KY Hopeful Paws Rescue (2025)

13/07/2025

🚨DONATIONS NEEDED- Little lives worth saving!🚨

We knew Saturday we would have the opportunity to save 12-27 dogs from a life of breeding and neglect. Which we had prepared for and were ready to take on full force. However in rescue life keeps us on our toes and there are always lives needing saving. On Friday Estill County Animal control seized many chihuahuas from a stomach turning hoarding situation. We ended up driving to Estill county and grabbing 17 chihuahuas. Whose lives were nothing short of horrific up to their rescue. We can’t thank Estill County enough for doing their jobs now the owner will hopefully never own another animal again after the court hearing. As you can see from the photos our team stayed up wee hours in the morning giving first bathes and bringing comforting our newest arrives. These sweet angels had never recieved any of this care prior so it took tedious hands and loving hearts to get them all clean, at the near minimum.

Fast forward to Saturday the show must go on and our teams once again showed up to welcome our breeder dogs and repeat this same process. These kids have seen nothing but repeat breeding, producing, and then their puppies taken on repeat multiple times a year and just as equally deserve a second chance at life!

ALL IN ALL WE WELCOMED 32 DOGS INTO OUR RESCUES LOVING ARMS THIS WEEKEND! Both sets horrible stories on too new and brighter futures. All will soon be up for adoption after their vetting and evaluations are completed to find families who will right the wrongs of their past.

HERE’S WHERE YOU STEP IN! We’re asking for donations as we are going to start the vetting process this week on all of our newbies. The chihuahuas specifically will need extensive vetting as they have respiratory illnesses from breathing in f***l matter (ammonia)for their entire lives. Some have even gone blind due to the filth piled in the house and no clean spaces to rest their head. We have no regrets even though money is always tight but ask for your help once again to be able to keep saving these precious souls from lives of agony.

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https://www.kyhopefulpaws.com/donate

11/07/2025

☀️🐾

KY Hopeful Paws Rescue is thrilled to announce our 1st Annual Barks and Recreation Bash taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Red Orchard Park in Shelbyville, KY—and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

This exciting summer event will feature:

🐾 Adoptable furry friends

🛍️ Local vendors

🍔 Food trucks

🎉 Contests & prizes

🎟️ Raffles

🧠 Educational opportunities

🎈 Kid-friendly activities

🎉...and so much more!

Let’s make this summer unforgettable—for you and our four-legged friends!

11/07/2025

Welcome Mr. Frizzles! Poor little man’s owner passed away leaving him homeless. He hates to be alone and wants to be with his people as much as possible. He loves to ride in the car, and he sits in a chair in his fosters office while she is at work. He has a bald stripe on his back that may or may not grow back. But it adds to his character. It is getting some fuzzy hair in, but it may still have some bald spots once it’s all said and done. He makes these very odd but adorable grumbling noises instead of barking when he is ready to eat or go for a ride. Frizzles has deep, dark eyes that melt your heart and help his get his way. He sleeps in his fosters bed with the other 3 Chi's and is a great snuggler as well! He would love to be your shadow; he has plenty of s***k and trots around, but loves his people more than anything!! WHO NEEDS THIS LOVE BUG?!

Name: Mr. Frizzle
Age: 8-10 Years Old
S*x: Male
Breed: Chihuahua
Weight: 8 lbs
Located In: Louisville, KY
Temperament/ Energy Level: Low key old man
Recommendation for Kids: ✅ 10+
Relationship with Dogs: ✅ is a bit bossy like most chis so keep that in mind
Relationship with Cats: ✅
Neutered/ Spayed: ✅
Crate Trained:❌ hates them
House Trained: ✅As long as he is kept on a schedule
Leash Trained: ✅
Fence Required: ❌
Special Requirements: Someone home more than not or are able to take him with them

PLEASE NOTE: To apply to adopt, the application and adoption process can be found on our website https://www.kyhopefulpaws.com/adopt.

Please read dog's bio carefully before applying.

10/07/2025

We have dogs all across United States and two dogs in Europe! We got a wonderful update on one of our babies. Adopter drove from Boston to Kentucky to get this baby and this is what she said after a year. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Hi friends! I just wanted to share an update on sweet Tazlina. She was formerly Sadie, a Sheepadoodle foster we had last summer. Her owner travelled from Boston and has been training Taz to be a therapy dog that her owner can take to work with her. She is a teacher for children that struggle with issues like anxiety.

She just passed her test and had and will be able to go to school! I wanted to share some of the sweet pictures!

09/07/2025

🎊 JOIN OUR SCENTSY PARTY!

Exciting news! 🙌🏼 We’re offering an online Scentsy party fundraiser now through July 31st! You can check out all the smell goods below.👇🏼

BONUS: everything ordered will be delivered straight to your door!

🔗: https://ericacoffey.scentsy.us/party/19138586/ky-hopeful-paws-fundraiser

All proceeds go toward the care of the dogs in foster homes with KYHPR.

09/07/2025

🚨PENDING ADOPTION🚨

EXTRA EXTRA… READ ALL ABOUT HIM!!! Meet Binx! Have you ever seen a more handsome little man in your life?! This dapper young gentleman is going to make someone the HAPPIEST THEY HAVE EVER BEEN! He was heartbreakingly surrendered due too owner having a baby and didn’t feel they would have enough time for him with the new arrival. If your looking for a dog to go on adventures look no further he is perfect. Very loving little man and would be a great family dog! He is fabulous in a car. He adores kids and people of all shapes and sizes. He is also a big fan of dog friends as well! Adopt your best friend today!

Name: Binx
Age: 2 Years Old
S*x: Male
Breed: Pomeranian Mix
Weight: 12 lbs
Located In: Richmond, KY
Temperament/ Energy Level: Medium snuggle bug that wants to be with his people
Recommendation for Kids: ✅
Relationship with Dogs: ✅
Relationship with Cats: Not tested but assumed to do well
Neutered/ Spayed: ✅
Crate Trained: ✅
House Trained: In Progress
Leash Trained: ✅
Fence Required: ❌

PLEASE NOTE: To apply to adopt, the application and adoption process can be found on our website https://www.kyhopefulpaws.com/adopt.

Please read dog's bio carefully before applying.

08/07/2025

We are doing a semi large rescue mission. We’re saving 30 dogs from hell and getting them into better situations. 3 large dogs and 12-25 small dogs. We are sending some dogs to other rescues. We are almost out deworming pills that we use. We also need one more canopy as will be working outside. It’s PRIME DAY. We’re having canopies up to keep dogs in shade while we process.

This is a great way to donate is to buy off the Amazon wishlist.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39YUXUL1Z7BJZ?ref_=wl_share

If you want to help with funds that would be great. We have no idea what we’re walking into.

Donate 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

https://paypal.me/kyhpaws

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08/07/2025

Welcome "Spike"! He is a very playful young boy that loves the outdoors and playing fetch. He enjoys cuddles while getting belly rubs as well. He is house trained and good on a leash but since I like to play chase with anything (leaves, birds, etc) ...I will need a fenced backyard. I would love to live with a family with kids and go on lots of adventures. I am not the biggest fan of a crate, I will bark to get out. I am a fan of car rides and good with other k9 friends. He did recently have a an accident and has some stitches in his leg but he is suspected to make a 100% recovery. My adoptive Mom is having health issues and is moving away and cannot take me along....would you be able to let me live with you? I promise to be good!

Name: Spike
Age: 1 Year Old
S*x: Male
Breed: Jack Russel Mix
Weight: 30 lbs
Located In: Mayfield, KY
Temperament/ Energy Level: Medium to High Energy
Recommendation for Kids: ✅
Relationship with Dogs: ✅
Relationship with Cats: Not tested
Neutered/ Spayed: ✅
Crate Trained: ✅
House Trained: ✅
Leash Trained: ✅
Fence Required: Highly preferred
Preferences: Active family

PLEASE NOTE: To apply to adopt, the application and adoption process can be found on our website https://www.kyhopefulpaws.com/adopt.

Please read dog's bio carefully before applying.

08/07/2025

LOOK AT THIS LITTLE SMILE! OXYTOCIN BOOST!! Please help us welcome the glorious Leah! Leah is a little petite older lady who is looking for a family to pamper her for all her days. She would prefer to not share her people with any other pets as she is just now getting the love and affection she missed out on the first 9 years of her life. You see this beautiful little lady was an Amish puppy mill breeding momma, up to this point she has spent day after day in a kennel producing puppies for profit with no regards to her well being and hope for a better life. She really enjoys being outside and exploring, but likes attention and cuddles when she comes back inside! Leah has a laid back personality, but does experience some separation anxiety when left alone so someone home more than not would be ideal. She will pace until her foster mom returns afraid that her dream life has come to a close. WHO IS WILLING TO BE THIS LEAH’S HERO AND MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME??

Name: Leah
Age: 9 Years Old
S*x: Female
Breed: Yorkshire Terrier
Weight: 6 lbs
Located In: Lexington, KY
Temperament/ Energy Level: Medium Energy
Recommendation for Kids: ✅ older preferred
Relationship with Dogs: ✅ just likes to do her own thing
Relationship with Cats: Not tested but assumed to do well
Neutered/ Spayed: ✅
Crate Trained: In Progress
House Trained: In Progress
Leash Trained: In progress
Fence Required: ❌
Special Requests: Family or person home more than not

PLEASE NOTE: To apply to adopt, the application and adoption process can be found on our website https://www.kyhopefulpaws.com/adopt.

Please read dog's bio carefully before applying.

08/07/2025

🚨PENDING ADOPTION🚨

HOLY CHUNKY CUTENESS! Presenting… JUJU! She is a 10/10 with her goofy personality, wide body, and dobby ears! She is a high energy lady with a lot of lovings to give and a lot of play to bring with it! Hers loves to play with other doggos and in fact would do best in a home with another playful K9 companion. This meatball of a lady thinks she should be a lap puppy and would love to give you back all the love you give to her! TAKE A CHANCE ON JUJU AND NEVER TURN BACK!

Name: Juju
Age: 4 Years Old
S*x: female
Breed: Dachshund/ Basset Mix
Weight: 31 lbs
Located In: Lawrenceburg, KY
Temperament/ Energy Level: Medium to High Energy
Recommendation for Kids: ✅ older playful
Relationship with Dogs: ✅
Relationship with Cats: ❌
Neutered/ Spayed: ✅
Crate Trained: ✅
House Trained: In Progress doing great when on a schedule
Leash Trained: ✅
Fence Required: ✅
Special Request: Another fun loving playful K9 companion in home

PLEASE NOTE: To apply to adopt, the application and adoption process can be found on our website https://www.kyhopefulpaws.com/adopt.

Please read dog's bio carefully before applying.

07/07/2025

🎉 ADOPTION ALERT 🎉

Another big week here at KYHPR! We had 17 adoptions this week!! 🤩

CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Brown, Lucy, Sienna, Annie, Pomroy, Velma, Kelsey, Chop Chop, Teddy, April, Cooper, Goldie, Blondie, Stilts, Jax, Ruby, and Nibs on finding their FUREVER homes! Thank you for adopting! ❤️🐾

07/07/2025

FLUFFY SENIOR SWEETHEART! My name is Cotton and I’m not just any senior dog—I’m a seasoned cuddle connoisseur with a heart full of love and a little extra fluff! Sure, I may be partially blind and deaf, but that just means I’ve mastered the art of snoozing and can sense a treat from a mile away. Who needs sight and sound when you’ve got super sniffer skills? Now, let’s get one thing straight: I’m an old man, and I may not always know where I’m going—think of me as a fluffy little grandpa wandering through life! Because of my navigational skills or lack thereof, a fenced yard is a must. I tend to meander like I’m on a grand adventure, and I wouldn’t want to accidentally take a stroll into the neighbor’s yard for an uninvited tea party! But don’t let my wobbly walk fool you. I absolutely LOVE bath time and feeding time! Honestly, if you could bottle that aroma of delicious kibble, I’d smell it from outer space! And just wait until you pop the top of the food can, I’ll get a little pep in my step that’ll make you think I’m a puppy again! I’m on the lookout for a loving home where I can bask in the sun, nap on comfy couches, and enjoy my time I have to love my furever family. My special skills include expert napping (I can snooze through thunderstorms!) and being the ultimate cuddle buddy. If you’ve got a cozy spot next to your bed and a few treats to spare, I promise to fill your life with unconditional love, fluffy cuddles, and a sprinkle of joy!

Name: Cotton
Age: 12 Years Old
S*x: Male
Breed: Maltese Mix
Weight: 11 lbs
Located In: Frankfort, KY
Temperament/ Energy Level: Low Energy couch potato
Recommendation for Kids: ✅ 10+
Relationship with Dogs: ✅ dogs his size and/or energy level
Relationship with Cats: ✅
Neutered/ Spayed: ✅
Crate Trained: ❌ hates a crate
House Trained: ✅ also uses potty pads
Leash Trained: ❌ freaks out on a leash
Fence Required: ✅ due to special needs
Special Requests: Cotton is partially blind and deaf and has no teeth so will need a soft food diet

PLEASE NOTE: To apply to adopt, the application and adoption process can be found on our website https://www.kyhopefulpaws.com/adopt.

Please read dog's bio carefully before applying.

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