PawStreet Journal

The Magazine of The KenTucKy huMane SocieTy

Fall 2014

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Keep on Truckin’

Restful Readers

Appropriate play for kittens

Debunking the black cat myth

L i f e l o n g F r i e n d s

L i f e l o n g F r i e n d s

L i f e l o n g F r i e n d s

Miracle cat survives being thrown from car

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Inside 1 Letter from Lori

2 Keep on Truckin’

4 Restful Readers

5 Behavior Training

6 Pet help Line

7 Black cat Myth

8 Tuxes & Tails

9 Pets with Santa

9 Swope Donation

10 Thanks

13 Volunteer De-Tailswww.kyhumane.org

Part of the Family

We have had Lily for almost three years now. Adopting her from the Kentucky Humane Society was one of the best decisions my husband and I could’ve made. She is part of our family and is spoiled rotten (as you can see here). She is such a sweet girl.

April Janok

From Shelter to Home

i adopted zach (now named Snape) at the empty the Shelter event. he is loving his new home and loves to give his new Momma cuddles. Thank you guys so much for giving me a chance to adopt this little guy.

Lisa Marie Ballew

Loving an Older Dog

This is Timon, formerly Kenny. i adopted him as an “older dog” nearly 10 years ago from the Kentucky humane Society. he’s as handsome and sweet as the day i met him. Thanks for all the work you do!

Heidi Blazak

From the Mailbox

Dear friends,

on Sept. 27, the Kentucky humane Society held our first-ever empty the Shelter day at our Main campus in South Louisville. our goal was to empty every single cage and kennel of adoptable pets by the end of the day.

it was an ambitious goal, to say the least. none of us at KhS had ever seen our main adoption center empty. We wondered: Was it possible? could our community do it? Would we realize our dream—for just one day—of having every pet in a loving home by that evening?

We alerted media, sent emails, and posted on our website and facebook page, inviting the community to help us reach our goal. our Shelter Services staff lined up extra adoptions counselors and an army of volunteers. They arrived early and made sure each adoptable pet was ready to meet its future family. But would potential adopters show up, we wondered?

By 10 a.m., there was a line of more than 50 people, all waiting patiently for the doors to open. By 10:30 a.m., there were 75 people. and by 11 a.m., there were 150 people. They were all there motivated by the same vision: they wanted to help us empty the shelter by providing loving homes.

it was a tiring day for staff and volunteers, and for adopters—some who waited more than six hours to adopt their newest family member. But the smiles, purrs and tail wags as pets and their new families left the shelter made it worth it. Some of the adopted animals that stand out to me include Billie girl, a senior hound who had been with us since March; Tanner, a playful dog whose demodectic mange we treated; and Becca and her four siblings, all gorgeous tabby kittens who had been abandoned.

in all, 84 grateful animals—43 dogs and 41 cats—were sleeping contentedly in their homes by that evening, making Sept. 27 the largest adoption day on record at KhS.

Seeing empty cages the next morning was a beautiful sight—beautiful because we knew these animals were now in loving homes. and beautiful, too, because all those empty cages meant we could help even more animals who needed us, throughout our community and our state.

as a supporter, you helped make our empty the Shelter drive such a success. Thank you for your donations, your compassion and for your dedication to helping companion animals. KhS is a local nonprofit agency and does not receive government funds. Donations from individuals like you make our lifesaving work possible.

in gratitude,

Lori Kane RedmonPresident and ceo

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Letter from Lori

On the Cover

Trucker was flung from a moving car and would have perished if a kind truck driver hadn’t brought him to us.

The Paw Street Journal is a quarterly publication of the Kentucky Humane Society. Questions or comments may be addressed to the Public Relations Department at (502) 515-3152 or info@kyhumane.org. Circulation: 12,000

Editorial team: Beth Haendiges and Andrea Blair. Volunteer proofreader Sara Ulliman. Cover photo by Gordi Smith. Other photos by Sam Badder, William Beasley, Bobby Baumgardner, Maggie Freeman, Sue Gay, Whitney Haynes, Gordi Smith and Mareike Yocum.

By the Numbers(January 1–September 30, 2014)

4,960pets found homes in the first nine months of 2014. of those, 1,734 were felines and 3,226 were canines.

7,601pets were spayed or neutered at our high-quality, donor-supported S.n.i.P. clinic. Since opening in 2007, the clinic has altered more than 70,000 cats and dogs from Louisville and surrounding counties.

Our MissionKhS advocates the humane treatment of companion animals through leadership and proactive solutions to pet overpopulation, including adoptions, education and spay/neuter efforts.

9 Swope Donation

10 Thanks

13 Volunteer De-Tails

Empty the Shelter a Success Because of You

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Miracle cat Trucker survives being thrown from car

Keep on Truckin’

Rescue

“I couldn’t believe what i was seeing,” says Larry Butler, a local truck driver and business owner.

“i was driving on 265 in Southern indiana, and someone rolled down a car window. They had this little kitten dangling from their hand.”

The sedan was going 65 miles an hour. in horror, Larry watched helplessly as the cruel hand tossed out the kitten. The orange ball of fluff hit a guardrail hard, and then dropped lifelessly to the pavement.

Larry pulled his truck to the side of the road as quickly as he could. each second felt like an eternity. finally, his rig stopped, and he jumped out of the driver’s seat. he ran as fast as he could back to where he saw the kitten land.

he was shocked by what he saw: the small kitten had a gaping wound where his left leg had been. The guardrail had sliced the kitten’s leg off on impact. his little face was bloody from road rash.

The kitten reached out his remaining paw plaintively to the man, as if asking for help, and let out a cry of pain.

instinctively, Larry scooped the kitten up in his arms to soothe him. he looked for the kitten’s leg: perhaps a veterinarian could reattach it, he thought. But he couldn’t find it.

What to do next? Larry drove to an emergency veterinary hospital. he rushed the kitten in. The veterinarian examined the kitten and advised Larry to have him euthanized.

But Larry knew the kitten was a fighter, and he couldn’t give up on him. he drove to the local municipal shelter, Louisville Metro animal Services. Kristin Seaman, the animal care manager with the Kentucky humane Society, happened to be there and witnessed the interaction. each week KhS staff visit the city’s public shelter to transfer in animals to KhS’ adoption program. The two agencies are aSPca community Partners and work together to save lives.

Kristin remembers meeting the kitten in the lobby.

“his gums were extremely pale, and he was very lethargic. it was clear he was going into shock, and he needed emergency care if he had any chance at survival,” she said.

Kristin asked Larry if he would allow KhS to try to save him. Larry quickly agreed, and the kitten—now named Trucker in honor of the man who rescued him—was rushed to Metropolitan animal hospital. The next day, the hospital called KhS. Trucker had stabilized much more quickly than anyone expected. Larry was right: this kitten was a fighter.

Trucker was brought to the KhS Main campus, and Dr. Shawn Williams amputated the remainder of Trucker’s damaged leg. after surgery, Trucker woke up and immediately started purring. he reached out his remaining front paw to the staff and “kneaded” them. he ate hungrily—always a good sign.

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We Still Need Your HelpTrucker is just one of many pets who needed our help. Without your generous support, we would not be able to continue our lifesaving mission, and pets like Trucker would suffer because of it. every year, costs for food and housing of the animals go up. every year, costs of veterinary supplies and services rise. unfortunately, so do the number of pets who need our help. We need your support now more than ever. Last year, your tax-deductible donations helped us save over 6,500 animals. This year, we’d like to save even more. Will you help?

Please donate to the Kentucky humane Society. you can use the enclosed envelope or make a donation online at kyhumane.org/donate. To talk to someone about making a gift, call Laura at (502) 515-3144. U

Top: Trucker with foster caregiver Nancy Jo Trafton.

Below: Trucker says thank you to Larry Butler, his rescuer.

But Trucker remained lying on his side. he could not stand up or walk, and he did not seem to have control of his bowels. The veterinary team worried that Trucker may be paralyzed.

Trucker was brought to Lyndon animal clinic for diagnostics, including x-rays. Dr. Kurt oliver broke the news to the KhS staff: Trucker had a fractured pelvis. Thankfully, his spine was not broken, but it was unclear if he would have permanent nerve damage, or if he would ever regain control of his bowels.

Trucker remained at Lyndon animal clinic, which is located adjacent to KhS’ east campus. Dr. oliver and his caring staff monitored him closely and gave him medications. every day, KhS staff visited the kitten.

cheryl Parker, a professional massage therapist, met Trucker when she took one of her cats to Lyndon animal clinic for a vaccination.

“Dr. oliver said, ‘come with me,’ and he introduced me to Trucker. i fell in love with the little guy instantly and asked if i could give him therapeutic massages to help him heal. i saw Trucker every single day. The whole time he was there, i gave him massages at least once a day,” says cheryl.

Slowly, Trucker began to improve. he loved playing with his purple mouse, and he greeted each visitor with a happy meow. after a few days at the clinic, Trucker began to stand on his own. he

would take one or two tentative steps, and then collapse from exhaustion. Then he began to use the litter box. The staff at KhS and Lyndon animal clinic were overjoyed! Thankfully, he did not appear to have permanent nerve damage.

finally, Dr. oliver said Trucker was ready for a foster home. nancy Jo Trafton volunteered for the job. nancy Jo, who works for The Courier-Journal in Louisville, is one of KhS’ most experienced medical foster caregivers and a KhS board member. her father was a veterinarian, and she grew up taking care of sick and injured animals.

The first day nancy Jo took Trucker home, he tentatively peeked his head out of the pet carrier’s open door. after a few minutes, he took one hop, then another, into the room. after spending more than a month in veterinary clinics or at the shelter, being in a home was a whole new experience for the kitten.

Keeping Trucker calm and limiting his playtime so he could heal was difficult, says nancy Jo.

“Trucker is a confident, funny little guy. he so wanted to play with the other cats and explore the house, but i had to make sure he didn’t hurt himself,” she says. “he would get very frustrated and would grumble loudly at me when it was time for him to rest.”

Slowly Trucker began to gain back the stamina and coordination he had lost, and after a few weeks in nancy Jo’s

home, he began using his back legs independently instead of hopping. under Dr. oliver’s supervision, nancy Jo weaned Trucker off the last of his medications. after a final check up at the shelter, Trucker was finally ready for his forever home.

cheryl, the massage therapist, had kept in touch with Trucker while he was in nancy Jo’s home. She and her husband, John Sikorsky, stopped by for weekly visits, and were delighted in the progress he made. it was clear Trucker loved them, and they loved him. The couple adopted Trucker, and now the resilient kitten lives with cheryl and John’s three other orange cats—Libby, greta and Jin Jin. he spends his days chasing after his “sisters” and taking quick breaks to be picked up and loved on by cheryl and John.

if Trucker remembers that awful day in July when he was thrown from a speeding car, he certainly doesn’t show it. as Larry knew, Trucker is a fighter. The resilient, confident kitten keeps trucking along, eager for the next adventure. U

Restful ReadersProgram Rewards Dogs for Being Calm & Quiet

as Maria Jones reads quietly out loud, Tank sits close by. his tail wags softly, and he waits patiently for a treat. he doesn’t make a sound.

neither do any of the other 12 dogs on Kennel 1, the “big dog” adoption wing at Kentucky humane Society’s Main campus. each dog waits quietly, wondering what Maria is doing, and hoping they will be next to get a treat. on Kennel 1, having all 12 dogs silent is unusual. usually when there are visitors, the dogs are leaping, barking, and calling attention to themselves, as if to say, “Pick me for a walk! Take me home!”

Maria is reading to Tank as part of Restful Readers, a new volunteer program at the KhS Main campus and east campus.

Behavior Placement Manager Brandi King explains the program’s philosophy.

“in a shelter, dogs get excited every time they see a staff person or visitor. They think they may be going for a walk, so they will often bark or jump excitedly. if

they are picked for a walk, that behavior has now been rewarded. The dog learns that by barking and jumping, someone will take them out,” says Brandi.

So what’s the problem with this? constantly rewarding the dogs for unwanted behaviors increases the frequency and intensity of those behaviors, creating unrealistic expectations of what the dog will be like in the home, according to Brandi.

“if potential adopters walk down Kennel 1 and all they see are dogs that are barking and jumping excitedly, they may think that this is how the dogs will behave in their own homes. But this is so often not the case.”

Restful Readers is an animal enrichment program that helps to alleviate stress and boredom in the dogs by varying their environment. it also rewards dogs for being quiet and calm. not only does this help keep stress levels down for dogs in the kennels, but it also gives potential adopters a more realistic understanding

of what the dogs will be like in a home.

“We have been really pleased with what we see when volunteers use this program,” says Brandi. “our dogs are more relaxed, and i think our volunteers find it relaxing too.”

While the benefits of this program are obvious for our dog residents, the philosophy is the same for cats. Quiet, positive and peaceful interactions with humans help to maintain sociability in cats and help ensure they are adopted faster. also, what could be more relaxing than reading with a cat happily purring along? U

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Volunteers with the Restful Reader program have noticed a significant increase in peace and calm in the kennels.

Become a KHS Volunteerinterested in volunteering? Whether you want to walk dogs, socialize cats, help out in the puppy room, work at events, perform clerical duties or read to animals, KhS has a volunteer program for you.

“We have a variety of rewarding programs for adults, students and children as young as 10 if accompanied by an adult,” says Whitney hobbs, KhS volunteer coordinator. “Some people volunteer every week, while others work a few times a year at special events like Picture your Pets with Santa.”

according to Whitney, of particular need at the Main campus are more canine coaches, who walk adult dogs, especially on Mondays and fridays—and Puppy Pals, who socialize puppies and help keep the Puppy Room in order. in addition, Picture your Pets with Santa is quickly approaching, and KhS needs more than 500 volunteers to run this annual event. Volunteers take customer’s orders and ready the pets for their photos with Santa.

To volunteer, individuals must fill out an application and sign up for volunteer orientation (this is not required for

Picture your Pets with Santa, however). Training is offered at both the Main campus and east campus. after orientation, volunteers choose the programs they are interested in, and they receive specialized training for those areas.

“once you’re done with training, it’s just a matter of signing up for an open shift,” says Whitney.

Visit kyhumane.org/volunteer to learn about specific volunteer opportunities, to download an application and to learn when the next orientation is. U

Building Solid RelationshipsTraining classes develop skills in dogs and owners alike

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The Kentucky humane Society (KhS) offers training classes designed to help dog owners build solid relationships with their dogs. To that end, KhS has created two new programs: Socials, which allow young dogs to learn how to properly interact with one another, and Canines and Kids, which lets the entire family become involved in Rover’s training.

Learning How to Play

Puppy Play-and-Learn Socials are for puppies ages eight to 15 weeks in age. young puppies need time with other dog companions. This dog socialization helps them understand the cues of proper dog interaction, how to politely say hello, how to play nicely, how to and when to stop play. understanding these cues will not only keep your puppy safe around other dogs, but it will also boost his confidence. at these one-hour clinics, your puppy will play with other puppies under the supervision of a behavior trainer, and you and your dog will begin to learn basic behavior cues in dogs.

Burning Off Energy

got a young dog with way too much energy? Let us help you take the edge off by bringing him to a Teenager Social Hour. These group play sessions, designed for dogs ages four to 12 months, are a great way to wear Rover out and let him get valuable play time with other dogs under the watchful eye of an experienced behavior trainer. continued socialization with other dogs helps build a dog’s confidence and comfort in the company of other dogs, making walks in the park more enjoyable for you and him.

Let Training Become a Family Affair

need a fun project for your kids? how about having them help train the family dog? KhS has launched a class that will allow your child to take an active role in training, and we’ve found a way to make that training fun. our new class, Canines and Kids, combines our proven behavior techniques with fun, kid-friendly games to make the class a blast for children and dogs alike.

“Kids and dogs are often the best of friends, but sometimes dogs play in ways that can be uncomfortable or even a bit scary for children. Positive reinforcement training methods strengthen the bond between child and dog while teaching the pup appropriate manners that the entire family will appreciate,” explains Kat Rooks, KhS community behavior manager.

from egg and spoon races that teach loose leash walking, to musical chairs games that help your dog learn to lie quietly at your child’s feet, we’ve got it all. a parent will need to be present for the class but the kids (ages seven and older) will do all the work. Visit kyhumane.org for more details.

And That’s Not All

from basic manners to specialized training for problem behaviors, KhS is working to provide you with the classes you need to keep you and your dog happy in each other’s company. We even provide one-on-one training for individuals with specific needs not met by the classes. for more information on all our classes or individual sessions, visit kyhumane.org. U

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QuestionI love my new kitten, but she is so rough when she plays. My arms are all scratched up, and I’m afraid she is going to unintentionally hurt my kids. How can I make her stop scratching?

Answercats and kittens love to play. We love to watch them play, but when our arms become the play thing, it’s not okay. Teaching a cat to play with your hands or arms can lead to even greater problems when they grow up because they will always associate your limbs with playing.

cats need to play. it releases their need to hunt. cats play with toys as though they are hunting their food in the wild. They like to chase, catch and “kill” their toys, so a good play session will have them chasing/stalking a toy, allowing them to catch it and then letting them play with their “food.”

appropriate play can be dragging a string across the floor or through the air. you can throw mice or little balls for your cat to chase. you may want to give your cat a toy that she can hold with the front paws and kick with the back paws. That way of playing best mimics how kittens play with each other.

Keeping one or two toys out at a time and rotating them weekly will prevent your cat from getting bored with the toys and keep your house from being overrun by toys.

Kittens generally have a lot of energy, so you will need to plan on extra play sessions throughout the day. if your cat is already using your arm as prey, stop play time before she gets excited. Keep your hands and feet away from the toy by using a wand or fishing rod-style toy. This will still allow interactive play, but it will keep your hands and feet safe.

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Pet help Line

Appropriate Play for Kittens

Ask the Expertsgot a pet-related question? call our Pet help Line to receive free advice and to connect to local pet resources at (502) 509-4PET or visit kyhumane.org/help. The Kentucky humane Society’s Pet help Line is made possible by grants from the aSPca (american Society for the Prevention of cruelty to animals) and the Banfield charitable Trust. The Pet help Line is designed to help keep pets in their homes and out of shelters by giving pet owners the tools they need to have healthy relationships with their pets. U

By Katy Mcclellan, Pet help Line coordinator

KHS Help Line funded by the

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Seeking VolunteersLooking for a volunteer experience that will have a direct impact on keeping dogs, cats and other furry things out of shelters and in their current homes?

Become a Pet help Line volunteer!

The Pet help Line is a resource for people to call in and receive answers to questions they have regarding their pet.

Pet help Line volunteers are responsible for returning emails and phone calls from the public regarding general behavior questions.

There are many benefits in choosing to be a Pet help Line volunteer. These include a flexible schedule, the ability to volunteer from home and learning more about why your own pets act the way they do.

interested in helping? Visit kyhumane.org/volunteer to learn how to begin volunteering. U

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Debunking the Black Cat MythWith halloween just around the corner, well-intentioned animal supporters are warning against the dangers of black cat adoptions on october 31. Some even advise animal welfare agencies against performing any adoptions of black cats the entire month of october. They fear that black cats will become victims of ritualistic abuse or sacrifice.

So is there any truth to this? according to experts at the aSPca (american Society for the Prevention of cruelty to animals), the humane Society of the united States, Best friends animal Society and many others, the answer is a resounding “no.”

in 2007 National Geographic published an article titled “Ritual cat Sacrifices a halloween Myth, experts Say.” The author found “no confirmed statistics, court cases, or studies to support the idea that serious satanic cult crime even exists.” But old myths die hard, especially when they are perpetuated by well-meaning animal supporters.

“every october, we have concerned people posting on our facebook page, pleading with us to cease all black cat adoptions near halloween,” says KhS communications Director andrea Blair. “They have the very best intentions, but the unintended consequences are the perpetuation of the myth – which leads to black cats spending even more time in shelters.”

Black cats already have it hard in shelters, according to andrea.

“Because of their common color, they are the cats who are most likely to be overlooked in favor of cats with more varied color patterns,” she says. “Black cats often take two to three times longer to get adopted. The last thing we want to do is put up barriers that make it even harder for them to find loving homes.”

But that doesn’t mean that shelters should give cats away without first getting to know the adopters.

“We have a very thorough adoption process at the Kentucky humane Society,” says Susan oppel, shelter operations director. “each potential adopter meets with an adoptions counselor for about an hour. our counselors get to know each adopter, which helps ensure that every pet is adopted into a home that truly wants them.” U

To help debunk halloween myths and to celebrate the season, over the last few years the Kentucky humane Society (KhS) and Louisville Metro animal Services (LMaS), the city’s public shelter, have joined together to offer “spook-tacular” adoption savings the weekend before halloween.

During this special, adoption fees for dogs and cats are substantially lowered, and both agencies adopt out pets of all colors—including black cats.

“This has turned into one of our most popular adoption events,” says andrea. “adopters really look forward to it. children are encouraged to dress up in costume (though nothing scary

that could frighten the animals) and come meet their newest family member at one of our adoption centers.”

in addition, KhS and LMaS use the adoption special as a way to educate pet parents about the real dangers of halloween: consuming chocolate, which can be deadly for pets.

in 2013, 124 dogs and cats at KhS found homes during the halloween adoption special.

as we go to press, we are preparing for our “howl-o-ween” adoption special, which will take place oct. 29–nov. 1. Please visit our website, kyhumane.org, for more details. U

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Thanks to all who came out to celebrate with us at the 2014 Tuxes & Tails annual Benefit auction and gala. We had a wonderful time and raised over $150,000. our guests enjoyed bidding on nearly 150 items, spending time with adoptable dogs and kittens and dancing the night away.

as always, our event couldn’t have succeeded without the support of our wonderful sponsors, who we would like to recognize now. U

A Night to Remember at Tuxes & Tails

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Visual conceptsCenter left: Link Joseph with his wife, KHS board member Ann JosephCenter right: Earl and Cathy Zion, platinum sponsorsBottom: S.N.I.P. Clinic volunteer Elizabeth Padgett and her husband, Patrick Padgett

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each year thousands of pet owners look forward to bringing their “fur kids” to Picture your Pets with Santa, held the first and second weekends of December at all 14 feeders Supply stores.

families take this opportunity to get the pet or, often, the entire family in for a photo. in addition, families without pets are enjoying the opportunity to come out to visit Santa. Pet, family or solo, we’re delighted at the turnout.

“every year now, we have a few families with children—but no pets—show up to have portraits taken,” says Whitney hobbs, KhS volunteer coordinator. “We think it’s a great idea! They realized the lines at feeders Supply stores are shorter than those at the malls, and the quality of our portraits and photo gifts is amazing.”

feeders Supply has provided support for Picture your Pets with Santa since it first started 27 years ago. They pay for advertising and provide space in their stores at no cost to KhS and other local animal welfare groups. Last year the event raised more than $53,000 for KhS.

gift items include ornaments, keychains and photo packages. new this year is a stocking—great for over the mantle.

See the back of this magazine for store hours and more information. U

Santa Claus Is Coming to Townevents

in august, the Kentucky humane Society (KhS) announced a $1 million gift from Sam Swope, founder of Sam Swope auto group.

This gift—the largest from an individual donor in KhS’ 130-year history—will help fund the Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving center (TLc). it will take approximately three years to fully fund and build the $4 million facility, which will be located at the KhS Main campus in South Louisville.

We believe the Sam Swope Pet TLc will be the nation’s first stand-alone facility dedicated to providing medical and behavioral rehabilitation to shelter dogs and cats. This lead gift is an exciting first step toward building this facility, and we are thrilled that Mr. Swope chose to so generously support this lifesaving project.

Thank you, Mr. Swope, for caring about fragile shelter pets! U

Sam Swope Gives $1 Million to Rehabilitate Pets

Above: TLC committee members Kelly Hammons, Marti Hazel and Patti Swope, along with Nancy Jo Trafton, Ann Joseph and TLC committee member Katie Kern.

Right: KHS President & CEO Lori Redmon, with Trucker (left), Sam Swope with Wrigley (center) and his daughter, Patti Swope, with Powder (right).

Santa Paws Workshop

children are invited to attend one or two days of Santa Paws Workshop this year on December 22 and 23. The program, which is at our east campus, will provide children with fun and smiles. The workshop is $90 for both days, or $50 for one. Visit kyhumane.org for details. U

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Mr. Keith ZirbelFastline PublicationsFidelity Charitable Gift FundFootworks, Inc.Ms. Jean W. FrazierFrazier-Joy Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Erik FurlanMr. Nicholas GardnerDr. Christopher GradyGrey Muzzle OrganizationMs. Sandy GutermuthBeth HaendigesMr. & Mrs. Ray HammonsMs. Mary W. HancockMr. & Mrs. John HansMr. & Mrs. Ronald HazudaMr. & Mrs. David HeimerdingerMs. Mary E. HercheMr. Adam HerzTim & Kathy HessMs. Rebecca HillHilliard LyonsHill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Evan HoffmannDr. Jayne Hollander M.D.Mr. & Mrs. Bill HoustonMr. & Mrs. Tom IceO.H. Irvine EstateDr. Sarah Beth JohnsonMs. Ann JosephLori & Kevin RedmonMr. & Mrs. Steve KerrickMr. & Mrs. Stephen KingMr. & Mrs. Jerry LockhartA.V. MalatinoKelly MalinFrances Masser M.D. Charitable

TrustAllen S. Mattingly TrustDr. Alan MauserMr. Mike McJunkins &

Mrs. Deb DillonMicrosoft Matching Gifts ProgramMiddleton ReutlingerMiss Hannah MillerJon Mivelaz EstateMs. Lisa MooreVicki MooreMorgan Stanley Smith BarneyDianna MorrisonJackson & Donna MullinsMr. Mark NallyMs. Dayna Neumann

Sidney R. NicholsNicklies Foundation Inc.Mr. Jonathan V. Norman IIIMs. Jeanne Oikawa &

Mr. Ross RistagnoDr. & Mrs. Kurt OliverOne Stroke InksMr. James O’ReillyMr. & Mrs. Wally OylerMr. & Mrs. Patrick PadgettPark Community Credit Union,

Inc.Ms. Diane PartridgePayroll Professionals of

KentuckianaEmma Lee Pennington EstateMs. Danielle PerkinsPetFirst Pet InsuranceMr. & Ms. Robert J. PetrokubiMrs. Rosemary PhillipsMr. & Mrs. Allen PhilpotSusan Pullen-SwopeR. Jonathan RaymonRazoo FoundationRev. Linda ReichenbecherMr. & Mrs. Michael RobertsMs. Rhonne’ RodgersRue La LaMr. David RussellSam Swope Auto Group, Inc.

Heather SarneMs. Margaret ScharreMr. Robert SchneiderMrs. Debbie Scoppechio &

Mr. Rick DuffyMr. & Mrs. Michael ShumwayMs. Tammy S. Siers &

Mr. Jim DusenberryMr. Mike SpoelkerSt. Matthews Animal ClinicMr. & Mrs. Tom StentonMr. & Mrs. Keith R. StrausburgDrs. Gordon Strauss &

Catherine NewtonMr. & Mrs. Brad SwopeMs. Patricia Swope & Mr. Rich

VanCampMr. & Mrs. Samuel G. SwopeThe Estate of Thomas &

Emily TabbMs. Nancy TraftonTruist Altruism, ConnectedChristy VermostVisual ConceptsMr. & Mrs. Gregory WellmanMr. & Mrs. Kevin White Jr.Ms. Howell WilliamsYum! Brands Foundation, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. W. Earl Zion Jr.The Zoeller Co.

$50 or more in honor or memory of a loved one:

In Memory of….Abby, beloved companion of Rene & Jeff Savariseby Mr. & Mrs. Phillip B. Wise

Adam Ryan Plyesby Terry Pyles

Alan Naasby Mrs. Ruth Naas

Allie Barmanby Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Barman

Ann Rileyby the Oldham County Board of

Adjustments

Arnieby Ms. Brenda Flaim

Auggy, beloved dog of Peggy Baasby Billie Logsdon & Phyllis Kelsey

Babyby Ms. Brenda Cox

Bailey, beloved companion of Lisa Keehnerby Chandler Cooper

Banditby Ms. Sheila Emerson

Barbara Jane Robinsonby Mr. James Winstead

Beauby Ms. Nancy Naughton

Beloved Kody & Shadowby Kenneth & Kimberley Lacefield

Benjamin “Butch” Johnby Don & Sharon Majorby Patricia & Chandler Blewettby your Louisville Design Studio

friendsby Ms. Mary P. Falkby Mr. & Mrs. Michael Trautmannby the Courier-Journal Features

Department

Bill Daughertyby The Spillaman’s

Bob Templeby your Poker Friends

Bobby Burns Jr.by Ms. Alyssa Bailey

Bonnie Graffeoby The Belterra Finance Team

Brie Rhodusby Ms. Courtney Lawrenz

Buffy, Cupid, Cuddles & Kibblesby Ms. Mary C. King

Buger, Baby, Muffin & Goldie, for all the loveable memoriesby Mr. & Mrs. Layne Smith

Cachetby Mr. & Mrs. Bailey Taylor

Cali, Sophie & Phoenixby Kathy & Eli Brown

Carl Danielsby Ms. Paula Daniels

Carol Dowdle Baunachby Mr. Chester Gorski

Cashmereby Ms. Angela Swift

ThanksThe Kentucky Humane Society would like to thank the following donors for their generous contributions between July 1–September 30, 2014.

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Thanks

Charlie Millerby Ms. Judy Lunsford

Charlotte “Charley” Hileby Joy & Bob Eberenzby Masonic Homes of Kentuckyby Ms. Beverly T. Wagner

Cherub, my tabbyby Robin Ackerman

Chris Muellerby Mr. Stanley Kimmelby Doris, Bill & Tonya Devers

Cleo, beloved companion of Kathy & Jimby Mr. & Mrs. Phillip B. Wise

Clyde & Strikerby Ms. Debra A. Barber

Dana Griesbaum, my wifeby Mr. Paul Griesbaum

Danny Wilsonby Mrs. Delwin K. Blair

Dee Deeby Ms. Charlene Woods

Donald Stansburyby Mark & Laura Zoeller

Donna Rae Thorneby Ms. Rebecca L. Moore

Doris L. Reevesby Ms. Laurel Louise Andersonby Ms. Nancy Ashley

Doris Sheetsby Andie Frisbee

Dorothy Alvena Clarkby Richard & Peggy France

Earl Singerby Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ulmer

Eleanor Ballby Ms. Eleanor Forsythe

Ethelyn Walton McDonaldby Mr. William E. Bitterby Mr. & Mrs. William Scottby Karen & Bill Deanby Mary Ann & Francis Rafferty

Evelyn Rita Logsdonby Jerry & Laura Miller

Evelyne Braunby Ms. Janis R. Vaughn

Gabrielby Ms. Paula Mayer

George Scaliciby Ms. Laura Clark

Ginger & Josh Muller, my beloved companionsby Ms. Linda Mueller

Glenn Foley, my Daddyby Leroi

Grandma Jean Schuttby Ms. Michelle Wood

Gretalby Ms. Pamela Miller

Harper, Beth & Michael Poppre’s beloved German Shepherdby Mr. Lance Edwards

Hazel Endsby Ms. Sue Uhl

Honeyman, beloved cat of Martha E. Clarkby Mr. John Selent

Jacquie Hoggby Margie Bond

Jamie Robertsby Mr. Charles Francesconi

James Poore Sr.by Mr. & Mrs. John Faurestby Dana & Chris Whitehouseby Barbara & Bill Evans

James Vincent Floodby Mr. Gary L. Longby Mrs. Linda Blackerby

Jancie Berger Eastby Robert Mimms & John Shoberby Ms. Laura McIntosh

Janice Oliverby friends & neighbors at

Hawthorne Pointe Condominiums & Patio Homes

John Andersonby Mrs. Irmgard P. Anderson

John Bradley Noffsingerby Alpine Power Systems

John Marshallby Shannon & Kris Marshall

John McAteerby Woodmont Community

Associationby Mulloy Properties LLC

JoJo Larson, our dogby Mr. Michael D. Bolton

Joseph Head Sr.by Mrs. Irmgard P. Andersonby Ms. Barbara Headby Jeffersontown Senior Citizen

Poker Group

Kathleen “Kathy” Whelanby Mary Duncanby Ms. Margaret E. Keaneby Loretto High School Alumnae

Association Inc.by Mrs. Karen Mangus Rogersby Mr. & Mrs. William Schreck

Kathleen Patricia Huffmanby Mr. Bryan Kempf

Kirby Croutonby Corey Stup

Ladby Ms. Deborah Mann

Laraby Tarsheen Sethi

LaVerne Cunninghamby Bob & Candy Weddington

Libby, beloved companion of Melissa & Thomas Richards-Personby Ms. Heather Falmen &

Mr. Keith Zirbel

Luckyby Ms. Martina Grider

Lucy & Kathieby Tracie & Valerie Kho

Margaret West Bridgersby Ms. Elvira M. Mannelly

Marian Cecelia “Mimi” Thomasby Sean & Laura Stallardby Ms. Deborah D. Slaight

Marie, Sadie & Pepperby P. Greco

Mark A. Groneckby Ms. Whitney Reinhart

Mary Louise Maloneby Mrs. Teresa G. Crawford

Maxby Mr. Johnnie Chaney

Maxby Mr. Glenn Price &

Mr. Jody Zimmerman

Max & Buffyby Derrick Drake

Max, my dogby Ms. Deborah Spachtholz

Midnight, beloved companion of Gail & Charles Oertherby Mr. & Mrs. John Hassmann

Mitch Voylesby Ms. Donna L. Voyles

Mr. Bean, beloved cat of Paige Bentley & Chad Thomasby Angela Hagan

Mr. Wookieby Ms. Phyllis E. Ferrell

Muriel Katherine Stretzby Ms. Dana White

Nannine Sakalby family & friends at Patrick’s

Paige, beloved companion of John & Pam Flahertyby Muriel & Dick Trowbridge

Patty Willinghurstby Ms. Andrea L. Ward

Peggy Shineby Jane Shine

Piglet & Diegoby Nancy Schrepf

Polly Dismukesby Jack, Ellen, Andrew & Laura

Preston - beloved dog of Bill Zappby Terri & Peyton Hoge

Pumpkin & Gatsbyby Ms. Holly Shina

Pup Pupby Ms. Patricia O’Brien

Raymond “Beau” Daughertyby Scott, Melissa & Evan Backby Mr. & Mrs. Randy Daugherty

Rachel Keyby Oxmoor Toyota-Scionby Susan & Gary Pylesby Friday Tennis at Blairwood

Raechel Ellen Klosterkemperby Ms. Bonnie K. Coyby Hunt Rounsevall & Familyby Chip & Ruth DeZarnby Ms. Carol Grunkemeyerby Ms. Marylee Kuchtaby Ms. Maureen Newman

Remyby Ms. Lisa Wiesenauer

Right, the sweetest kitty everby Ms. Judith C. Laharty

Robert Stichby Mr. & Mrs. Donald Clemby Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Gwaltneyby Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Sauer

Romeoby Ms. Marylou Hampton

Ron Tuckerby Waggin’ Tail Kennels, Inc.

Ronald Willman, my husbandby Mrs. Renee L. Willman

Roxy, Bozz & Sidneyby Ms. Brenda Herman

Rulaby Kay Brown

Sadieby Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. Jacobson-

Beyer

Sandy Fergersonby Ms. Cheryl Jenny

Scooby & Abbyby Mr. & Mrs. Neil Mullaney

Scooter & Linuxby Ms. Jeanne Oikawa & Mr. Ross

Ristagno

Scooter, our beloved catby Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas W. Johnson

Shadowby Mr. Harry Siegrist

Shadyby Kimberly Mitchell

Shelby, beloved companion of John & Cynthia Nortonby Mr. Richard M. Campbell

Simba, the orange furball love of my lifeby Ms. Debbie Henry

Sofia, LuLi, Spot & Nieveby Mr. Stephen A. Thomas

Spikeby Mr. Ryan Hughes

Sterling Lytle, EMT & FFby Ms. Sarah Barcelo

Steve Blakemanby the Derby City Mustang Club

Steven Schultzeby Ms. Sandra S. Neat

Sunday - beloved dog of Charles & Carol Hebelby Rev. Edward W. Schadt

Sunkistby Susan & Don Revell

Ted Lee Deanby Kevin & Laurie Harpringby Shady Glen Brother’s

Thad Johnsonby Mrs. Renee L. Willman

Tom Prenticeby Ms. Debra Russell

Tony Amesby Ms. Jean Habich

Truman, beloved dog of Shelby Simpsonby Genie, John & Gill Potter

Uggi, our catby Ms. Karen L. Nalley

Wanda Jean Heroldby Ms. Diane Schoenbachler

Warren Schorkby Mr. Sidney W. Anderson III

Websterby Linda & Roberta Steder

Webster - beloved dog of Roberta & Linda Stederby Gail Russell

William “Bill” Applegateby Ms. Sharon Heckelby Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Padgett

In Honor of….Abrayah McMillen - Happy Birthday!by Margot, Shawn, Beatrice &

Warren

Alistaireby Dr. Ruth B. Craddock

Allyson Vance’s Birthdayby Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Angelini

Angel Belleby Mrs. Susan Blakely

Annaby Ms. Martha Culver

Annie, Jack Russellby Ms. Barbara C. Norton

Baby & Boo Beswickby Ms. Wendie S. Beswick

Barbara Robertson & Bev Metzler’s Birthdayby Barbara and Larry Robertson

Blackie & Dorian, my catsby Jarrett Greer

Bode & CoCoby Ms. Charlene Woods

Brett Bearfieldby Mouleena Khan

Chami Miami Brownby Kay Brown

Chamitaby Kay Brown

Chanceby Mrs. Susan M. Morris

Cheryl Coleby Dr. Cheryl Cole

Coach Chencellor Duganby Springdale Presbyterian Church

Connery, my catby Mr. James S. Hurt

Daisy Dogby Ms. Janice M. Proud

Dexter, Belle & Kaiserby Mr. & Mrs. John Ackerman

Dollyby Ms. Nancy T. Plessis

Dr. Steve Moody DVMby Ms. Lynn S. Renau

One-year-old Triana enjoys pets and to look at you with loving eyes. She found her forever home after staying at

Kentucky Humane Society’s Main Campus.

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Thanks Two-year-old Coco is a Brittany spaniel/hound mix. He found a family who has as much energy as he does.

Ellie & Katieby Ms. Margaret F. Wilhite

Emilyby Mrs. Karen McWhorter

Eric & Lesley McCombs & Brad McCombsby Ms. Linda Kline

Ernieby Mr. & Mrs. Robert Horton

Freda Fayby Ms. Robin Orange

Gailor & Samby Mr. & Mrs. Lee Richardson

Gatsbyby Robin Jasgarszewski

Glorfindelby Ms. Celesta E. Cornelison

Groverby Ms. Paula Daniels

Gunnerby Mrs. Barbara King-Underhill

Gusby Ms. Debbie Ault

Harvey, my spoiled Border Collieby Mr. Mark Whelan

Heidiby Mr. Todd Santoro

Howieby Mrs. Brandy Osborne

Jacob, Ethan & Daisy Campbell - Happy Birthday!by Grand & Payton Smith

Jasmine, Harry & Violetby Anna Norris

Jason & Brittany Brice on their marriageby Mr. Rick Hornerby Mr. & Mrs. Brandon King

Joyce Cundiffby Ms. Joyce A. Cundiff

Kandy Kane - Happy Birthday!by Aunt Joan Fox

Kat Rooks & The KHS Behavior Training Programby Ms. Ruth H. Cloudman

Kitty Kelseyby Ms. Dana S. Longworth

Laura Frazier & Don Ashleyby Ms. Patricia Swope &

Mr. Rich VanCamp

Leeby Ms. Frances L. Simpson

Leslie Penningtonby Ms. Amy Landon

Libbyby Virginia P. Carrithers Middle

School

Lillyby Kathy & Eli Brown

Lily & Rustyby Ms. Leslie E. Cash

Lola, Trigg & Sissyby Mr. & Mrs. Michael Nord

Lorraine Thorneby Ms. Barbara Rickerson

Louie, big rescue dogby Ms. Terri C. Hoge

Luckeyby Mr. Thomas E. Schlatter Sr.

Lucy Marieby Ms. Janalyn M. Murphy

Lucy, Dusty, Taffy & Mary Janeby Ms. Sandra L. Andriot

LuLuby Mrs. Rebecca Bradley

Lydiaby Ms. Patricia I. Flaherty

Margaret Youngby Ms. Maxine Young

Marmaladeby Mr. William B. Mahoney

Martha Strobelby Mr. Harry J. Rothgerber

Mary L. Clarkby Mr. Joseph W. Clark

Maxby Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Wellinghurst

Michael Widerschein - Happy Birthday!by Ms. Lotte W. Widerschein

Mikeyby Ms. Mary L. Nelson

Missyby Mr. & Mrs. Nathan D. Tucker

Mollyby Ms. Judy Hettmansperger

Monty Rufusby Lauren Hook

Mopp, Chance & Ladderby Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hughes

Mr. Majestyykby Ms. Tracy Beaven

Mr. Sam Swopeby Mrs. Ruth Naasby Ms. Betty Jean Poynter

Mrs. Capertonby CaloSpa Rejuvenation Center

Mudder & Nelly Maeby Joe McGaughey

Muffin Smithby Mr. & Mrs. Layne Smith

Murphyby Kevin & Phyllis Connelly

Ollieby Ms. Tina Hawkins

Oscar & Angel, Esqby Mr. Edwin E. Cruise

Payton & Chandler Cronen & Tucker Grieveby Ms. Patty Cronen

Pepe Downsby Mr. Richard T. Crawford

Peteby Mr. Robert P. Brandenburg

Peteyby Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Dues

Piper & Sweat Peaby Ms. Angela G. Herps

Pumpkins by Ms. Sandra Pister

Queenieby Mr. Wesley S. Hawkins

Rex Davisby Dan & Peggy Davis

Rick Maynardby Ms. Natalie M. Garveyby Mr. & Mrs. Keith Shermanby Kentucky Fried Chicken

Rick, Gina, Junior, Cotton, Chelsea, Steel & Preston Maynardby Ms. Jennifer Luckett

RJ Holtby Ms. Anita Holt

Roccoby Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie L. Abel

Rockyby Ms. Sandra H. DeBoer

Roscoeby Ruth Henley

Sabu & Maverick Rahoby Ms. Kimberly Raho

Sadie Davisby Ms. Linda Davis

Samby Ms. Ann F. Hoeck

Sam I Amby Ms. Sandy Gutermuth

Sashaby Ms. Ruth Allen

Saturnby Daniel Clifton

Scruffy Metelby Ms. Claire Metel

Shadow & Freeway Allenby Ms. Cynthia Allen

Shiva, Mischa & Vladby Ms. Joni L. Jackman

Sir Camelot, my ginger kitty & RC, tri-pod kittyby Ms. Carol Bauer

Smokey Georgeby Mr. John Garrett

Snapper & Ruby (Parrots)by Mrs. Linda Thompson

Sophieby Mr. Larry Netherton

Sophieby Ms. Jennifer L. Warren

Stormyby Mr. William E. Bitter

Suki Vermostby Christy Vermost

Suzieby Ms. Patricia C. Watson

Suzie Qby Ms. Patricia C. Watson

Sweetheartby Mr. Steve Blevens

Tanker Dog!by Sharon & Craig Kremer

The Siegenthaler Familyby Ms. Jennifer C. Siegenthaler

Theresa Slaimanby Ms. Yvonne Hileman

Tiger, Muffin & Buttonsby Mr. & Mrs. Bernard H. Allgeier

Timmyby Ms. Marcia S. Taylor

Tom Bensonby Mr. Thomas M. Benson

Trooperby Ms. Lisa S. Austin

Trucker the kittenby Ms. Jean Abshireby Robin Ackermanby Ms. Elaine Andrianosby Ms. Sarah Barceloby Ms. Karen Barryby Ms. Deborah Battenby Ms. Sally Bazan

by Ms. Margaret Bloughby Ms. Patricia Bowenby Mr. John Browerby Ms. Rebecca Buttonby Mr. Alex Cainby Ms. Andrea Callisonby Ms. Laurie Camperby Mr. Andrew Channellby Ms. Fayth Clairby Ms. Theresa Crockerby Ms. Tammi Culmannby Mr. Peter Delektaby Ms. Heather DiPaola-Marantoby Ms. Jackie Douglassby Ms. Fiona Dudleyby Andrea & Brian Duvallby Ms. Brenda Flaimby Ms. Elizabeth Flynnby Mr. Brandon Fraserby Ms. Carol Frommby Ms. Maya Gottrriedby Ms. Martina Griderby Ms. Kathy W. Hallby Ms. Marylou Hamptonby Mr. & Mrs. Timothy R. Healyby Ms. Debbie Henryby Ms. Cortney Herschby Ms. Jane Higginsby Ms. Rebecca Hillby Mr. Charles T. Humphreyby Ms. Kathryn Jacobiby Ms. Renee Jolleyby Ms. Sandra Jonesby Tracie & Valerie Khoby Ms. Melanie Knightby Ms. Laurel Lammersby Ms. Gatonnia Landrumby Ms. Susan Lathropby Ms. Joy Lealeby Ms. Laura Lemieuxby Ms. Kristin M. Lomondby Anne Manionby Ms. Carol Martellby Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Matherlyby Ms. Paula Mayerby Ms. Christina McDonaldby Ms. Jill McQuillenby Ms. Sara McTaggartby Kurt Metzmeierby Ms. Judy Metzrothby Ms. Deborah Millerby Ms. Jackie Morganby Ms. Christy Morrowby Ms. Christine Morykwasby Ms. Leslie Nelsonby Ms. Sandy Padgett

by Ms. Mindi Pattersonby Ms. Patty Peakby Sage Peelerby Ms. Karen Penningtonby Mr. & Ms. Robert J. Petrokubiby Ms. Patricia Petroviakby Ms. Diana Proctorby Ms. Dee Raptakisby Mr. Thomas Rhodesby Ms. Tracey Richardsonby Ms. Barbara Rickersonby Mr. Andy Roseby Mr. Doug Shaloskyby Mr. Harry Siegristby Ms. Diana Sluhanby Ms. Tiffany Smithby Mr. Earl Souzaby Mr. Gene Spieckermannby Ms. Marie Stordahlby Ms. Angela Swiftby The Dollar Clubby Ms. Deborah Turnerby Mr. Colin Valdiserriby Mr. David Vazquezby Mr. Kevin Vickeryby Mr. Scott Wagnerby Mr. Brett Wallaceby Ms. Gini Wallaceby Ms. Sarah Warnerby Ms. Karen Warrenby Emory Williamsonby Richard & Ardi Wilsonby Mr. Robert Witten

Utleyby Mr. Tony Young

Vera Paige Loeserby Mr. & Mrs. John Ackerman

Whitneyby Ms. Geralyn M. Bush

Willamenaby Ms. Paula Kelson

Willie Woo IVby Mrs. Sue C. Bailey

Willie’s Birthdayby Pink Julep Boutique

Zoe Fleitz Haydenby Ms. D. K. Hayden

Zoe Zegartby Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Zegart

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Volunteer De-Tails

Fosters Expand Shelter WallsBy Caitlin Brooks, PR Intern

Looking for a fun, rewarding way to help local homeless pets? Become a Kentucky humane Society volunteer. in this article, we focus on our foster caregivers. fosters help pets who are for some reason not ready to be adopted. Some are too young; others may have a medical condition that requires rest or care in a quiet environment. fosters work on the front line of shelter care, taking in and caring for pets in need. They expand our shelter’s walls by providing a temporary home for pets in need. if you would like more information on this and other volunteer opportunities, visit kyhumane.org/volunteer.

each year, the Kentucky humane Society takes in over 1,000 pets who need a bit more TLc before they can be adopted. These pets need temporary homes for various reasons. Some may be too young to be spayed/neutered. others suffer from an illness, and some need a warm and loving place to recover from a surgery. These pets need temporary homes, and that is exactly what our foster caregiver hillery Borton gives them.

hillery tries her best to make sure she’s available to foster every year during kitten season, which is usually around mid-May to the end of September. She says even though she has friends in Vermont who tempt her to visit in order to beat the heat, the kittens always end up being the more rewarding option.

“i foster up to six kittens at a time, and i’m not going to lie, there is a lot of poop. But there is also a lot of love, endless entertainment watching them play and develop, and a good deal of satisfaction at the end of the day knowing i’m doing what i can to help solve a very real problem,” says hillery.

hillery decided to become a foster when she lived in Brooklyn, new york. She adopted her own cat, Banu, through a foster, which opened her eyes to the serious issue of feline overpopulation. She realized through this experience that by fostering, she could directly impact the lives of kittens and cats in need.

hillery currently fosters kittens zap, James, Jennie and John, and says the most rewarding part of being a foster for these cats is knowing she is doing what she can to solve a very real problem. her favorite moment fostering is the moment

the cats start trusting her. She has had litters who were afraid of people and wouldn’t come near her, but by the end of their stay with hillery, she says, they have no fear at all, and that’s a great feeling.

hillery says there is a lot of love, endless entertainment watching them play and develop, and a lot of satisfaction in being a foster caregiver. We can’t thank hillery enough for making such a great impact on the lives of so many cats! U

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November 8 Volunteer orientation at Main Campus, 10 a.m.

11 Volunteer orientation, East Campus, 5 p.m.

27 Thanksgiving, all locations are closed for the holiday

28 Admissions, administrative offices and S.N.I.P. Clinic are closed; Adoptions open normal hours

December6–7 Picture Your Pets with Santa, Feeders Supply stores

13–14 Picture Your Pets with Santa, Feeders Supply stores

22-23 Santa Paws Workshop at East Campus, email education@kyhumane.org for details

24 Admissions, administrative offices and S.N.I.P. Clinic are closed; Adoptions open limited hours

25 Christmas, all locations closed for the holiday

January 1 New Year’s Day, all locations closed for the holiday

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13 Volunteer orientation at East Campus, 5 p.m.

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