Kentucky Humane Society

The Kentucky Humane Society with Metro Animal Services (MAS) is hosting the third annual Hammer’s Lou Adopts, a mega-adoption event aiming to find loving homes for around 200 adoptable local dogs and puppies! Once again sponsored by Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers, Hammer’s Lou Adopts will offer on-site adoptions at the Kentucky Expo Center's Pavilion on Saturday, May 10 from 12-4 p.m. After finding homes for 270 dogs in the last two years, we are excited to find homes for more homes for more dogs! KHS and MAS will be joined at Hammer’s Lou Adopts by nine other shelters to offer the public a large variety of friendly, loving local dogs and puppies who are available for adoption on-site. All the dogs and puppies will be spayed/neutered, micro-chipped and up-to-date on vaccinations.?Adopters are encouraged to bring their resident dogs so they can meet any potential dog siblings and to bring their dogs’ vaccine records. Join us for Hammer's Lou Adopts on Saturday, May 10! Learn more at kyhumane.org/louadopts ????

In December 2024, I said goodbye to my beloved Buddy—my rescue companion who filled my life with unconditional love and countless cherished moments. To honor his memory, I now have a special paver at both my home and the Kentucky Humane Society, ensuring that his legacy forever in my heart and in a place dedicated to helping animals in need. If you’ve ever wanted to celebrate the life of a beloved pet, friend, or family member, you can make them a permanent part of KHS through an engraved brick in the Garden of Lifelong Friends at the Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center on Steedly Drive. These pavers are a meaningful way to honor a passing, commemorate a special occasion, or create a lasting family treasure. https://lnkd.in/gMtqN-68

The Franklin County 13 horses at Willow Hope Farm continue making great strides every day in their recovery. Most neglected horse cases happen in the winter after the grass has dried up. Owners are used to the summer, spring, and fall seasons when the grass is the best for the horses to eat, but once winter hits, they forget to feed them adequately throughout the cold months. "Learn about them first. Learn how to care for them, learn about the expenses, learn about their common medical needs. Horses need a dental every year, they need hoof care every six to eight weeks at least. There's a lot of stuff to learn," Olivia Dixon Kentucky Humane Society Farm Manager shared. Watch the complete interview with Olivia Dixon on Lex18 here: https://lnkd.in/g5mbXcJR

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Ivory spent nearly 300 days looking for a forever home since she last returned to KHS, but a few weeks ago, a family walked into our Sam Swope Pet TLC looking for a dog who could run, hike and play with them. We introduced them to this sweet girl, and the rest is history! Thank you WHAS-TV for sharing her adoption story, and to everyone who was rooting for her. Happy tails, Ivory! ?? https://lnkd.in/gd-kPsu7

Thinking about adopting a cat or dog? ???? Join us at our East Campus (1000 Lyndon Lane) THIS SATURDAY (3/15) for our "What to Expect When You're Adopting" workshop! This FREE 45-minute course is designed to guide you through the adoption process and covers topics like: ?? How to find the perfect pet match ?? Understanding the needs of both humans and pets at home ?? Essential supplies for your new companion ?? Financial preparation and veterinary care After the presentation, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of our East Campus to meet our adoptable animals. Learn more and register now here: https://lnkd.in/enJ6eSVS

We're excited to share that the Foundation For Veterinary Dentistry awarded the Kentucky Humane Society?a $20,000 grant to purchase necessary dental equipment to help more Kentucky shelter pets?adoptable through their Make Me Smile Program Shelter Dentistry Grant Initiative! Along with the funds?to acquire dental equipment, high-speed dental delivery and dental radiography for instance, the?Foundation organizes a full-day, on-site educational and hands-on training event for the clinical staff with a?Boarded Veterinary Dentist and Veterinary Technician Specialist (Dentistry) to ensure KHS staff are?confident and competent in their clinical dentistry skills. “We are so grateful to the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry for their commitment to helping shelter pets,”?said Dr. Emily Bewley, Veterinarian at KHS. “With this new equipment, we will be able to better serve?Kentucky’s animals, many of whom rely on dental care for a better quality of life.” Click here to see WLKY-TV CBS Louisville, KY - Hearst Television's coverage of the training: https://lnkd.in/esqZqiry

Thank you so much CHART - Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers for all you did for Kentucky's homeless animals ??

Thank you so much Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and WHAS-TV for hosting such a great event!

Join us in congratulating Kentucky Humane Society Board Chair-Elect, Karen Williams, for being named a 2025 Louisville Business First Enterprising Women Awards honoree! Karen's civic contributions reflect her commitment to enhancing community well-being and fostering meaningful connections. As Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Development for Equip Exposition - Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), she has played a pivotal role in advancing community-focused initiatives such as the TurfMutt Foundation. This foundation promotes outdoor living and the maintenance of green spaces, making significant investments in Louisville, including the TurfMutt Great Lawn at Waterfront Park and the Mulligan Bark Park downtown. ? Karen's dedication extends to her role as Chair-Elect of the Kentucky Humane Society and a member of its fundraising committee. Her leadership and connections within the Louisville business community have been instrumental in securing vital funding to support KHS’s mission of championing companion animals. She has also played a key role in initiatives like Mulligan’s Mutt Madness, a partnership between OPEI and KHS that has found homes for over 60 rescue dogs. Congratulations, Karen! Learn more about The 2025 Business Women First Enterprising Women Awards honorees: https://lnkd.in/e8G7nrKA