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Free adoptions to ensure pets get home court advantage

Submitted by Sarah Eisenmenger
Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 12:25pm
Free adoptions to ensure pets get home court advantage

From Margaret Brosko

LOUISVILLE, KY – The animals of Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) know it’s Final Four weekend and they are ready to party and cheer on the Cards in their forever home.  Since March 1, almost 700 dogs and cats have come through the doors of LMAS and our kennels are full!

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Rabbit Breeder Come to Louisville for Kentucky Cup

Submitted by Jared Brown on Friday, March 29th, 8:27 am
Rabbit Breeder Come to Louisville for Kentucky Cup

From: usdistribute.com

LOUISVILLE, KY - Rabbit Breeders from all over the United States, and some from Canada, Europe, Japan, Malaysia, and other countries will be at the Kentucky Exposition Center April 13 and 14 for the 2013 Kentucky Cup Rabbit Show, hosted by The Kentucky State Rabbit Breeders Association.

Thirteen breeds will host their National shows here on April 13. That means the best of the best for each of those breeds will be represented. There also will be specialty shows for 15 breeds that day. On Sunday, April 14, there will be a double all-breed show, where all of the 47 ARBA recognized breeds may compete for Best of Breed, then on to the judging for Best in Show.

The shows begin at 9 a.m. each morning, and continues until all of the rabbits are judged. For more information visit www.ksrba.webs.com.

 

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City of Jeffersonville ends partnership early with No Kill Louisville

Submitted by Laurel Mallory, News & Digital Producer
Sunday, March 24th, 2013, 12:37am
City of Jeffersonville ends partnership early with No Kill Louisville

From Eli Haynes, Interim President, No Kill Louisville
 
Louisville, Ky. - The city of Jeffersonville, Indiana, along with J.B. Ogle Animal Shelter has cut short their partnership with No Kill Louisville, effectively ending it on May 19, 2013 instead of the original deadline of August 18. 
 
The partnership was originally created so that No Kill Louisville could assist J.B. Ogle in becoming a no kill shelter, by helping to increase adoptions – both on- and off-site – through public outreach, new program formation, and volunteer recruitment; working to increase the number of foster families available to J.B.

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KHS pets of the week

Submitted by Sarah Eisenmenger
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 8:13am
KHS pets of the week

From Emily Strobel

LOUISVILLE, KY - If you are looking to add a new furry member to your family the Kentucky Humane Society may have the perfect match for you!

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Cat food recalled in 25 states due to lack of essential nutrient

Submitted by Ali Hammond on Tuesday, March 12th, 9:50 pm
Cat food recalled in 25 states due to lack of essential nutrient

From James P. Judge

LOUISVILLE, KY – Doctors from BluePearl Veterinary Partners are urging people to stop using and return or discard certain bags of cat food manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods after the company issued a voluntary recall affecting 25 states Sunday.

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March Madness half off adoption fees

Submitted by Sarah Eisenmenger
Monday, March 11th, 2013, 12:05pm
March Madness half off adoption fees

From Andrea Blair

LOUISVILLE, KY - The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is celebrating March Madness with our Long Shots Adoption Special: adoption fees for pets who have been at the KHS for a month or longer are half off!

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KHS pets of the week

Submitted by Sarah Eisenmenger
Monday, March 11th, 2013, 9:28am
KHS pets of the week

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - If you're looking to add a member to your family the Kentucky Humane Society is hoping you will stop by! This week they are featuring two cuddly cuties that are up for adoption!

Kisser, is a 5-year-old cat who loves attention, a ear scrathes. Kisser has yellow eyes and white spots on his body, chest, paws and face. He is already neutered, micro chipped and his vaccinations are up-to-date. If you would like to see Kisser he is at the Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive.

Mikey is a sweet 1-year-old who has been through a lot in her short life. She and 13 other dogs were taken to the shelter after as a part of an animal hoarding case. Of those 14 dogs, eight were heartworm positive and three had vision issues. Mikey is both heartworm positive and cannot see very well, but she has been treated for heartworms, and her limited vision doesn't slow her down.

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