet her, call 859.873.5491 and we'll make you an appointment!

05/20/2024

Our internet is back up and running just in time to celebrate National Rescue Dog Day 🎉🎉🎉 So let's start off with your Pet of the Week: Michelle!

1 year old, spayed female, Anatolian shepherd mix, weighs about 75 lbs

Michelle arrived a couple months back after being part of a group of dogs running loose in Midway for weeks. All four girls were terrified of the world and unaccustomed to being around people, but man, are those days ever over for Michelle! If there was ever a poster child for coming out of your shell, this girl is the one. She has turned into a big, gorgeous, silly, outgoing lady ready to take on the entire world with a bestie or two by her side!

Michelle gets along well with other dogs and is learning some commands as well as brushing up on her house training. She may still have some growing to do, if her Anatolian shepherd genes have anything to say about it - so be prepared for a biiiig baby! But she is already doing great at walking gently on a leash, despite her size, youth, and silly goose inclinations.

In short: a Very Good Dog!

As Levar Burton would say, you don't have to take our word for it: give us a call at 859.873.5491 for an appointment to meet Michelle and see for yourself!

05/19/2024

UPDATE: Phones are back up but internet is still down, so it's a beautiful day to give us a call:
859.873.5491

05/18/2024

Life lesson from Vanna: There is no age limit on puppy dog eyes 🥺

Additional life lesson from Vanna: Always show off the lil tiny front teeth

Extra bonus life lesson from Vanna: Adoptions for all pets 2 years old and up are SPONSORED this weekend (May 18-19) thanks to Republic Bank and Classic Rock 921 and that includes the beautiful, timeless Ms. 4-Year-Old Vanna! Call 859.873.5491 for an appointment to meet her!

05/17/2024

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05/15/2024

Booking is WIDE OPEN for adoptions on Saturday and Sunday! Check our pinned post to see over 30 amazing 2 years old and up cuties looking for homes and call 859.873.5491 if you see somebody you'd like to add to your family!

Big thanks to Republic Bank for sponsoring these adoptions and our pals at Classic Rock 921 for bringing this all together!

The Fine Print: Limit one sponsored adoption per household. Appointments and approved adoption applications required. Please bring ID and be prepared to take a pet home from your appointment in case you meet your new bestie!

05/13/2024

THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Saturday-Sunday May 18-19, Adoptions are sponsored for all pets 2 years old and up thanks to our friends at Classic Rock 921 and sponsorship from Republic Bank!

Appointments and approved adoption applications required - call 859.873.5491 starting at 10:00 am daily to book!

05/13/2024

SUN'S OUT, BUNS OUT!🌞🐇 Meet your Pets of the Week: Benji and Bo!

🐇Benji - 2 years old, neutered male, tortoiseshell
🐇Bo - 6 months old, neutered male, black lionhead

These two are not a bonded pair (they're complete strangers in fact) but when we have two bunnies, we feature two bunnies. That's the rules. And these are the two best bunnies we've ever met!

Bo is extremely sweet and cuddly! He's very well socialized and will happily hop right up to you and put his little paws up for a hug. For major bonus points, he is already litter box trained! Based on his gentle and people-oriented personality, we think Bo would be a good bun for a family with kids.

Benji is a little more reserved than Bo, but still an extremely sweet fella! His pint-sized ears and chubby cheeks give him a total baby face. Benji is also litter box trained (!!) and likes to be stroked and pet, but is less excited about being picked up. He was tossed outside when a previous owner got tired of caring for him, so there may understandably be a little trust that needs to be earned back, but in spite of that he's still an extremely gentle and sweet guy.

Give us a call at 859.873.5491 for an appointment to see our buns!

05/10/2024

One ear always looking like a cute lil tortilla chip, the other one always giving em the ol ✨️razzle dazzle✨️

Pippy is a sassy 4 month old terrier mix female who loves everything and everybody ❤️ Call 859.873.5491 starting at 10 am daily to book an appointment!

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265 Thomas Lane
Versailles, KY
40383

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Tuesday	12pm - 6pm
Wednesday	12pm - 6pm
Thursday	12pm - 6pm
Friday	12pm - 6pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

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+18598735491

Website

http://www.woodfordhumane.org/

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It's National Rescue Dog Day, treat yo self! 🍪

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To mark Donatello's 4 year anniversary at Woodford Humane, here he is being adorable

Today's the day...Donatello has officially been here for four years, and he's officially our longest resident ever. It's a big milestone and also a kinda sad one, so we're just going to celebrate the man himself. There's a lot to love about this crazy boy! Enjoy this video from a random zoomie session a couple of months back ❤ See our pinned post for Donatello's full story. He's a 5 1/2 year old pit bull waiting very patiently for a home with older kids and no other pets. He loves kids of all ages, but as you can see he's very good at knocking people over while zooming. Call 859.873.5491 with any questions, to schedule an appointment, or just to tell Donnie you love him and hang in there.

The Second Running of the Kenpuppy Derby!

Kenpuppy Derby Morning Workouts: Elmer & Doggie Houser

Who's ready for some morning workouts?! First up are Elmer, sponsored by Lexington Equine Medical Group and purveyor of amazing slow-motion ear bounces, and Doggie Houser, sponsored by Show Place Realty, an adorable agent of chaos (and possibly real estate, but we're pretty sure she's unlicensed)! Stay tuned for more workouts and join us May 6 at Falling Springs Park for the Kenpuppy Derby! Games begin at 10, post time is 11:30, and we'll wrap up by noon - so you'll have plenty of time to get ready for that *other* Derby.

Dust off your fanciest hat because it's BACK! The Waddle for the Roses returns to Falling Springs Park on May 6: watch a field of adoptable racers wander off in random directions, stop to eat the turf, and eventually tumble across the finish line. Pre-order your race tee now! https://www.facebook.com/events/552339086995380/

*shouts over the constant yodeling* IDK

Zane says 👁👄👁 He says it 24/7 Adopt this intense gaze...if you think you can handle it #alwayswatching #constantvigilance #crazyeyes #adoptme #cat #kitten #rescue

How it started vs how it's going, Jonesy Edition ❤️❤️❤️ Every adoption is sponsored through December 23 thanks to Quantrell Auto Group! Appointments are required, give us a call any day after 10 am to schedule. Jonesy can't wait to meet you!

We're not crying, you're crying! Pax just had his second Gotcha Day, and his adopter sent us this video update on how he's doing. He spent 2 years with us before they found each other. It's a really tough time to do this work; a lot of days, it feels like 10 years of progress have been swept away in a matter of months. But then somebody comes along and reminds you not to give up. Because there are so many other dogs here just like Pax who need us, and there are other people like Pax's adopter with love to give.

Because it ADDS FLAVOR, MOM. #gosh #whatareyoudoing #adoptme #rescuedog

Kitten fosters got a brand new bag 😎 Fill out a foster application at the Adoption Center to get started - it's kitten season and we need YOU!

A little dampness isn't gonna stop a good derby! We out her, are you?! The Kenpuppy Derby runs at 11! Falling Springs Park, Versailles

Kenpuppy Derby - Group Training Part 1!

Just a glimpse into the level of focus and precision that you can expect on Saturday! This is what *peak performance* looks like, folks! Derby day is almost here...JOIN US!!! This Saturday, May 7 grab the fam and head to Falling Springs Park. The fun starts at 10:00 am, post time is 11:00 am. Wear your fanciest hat and get ready to double down on the silly fun!

Your Kenpuppy Derby (stick horse) racers! It's not ALL about the puppies at this event. In addition to the Waddle for the Roses we'll have: Stick horse races! Fancy hat contest! Racing name generator! Make-and-take derby hats for kids! $2 trifecta "betting!" Woodford Humane merch! Katie's Happy Hotdogs! Spotz Gelato! And, of course...PUPPIES! JOIN US!! May 7, 10a-12p at Falling Springs Park - $5 to play all morning, and FREE if you just wanna watch the race!

Morning Workouts: Mr. Butters & Edsel!

Ooooh boy we got a runner on our hands! Check out the "morning" workouts for Mr. Butters, sponsored by Butters, and Edsel, sponsored by Jack Kain Ford! Coming up tomorrow, Homer (Show Place Realty) and Minnie Mouse (Eckert Veterinary Hospital)! Join us at the Kenpuppy Derby and YES, you can (sort of) bet on the race! Make a $2 donation and pick your superfecta, and if you're right you'll win a gift card to Amazon, Target, or Starbucks - your choice.

🎶🎵Do you wanna name a puppy Cmon let's name one Dave I'd call a dog Tyrannasaur Or Dumbledore I crave a dog named Maeve Kenpuppy Derby Superfecta Sponsors get to NAME one of these guys! Only available thru Monday and only 4 left! woodfordhumane.link/kenpuppyderby

✨️ serotonin! ✨️ Waylon is a 2 yo bull mastiff mix and pure-bred good boy who never minds sharing his sunshine. If you're looking for an 85 lb lap dog with great manners, he's got you covered!