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The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) will help you find a lifelong friend and a love that will last forever with a great offer – the chance to pick your price! For four days only, adopters can choose the amount they would like to pay for adoption fees on pets four months and older. Potential adopters must bring a much-needed item to secure this deal. Items needed include bleach, dog or cat treats, regular clay cat litter, used blankets and towels, and multi-packs of paper towels.

All pets adopted from KHS have been spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and given worm, flea and tick preventatives – services valued at nearly $250. In addition to receiving a $100 Feeders Supply coupon book, adopters also receive more than $125 in KHS pet care gift certificates for behavior training, Doggie Daycare, boarding and more!

For more information, call (502) 366-3355 or visit www.kyhumane.org to view pictures and profiles of all pets looking for homes at all KHS adoption sites. The adoption special takes place at nine permanent KHS adoption locations, including seven Feeders Supply stores. Adopters must pay for any applicable licensing fees and microchip registration. Adoption is pending approval of an application process that usually takes an hour or less. The adoption special runs February 10-14 only.

Animal shelter dramatically reduces euthanasia rate
By Brendan Quealy

When an animal shelter is euthanizing 98 percent of the animals it is taking in every year, something needs to be done. At that point, it’s a concern that they are putting down healthy animals who could have led happy and productive lives as a family pets. When Duncan Caldwell took over the Harlan County Animal Shelter in 2005, he made it his mission to save as many animals as possible. “With euthanasia numbers so high, you’ve got to sit back and say to yourself, ‘There’s got to be a better way,” says Caldwell.  Now, animals who find their way to Harlan County have a greater chance of being given proper veterinary care and being placed in a forever home. Since that 98 percent figure was released in 2005, Caldwell, his staff, and volunteers, helped reduce the euthanasia rate to less than 10 percent. Caldwell estimates that they are euthanizing about six percent of the animals that come in.

Of course the question is: How did they do it? Well, shelter employees from around the country, Chicago and Minneapolis for example, travel to Louisville to take animals out of the Harlan County shelter and adopt them out, back in their own cities. This partnership allows Caldwell to transfer animals to shelters that have higher adoption rates. The shelter has reduced the number of animals coming in by heavily promoting spay and neuter services. Priority number one for Caldwell was making sure that every dog and cat is spayed or neutered before the animal is adopted. The shelter offers low-cost/high-quality spay/neuters for families that do not have the financial means to pay those veterinary costs.

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Animal House 
Adoption Center
502.473.7387
LouisvilleKY.gov/AnimalServices

Hey! My name is Mason and I am a 1-year-old Lab mix. I am as lovable as I am handsome. As you can tell, I am also very humble. I look like a pure black Lab with a touch of Husky, so I’ve got these adorable, fluffy ears. I will make a terrific family dog because I am friendly and loving. How can you say no to this face, huh?

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?
A young one with a great deal of potential. I am probably finished growing, but I’ve still got some maturing to do. I know you can help me with that.

What is your favorite board game?
No board games for me, thank you very much. I’ve got too much energy and would be much happier with a trip to the dog park.

If you won the lottery, what would you do?
How about this, if you adopt me I can guarantee that you’ve already won the lottery!

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Well, I’m already a good dog—so I’d like to be a GREAT dog.

Animal House 
Adoption Center
502.473.7387
LouisvilleKY.gov/AnimalServices

Hello there! My name is Luther and I am a playful, curious kitten full of energy. I like to curl up while purring and take a nap to recharge my batteries so I can start playing again. I get along great with other kittens and I love people. I am really good at using my litter box—almost a professional at this point. I am very adorable, and I know that I will be a wonderful addition to any home.

What movie star would you want to portray you in a movie of your life?
Ryan Reynolds because he is SUPER cute, just like me.

What is your favorite board game?
Any game with moving parts would be fun—Oh, oh! How about MouseTrap!

If you won the lottery, what would you do?
Cash the check and sleep in a big pile of money. Isn’t that what you would do?

What do you dream of at night?
Probably winning the lottery now.

Who is your best friend?
I know who I want to be my best friend—YOU!

What is your favorite song?
Anything by Elton John.

Get your pencil out now and circle, February 23rd on your calendar. The Humane Society of the United States is stepping up to form a group to go to Frankfort for Kentucky Humane Day at our capitol.

Unfortunately, KY ranks as one of the worst states for humane treatment of companion animals. What happened recently in Henry County regarding the puppy mill/hoarding situation was (at a minimum) deplorable, inexcusable torture to the animals having to endure that treatment. Read the rest of this entry →

Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) will waive all late fees starting January 5, 2012 thru February 29th for cats, dogs and ferrets whose licenses have either lapsed or have never been purchased.

“Licensing your pet is extremely important and it’s the law,” said Louisville Metro Animal Services Director Justin Scally. “If you ever lose your pet, licensing can help you reunite. License numbers provide our staff with your contact information. If a Metro Animal Control Officer finds a roaming dog or cat with a license, the officer may be able to provide your pet a free ride home.”

Citizens can license their altered pets for $9 and unaltered for $50. The late license amnesty can save people a great deal and is an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. Late fees can range from $47.50 for altered animals to $195.00 for unaltered animals.

LMAS uses funding from licenses to support operations. Staff takes care of stray pets, investigates public safety threats as it relates to animals and investigates allegations of animal cruelty/neglect.

Metro Animal Services is also implementing a $30 fee for owner requested euthanasia. This policy is necessary to help defray costs for this service.

Don’t delay – License your pet today at either Metro Animal Services location:

(Please bring a copy of your pet’s rabies certificate)

Manslick
3705 Manslick
Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Wednesday until 7) Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Animal House Adoption Center
3516 Newburg Road
Tuesday thru Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Wednesday until 7)

On-line
Download an application online at louisvilleky.gov/animalservices

WHO: Kentucky Humane Society (KHS)

WHAT: Holiday dinner will be served to all shelter cats and dog

WHEN: Wednesday, December 21 at noon

WHERE: KHS Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive, Louisville, KY 40214

The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) will provide all shelter cats and dogs at the main campus with a special holiday dinner on Wednesday, December 21, courtesy of Rudy Green’s Doggy Cuisine. As a treat, shelter animals will receive a meal that includes ground turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin and cranberries.

“The Kentucky Humane Society is a temporary stop for pets waiting to find their best friend,” said Lori Redmon, KHS President-CEO. “We want the pets in our care to receive the love and care they deserve until they are adopted into their forever home.”

Rudy Green’s foods are human-grade and made from 100% real meat and veggies with no by-products, dyes, preservatives or fillers. A percentage of profits from the purchase of the food is donated to local animal shelters.

For more information on KHS and its mission programs, visit www.kyhumane.org.

Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) is asking the public to open their hearts to animals looking for a Home for the Holidays. “No one wants to spend the holidays away from friends and family, and that includes the pets at our shelter,” said Metro Animal Services Director Justin Scally. “The majority of animals surrendered to the shelter or turned in as strays are loving, great animals that will make wonderful pets.”

During our Home for the Holidays campaign, we will celebrate the one year anniversary of Animal House Adoption Center. On Saturday, December 10, all regularly priced adoptions will be 50% off, as we strive to place as many pets as possible into quality homes with responsible owners. All pets are spayed/neutered, licensed, microchipped and vaccinated.

If your family is unable to adopt at the present time, you can still help. Visit Animal House (3516 Newburg Road) or our website to make a donation.

You can also purchase a “comfy” bed for one of our animals. For details visit www.kuranda.com

For more information: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/AnimalServices/

Breakthrough stem cell procedure helps animals
By Brendan Quealy

Whenever the subject of stem cell therapy is broached, there is a high probability that some level of debate may break out, given it’s controversial nature. However, Dr. Clark Slone of the Henry County Animal Clinic offers a breakthrough treatment that is not only completely safe and ethical, but very effective as well.

In late September, Slone performed the first in-clinic stem cell therapy on a 7-year-old, 325-pound goat that had suffered a torn ACL, on top of carpal joints that were already degenerating.

The process uses stem cells harvested from the animal’s own fat, which sometimes contain up to a billion of the regenerative cells. Once the cells are activated, they are injected into the point of pain as well as administered intravenously. Within a month, the animal is usually moving around nearly, if not completely, free of pain.

Since the discovery of this method, Medi-Vet America, which produces the stem cell therapy kits, has spread to 42 of the 50 United States. Jeremy Delk, the managing director at Medi-Vet, reports that “some areas of research and therapy are progressing faster than in human medicine.” Read the rest of this entry →

Louisville 
Weimaraner Rescue
LouisvilleWeimRescue.com
812.256.3967

My name is Paisley, and I am a 2-year-old Weimaraner. I am a huge cuddle bug and snuggler, and have millions of kisses to give away. While I love to lay around with you and watch movies, I also love to play, run, and go hiking. I would love an active family who enjoys taking me places and experiencing all the great things the world has to offer.

What is your favorite board game and why?
My favorite board game is Life. I like to think that things can change for the better at anytime based on the choices we make. I can see myself in one of those cars with a family experiencing all the twists and turns in life, as one happy family, always having each other to lean on.

What do you dream of at night?
I dream of sniffing out critters, getting belly rubs, being able to love my very own family. And that all dogs find their forever family soon!

Why should YOU go home with a family right now?
I am the sweetest, gentlest, kindest girl around and will give them a lifetime of joy, happiness, and laughs!