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PawStreet Journal
The Magazine of The KenTucKy huMane SocieTy
Summer 2017
www.kyhumane.org
Brink of starvation Dog beats odds, comes back strong
Tiny kitten shot with BBs survives
One-eyed horse sees a bright future
Protect your pets in hot weatherL 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
www.kyhumane.org
Sam Swope Pet TLC Center 241 Steedly Drive Louisville, Ky 40214 (502) 366-3355
Admissions by Appointment (502) 366-3355
Healthy Pets Clinic Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment necessary
East Campus 1000 Lyndon Lane, Suite B Louisville, Ky 40222 (502) 272-1070
Adoptions Monday–friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pet help Line (502) 509-4PeT Birthday Parties (502) 515-3145 Donations (502) 515-3143 Volunteers (502) 515-3145 Behavior Training (502) 253-2883 equine Programs (502) 515-3141
Feeders Supply Adoptions Dixie, fern creek, hikes Point, north Dixie, Pewee Valley, Preston, Springhurst, St. Matthews, and clarksville (ind.) Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Eastpoint Pet Resort 13310 Magisterial Drive Louisville, Ky 40223 (502) 253-2221
Fern Creek Pet Resort 5225 Bardstown Road Louisville, Ky 40291 (502) 499-1910
S.N.I.P. Clinic 2445 crittenden Drive Louisville, Ky 40217 (502) 636-3491
Beth Andrews Brink Bloembergen David Buschman Gary Clements Steve Codey Tony DeyeAndrea Duvall
Erik Furlan Brian Ramsey Tracy RiazziGeoff RitterDarren SteinJena Stone Patti Swope
Sarah Beth Thieneman Ann Joseph Nancy Jo Trafton Greg Wellman Natalie White Toni Clem*Nick Costides*
Brian Haara*John Hassmann*Rick Maynard*Glenn Price** Advisory Board
Board of Directors
Inside 2 Brink of Starvation
3 Tiny Kitten Shot with BBs
4 a horse named hank
5 aSPca & Subaru Rescue Ride
6 Protect your Pets from heat
7 healthy Pets clinic: a Day in the Life
8 events
10 Thanks
13 My Dog Vesta
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Best Pup Ever
Seven years ago we decided to adopt caliope Jane (cali). She has been the best pup ever, and we love her so very much!
Sheila Ann
Sweet Cat
We got Poppy from the Kentucky humane Society about a month ago. She is one of the sweetest cats i’ve ever met. We still can’t believe she was there, but we are lucky she was because now we have an amazing loving cat in our family. Thank you all again for all you do for these animals! and thank you for bringing Poppy and us together.
Amber Rose Womack
Play Buddy
We adopted our annie girl (formerly honey) from KhS a couple months ago. She is doing great! She loves her brother Milo (they play 24/7) and has TonS of energy even though she will be turning one year old next month. We love her to pieces!
Sarah Noel Bryant
Achieving Diva Status
We adopted Martha Lynn in 2015, and she now enjoys full diva status on our new bed! happy Saturday, Kentucky humane Society!
Amy Croslin
From the Mailbox
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Letter from Lori
On the Cover
Chief came to us on the brink of death.
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 [email protected]. Circulation: 16,500
Editorial team: Beth Haendiges, Andrea Blair and Megan Decker. Volunteer proofreader Sara Ulliman. Cover photo by Kimmy Pagano. Other photos by Bobby Baumgardner, Sam Badder, Amanda Brown, Maggie Freeman, Kimmy Pagano, Gordi Smith and Kaye West.
By the Numbers(Jan. 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017)
2,817 shelter pets found homes in the first six months of this year. of those, 1,036 were cats, 1,649 were dogs and 8 were horses.
5,039pets were spayed or neutered at our donor-supported S.n.i.P. clinic from January through June. Since opening in 2007, the clinic has altered over 97,000 cats and dogs from Louisville and surrounding counties.
every day, our staff, volunteers and supporters are champions for companion animals.
on a hot day in May, a Kentucky humane Society employee found a cardboard box and a plastic bin on our property that were taped shut with duct tape. She was horrified to hear cries of panic from inside the boxes.
our shelter team rushed the containers inside. We opened the cardboard box first, to find a beautiful gray mother cat with 6 tiny all-black kittens. The kittens, crying in fear, were just 3 weeks old.
Then we opened the plastic bin. heat poured out like an oven. There was not one air hole.
There at the bottom was a beautiful male cat with eyes wide with panic. curled up next to him were three 4-month-old kittens. They were solid black, just like their father.
Thanks to supporters like you, Queenie, Prince and their two litters of kittens got the emergency care they needed. We monitored their temperatures. We gave them a cool place to recover and plenty of fresh water. We showed them that people can be good and kind. Queenie and her youngest babies went into a loving foster home.
and when they were old enough, we spayed or neutered each of them, so that they would not continue the cycle of endless litters. a few weeks after their rescue, the family had fully recovered, and all 11 cats found wonderful homes.
While this story has a happy ending, it would have been better if it had never happened in the first place.
in a perfect world, their owner would have called our free Pet help Line, 502-509-4PeT, for advice before they ended up with 2 litters of unwanted kittens. Seven days a week, our Pet help Line provides free counseling and connects pet owners to local resources, including low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary care, behavioral advice, pet food bank referrals and more. and when keeping their animals is not an option for owners, the Pet help Line advises how to re-home their animals or surrender them to a shelter.
Because of your donations and support, the Kentucky humane Society is here for animals like Queenie, Prince and their kittens. We’re also here for overwhelmed pet owners. Whatever challenges people and pets face in our community, we want to help.
With gratitude,
Lori Kane Redmon President and ceo
Dear Friends,
Lori Redmon with Powder
Queenie’s youngest kittens
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Brink of Starvation
Rescue
Dog beats odds, comes back strong
He was curled up next to the spare tire in the trunk. The person dropping him off did
not want to dirty his car by allowing this dog the space and dignity of a drive inside the car. We rushed the emaciated Boxer mix into our veterinary office and examined him. chief, a dog who should have been 60 pounds, came to the Kentucky humane Society weighing only 31 pounds. our veterinarian wondered aloud how he had survived this long. he was days, perhaps hours, away from death.
The pressure sores on his body told of a life in a small crate. his legs trembled as he tried to stand and walk. We acted quickly to provide him with the fluids and nutrition he could handle.
Small StridesThe first days were critical. chief’s body had to learn to take in and use nutrients again. We fed him puppy chow and
the occasional treat. he slowly gained strength and could stand again on his own.
Within a few days of our rescue, chief was wagging his tail and play bowing. his absolute delight in being near people made his earlier treatment all the more difficult to comprehend.
you see, chief’s sores and starvation were not the result of his living on his own. Someone kept this dog without food. Someone cared so little for a life that they would let this animal starve. it was amazing that he was surrendered to us when he was. had that not happened, he would be dead today.
A People-Pleaseras chief regained his strength, his personality bloomed. he enjoyed training. he loved to nap. More than anything, he loved being with people.
Less than a week after chief came in, he was ready to go into a foster home. he needed time to regain his strength and get to a healthy weight before he could find his forever home.
Fostering HealthThat’s where KhS Development Director alisa gray and her husband, Josh, came in. alisa took chief home where he got along beautifully with their dog, gurlie. in the little over a month that alisa had chief, he went from 31 pounds to 55, still thin, but much healthier. chief spent his days playing with gurlie, napping on pillows and waiting for alisa to come through the door.
“My favorite thing was his dance when i came home. he danced with joy. it reminded me of a rabbit. you couldn’t help but laugh,” says alisa.
chief is a wonderful dog, and he has recently found a forever home with
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Ziggy’s X-ray paints a picture of pain and abuse.
Ziggy’s head tilt was severe when she came in.
During his stay in foster care, Chief enjoyed long naps and being with people and his friend Gurlie.
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on May 31, an injured stray kitten was turned in to the Kentucky humane Society (KhS). The kitten, named ziggy, had two BB pellets embedded in her body.
upon arrival at KhS, ziggy had difficulty walking, had a severe head tilt and was lethargic. X-rays showed that the kitten had a BB pellet lodged in her head and in her front left leg. on one of her back legs she also had a wound – probably caused by a third pellet grazing her – that was filled with maggots.
KhS veterinarian Dr. emily Bewley performed surgery on ziggy to remove the pellet to the front leg and repair the back leg. it is too dangerous to remove the pellet from ziggy’s brain.
KhS suspects ziggy may have hearing and vision loss on her right side from the BB, but she is walking well on her own and her head tilt is less severe. She loves to pounce and play with toys and other cats, and she enjoys snuggling.
Dr. Bewley believes ziggy can survive and have a happy life with the BB left in her brain.
“i do think she has some central nervous system deficits so she will always be a bit
of a special needs cat. however, she is very happy and i foresee a bright future for her! She doesn’t know she’s different and she’s definitely a tough little cookie to be able to survive and thrive with a BB in her brain,” says Dr. Bewley. U
amanda Miller. amanda’s daughter read chief’s story and knew that he needed to be part of the family.
“We were moved by what chief had gone through. We had adopted another dog the year before and realized that the two of them would be a great match,“ says amanda.
“chief loves to run outside and play, and he loves to settle in with the kids, ages 9, 12 and 18. he’s a great dog,” she smiles.
chief found his happily ever after, but he wouldn’t have had that chance without the love and resources provided by our supporters. he’s a happy, healthy boy because of you. Thank you. U
Tiny Kitten Shot with BBs One Pellet Is Lodged in Her Brain
your support of the Kentucky humane Society provides lifesaving care to the most vulnerable animals in our community, animals who are victims of abuse and neglect. generous people like you have been heroes for chief. and they have been heroes for ziggy. heroes don’t stand by and let tragedies strike. heroes like you take action to help those who need it.
Please make a gift today. your gift will provide lifesaving care to animals who’ve suffered for too long. They deserve so much more. heroes like you can make sure they get the lives – and the love – they deserve.
Donations are gratefully accepted at kyhumane.org/donate or via mail at Kentucky humane Society, 1000 Lyndon Lane, Louisville Ky 40222.
Thank you for caring about animals. and thank you for supporting us. U
You’re a Hero to Animals
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in January, our equine caRe received a call from a horse lover who knew of a horse in crisis who needed immediate attention. hank, a kind and gentle 17-year-old horse, had suffered a traumatic injury to his eye. hank was either kicked by a horse or received a blow that had ruptured his eye, and the injury had gone untreated.
We immediately scheduled surgery and had his eye removed, thus eliminating his pain. as if that weren’t enough, we later discovered that hank had a large, ruptured hernia that was also from a past traumatic injury that never healed properly. he went back for his second serious surgery to repair the hernia and protect his vital organs. his road to recovery was a long one, but he had a
dedicated foster family that was willing to provide the extensive care he needed to get well.
upon further investigation, hank’s full story unfolded. he is a registered Paint horse (although papers were never obtained) who was a World champion show horse at the age of two. over the years he was well-loved, yet somehow he ended up with an owner who was later investigated for neglect and hoarding. hank isn’t able to tell us his story, but he certainly has the battle wounds to show he had it rough for a while. and yet even for hank, there is a happy ending. his foster family decided to adopt him so he has once again found the love and connection to people he so richly deserves! U
From Champion to Homeless Hank’s Road to Happiness
as a Muscle activation Techniques Rx Specialist and yoga therapist, Lauren eirk focuses on living compassionately every day. The Louisville native opened yoga integrated Science Wellness center in 2010. her vision was not only to teach yoga, but to help empower people to live healthily and holistically.
and for Lauren, this means also caring about animals.
“i feel such a calling to help those who cannot help themselves,” says Lauren, who once wanted to be a veterinarian.
But with limited time to volunteer, she decided to host a monthly benefit class for the Kentucky humane Society. attendees make a cash donation of their choice. every $10, $20 or more adds up: since 2014, the studio has collected more than $5,000 to help our animals. in addition, the studio has a “wish list”
bin in the lobby to collect needed items.
Lauren shares her home with five rescued cats, and she adores dogs, too. each of them has a story of how they came into her life, including Jacob, who was found in a dumpster. her KhS kitty Leo was adopted from the Springhurst feeders Supply, and recently her mother adopted a dog from KhS.
“We are so grateful for Lauren’s compassion,” says alisa gray, KhS Development Director. “She is proof that anyone can be a positive change-maker for homeless animals.”
How to Participate
yoga integrated Studio is located at 211 clover Lane in Louisville. Visit yogaintegratedscience.com or call 502-891-0072 to
register for the class or drop in. The class is held the last Saturday of each month from 9:30–10:45 a.m. This flow yoga class, taught by Lauren, is open to all levels. a monetary cash donation or pet item from the KhS wish list is your admission to the class. Please bring a yoga mat with you to class. all other yoga props will be provided. U
Yoga Therapist Helps Pets
Lauren with her cat Jacob
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Did you know that the Kentucky humane Society takes in pets from overcrowded shelters throughout Kentucky? often these animals have little chance of adoption in their home communities due to overcrowding, limited adoption interest or scarce resources for medical care.
a $4,000 grant from the aSPca and Subaru Loves Pets Rescue Ride helps cover transportation costs, vaccinations, medical needs and other expenses of our transport program.
“as part of the Love Promise, we at Subaru are committed to keeping animals safe and healthy through programs such as the aSPca & Subaru Loves Pets Rescue Ride,” said Bridget hanrahan, Promotional/Sponsorship Manager, Subaru of america, inc. “alongside the aSPca, we are proud to help fund transports for shelter dogs and improve their chances of finding a safe and loving home.” U
ASPCA & Subaru Rescue Ride Helps Us Save Lives
#ThanksToMaddie
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These transported animals will get all their vaccinations and any other treatment needed before going up for adoption.
Volunteer Mike Johnson drives transport for the Kentucky Humane Society, bringing pets to us from other Kentucky shelters.
We are thrilled that Maddie’s fund, named for the little dog who inspired a movement, has awarded KhS two innovation grants: one for our behavioral program at our Sam Swope Pet Retreat in Jeffersontown and the other for our leading-edge veterinary care of shelter pets at our Sam Swope Treatment & Lifesaving center (formerly called our Main campus on Steedly Drive). The awards are in recognition of our innovative programs, which are resulting in more lives saved.
in addition, Veterinary Services Supervisor courtney Strecker attended an apprenticeship at charleston animal Society in South carolina, thanks to a Maddie’s fund scholarship. She learned about some of the latest advancements in shelter medicine, which she is helping implement at KhS. U
Courtney Strecker, first row, fourth from the left, with her apprenticeship buddies.
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Protect Your Pets in Hot WeatherSummer can be a fun time for pet owners and their animals to get outside and play. But the Kentucky humane Society’s free Pet help Line, 502-509-4PeT, wants to remind pet parents that extreme heat can be very hazardous to pets.
Tips from Our Free Pet Help Line, 502-509-4PET“often, pet owners forget that temperatures of even 80 degrees can be potentially fatal to their loyal companions. it’s important for pet owners to be educated on how to keep their pets safe from summer heat,” says Shelby Schulz with the Pet help Line.
every year, companion animals suffer and die when their owners leave them in a parked car while they run errands. Temperatures inside cars can quickly rise 20 to 40 degrees higher than the outside temperature, and animals can die from heatstroke in just 15 minutes.
“if you see an animal in danger in a hot car, call 9-1-1 immediately,” says Schulz.
how else can pet owners protect pets from the scorching weather? here are a few tips to keep pets safe, healthy and happy during the hot summer season.
• neVeR leave pets in hot cars. Leaving pets in hot vehicles can cause severe dehydration and even death within minutes. instead, keep your pets at home here they are safe and comfortable.
• Keep pets indoors during extreme heat. high temperatures can be dangerous, particularly to brachycephalic (short-nosed) dog breeds, such as pugs and boxers.
• Make sure pets have access to shade and fresh water. as much as pets may like to play outside, it’s very easy for them to get dehydrated or overheated.
• hiking with your dog? carry water! Many pet parents don’t realize how uncomfortable their dogs can get when exercising outside. Bring plenty of water and consider leaving your dog at home.
• Be careful of asphalt. asphalt and metal surfaces can get very hot in the summer and can burn paws and reflect heat back on your pet. Pet owners can help avoid burns by choosing other surfaces to walk on or by walking their pets in the morning or evening. Test the surface by placing your hand just above the ground.
• Just like humans, some dogs and cats get sunburn. if you’re
considering shaving your pet this summer, make sure to leave at least an inch of hair. This will help protect your pet from the sun’s dangerous rays. animals with short, light-colored coats can get sunburned. Veterinarians can recommend appropriate sunscreens for pets.
• Provide “kiddie pools” or sprinklers. Some dogs love to swim, just like humans. Kiddie pools or sprinklers will keep them safe from drowning and will also provide refreshing, fun activities to their day.
• Know the signs of a heat stroke. Pet owners should be educated on the symptoms of a heat stroke so they can react immediately if their pets exhibit symptoms. Symptoms include restlessness, panting, increased respiratory and heart rates, excessive drooling, vomiting and diarrhea. U
help Line
got a pet-related question? call or text our Pet help Line to receive free advice and connect to local pet resources, (502) 509-4PET or visit kyhumane.org/help. our Pet help Line is made possible by grants from the Banfield foundation and the aSPca (american Society for the Prevention of cruelty to animals). The Pet help Line is designed to help keep pets in their homes and out of shelters by giving owners the tools they need to have healthy relationships with their pets. U
Ask the Experts
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it’s 9 a.m., and people are waiting at the door for our new healthy Pets clinic (hPc) to open. The clinic provides low-cost vaccines, preventatives and basic veterinary care to owned dogs and cats at our 241 Steedly Drive location in South Louisville.
office coordinator Jamie Wallace opens the door and greets the awaiting clients and patients, helping them fill out paperwork and answering questions.
Then a veterinary assistant greets the client and pet for an initial assessment. “We try to put the client’s and the pet’s fears to rest. We treat everyone the way we would want to be treated in a similar situation,” explains ashley Perkins.
next, Dr. Marsha Bull evaluates a pet’s health, administers vaccines and determines if there are any issues that require further treatment. if issues are found, treatment or a referral to a private veterinarian follows.
Dr. Bull describes the clinic and her team: “every day at hPc is busy and unpredictable, but the team makes it a
positive place. They are friendly, efficient and very compassionate.”
according to Dr. Bull, hPc has become “the go-to for many clients who have multiple pets, may not speak english as a first language and may have never visited a veterinarian before.”
The hPc staff guides people through the vaccination process, heartworm testing and prevention, flea and tick prevention and offers x-rays and blood work to those who need to be referred to a full-service clinic.
“Through our examinations we may identify other problems, such as dental disease, and help clients establish a relationship with a private veterinarian,” she says.
The walk-in clinic is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday. our goal is to help those who may not otherwise be able to afford preventative care and to keep pets healthy so they can stay in the home. We are proud of the work the hPc staff does to care for animals and the people who love them. U
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A Day in the Life: Healthy Pets Clinic
after learning about a friend’s decision to mark her favorite charity as a beneficiary of her life insurance policy, Shannon floyd began thinking about her own assets and how she could give back to her community. her love for animals made it an easy decision. Shannon chose the Kentucky humane Society (KhS) as a beneficiary of her life insurance policy.
your life insurance policy is usually an untapped and forgotten part of your financial planning. yet it is a simple way to ensure the continued support of KhS.
There are many ways that your life insurance policy can benefit animals.
Options to donate your policy•NameKHSasabeneficiaryinyour
current life insurance policy.•Donateyourpaid-uppolicydirectlyto
the KhS.•Startanewpolicy,makingKHSthe
owner and beneficiary.
Benefits for you•Itdoesnotaffectyoufinanciallyduring
your lifetime.•Therearepotentialtaxdeductionsif
you transfer the policy to KhS.•Estatetaxescanbereducedifyou
name KhS as the beneficiary.
if you have any questions about planned giving, please contact Development Manager Kristin Binkowski at (502) 515-3147 or [email protected]. you are also encouraged to consult with your legal and financial advisors when considering a planned gift. U
A Lasting Impact for the Animals
Shannon Floyd has ensured the future of KHS programs, benefitting our furry friends.
The healthy Pets clinic
is generously supported
by PetSmart charities.
Veterinarian Marsha Bull and Veterinary Assistant Ashley Perkins serve clients at our clinic.
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events
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The Wizard of Paws There’s No Place Like Homefor the pets in our care, there’s no place like home, and we’re celebrating that theme during our annual Tuxes & Tails gala, august 5 at the Marriott east in Louisville. Join us for the magical trip down a yellow brick road to fun, food, an open bar and one of the liveliest charity auctions this side of the emerald city.
Tuxes and Tails, our largest fundraiser of the year, does much to support Kentucky humane Society programs, including the TLc fund, which provides care to our most fragile pets. Tuxes and Tails is presented by Brown-forman. Learn more about the event at wedoauctions.net/khs. U
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Thank you to all who supported, participated and volunteered at our 23rd annual Waggin’ Trail festival, presented by hill’s Pet nutrition! We raised over $96,000 for the companion animals at the Kentucky humane Society. it was an amazing day with over 1,000 people coming out to support our furry friends!
We are grateful to those who supported the event. a big thank you to hey hey honey and fun Size Band for the awesome music. Thank you to all the vendors who came out to provide food, information and services to our participants. and, of course, a big thanks to our sponsors. U
Waggin’ Success!
Presenting sponsor
Signature sponsor Platinum sponsor
Gold sponsors Silver sponsors
Annual sponsors
Cathy & Earl Zion/Today’s Woman
Republic Bank Mister “P”
PetFirst Insurance Shircliff Publishing The Underwriters Group
Feeders Supply Park Community Credit Union
Presenting media sponsor
Presenting sponsor
Gold sponsors
Event sponsors
Presenting media sponsor
Media sponsors
active heroes
Brady corp.
Double Dogs
hy-Per
Modern Woodmen
old 502 Winery
RKD alpha Dog
Leo Weekly 100.5 KiSS-fM WDRB-TV
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Dog Day at the ParkSo far this year the Louisville Bats and Slugger field have hosted two Dog Days at the Park, and we have our last Dog Day at the Park night scheduled for august 29.
These events are a great opportunity to enjoy a game and some fresh air with your pooch, and the proceeds from the dog tickets all come back to the Kentucky humane Society.
Join us august 29 for america’s favorite pastime, with your best friend. (note: we will have kiddie pools ready to help your best friend stay cool.) U
The “Mane” Eventon June 24, apocalypse Brew Works® hosted the “Mane” event as a fundraiser for the KhS equine c.a.R.e. Program. Lil’ Sebastian and some adorable pups were on hand to thank those who came to the event.
We want to thank apocalypse Brew Works and all those who came to the event. over $500 was raised, which will help horses throughout Kentucky. U
By Amy Jamieson Reprinted with permission from people.com
Way past her prime and a tongue that permanently sticks out because of missing teeth – these are traits that could potentially scare some folks away from signing adoption papers at an animal shelter.
That wasn’t the case for Lou ann young, now the new owner of Duchess, a 17-year-old miniature dachshund who came to the Kentucky humane Society from a rural Kentucky shelter after she was surrendered by her moving family.
“it’s hard to imagine why they didn’t choose to take a dog who had been a member of their family for almost two decades,” said a facebook post introducing the unlucky pup to the shelter’s facebook followers at large, in hopes that one of them might consider giving the sweet girl a forever home. “She may be up there in years, but this little dog has lots of love left to give, and we think she deserves a second chance.”
That second chance came on Sunday when young saw the facebook post and decided to adopt Duchess, described as quiet, easy-going, and friendly with other canines.
“This is the first time in my life that i actually adopted a pet from a shelter. all of my previous pets have found me
by one means or another,” young, who posed for the adorable adoption photo before bringing Duchess home, says in an email to PeoPLe. “i’ve always told people if i do adopt, it will be an older dog. Little did i think she would be 17 years old.”
young adopted her partly as a companion for her other dog Lacey, who lost two canine buddies in less than a year and had been suffering separation anxiety – and, already, this canine friendship appears to be a good one. “Duchess’ arrival at our house has helped Lacey as well,” she says. “When i come home in the afternoon, she is no longer panting and nervous.”
But, clearly, Duchess is the one who hit the jackpot here, thanks to an adopter who saw something that others may not have.
“We are so thankful for people like Lou ann who choose to adopt senior animals,” says Shelter Director Robin Vincent. “So often, older pets have a hard time in shelters. Their hearts have been broken, and they don’t know why they were surrendered.”
young’s bright smile says a lot and so does her view on Duchess’s new beginning. “When we adopt an older dog, we are making the statement that life matters at all ages,” she says. U
17-Year-Old Duchess Finds a Home
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Thanks The Kentucky Humane Society would like to thank the following donors for their generous contributions
between April 1, 2017 and June 30, 2017.
100.5 KISS FMActive HeroesAmazonSmile FoundationAT&TBats Booster ClubBenevity Community Impact
FundMs. Linda BennettBest Friends Animal SocietyMr. Alvin BorowickBrooks and Marilyn BowerBrady CorporationMr. and Mrs. Daniel BridgewaterBrown-Forman CorporationThe Courier-JournalMr. Gregory D. CarmichaelCharitable Auto Resources Inc.Community Foundation of
LouisvilleMr. and Mrs. Donald CorlMs. Sarah CreasyCVCA, Cardiac Care for PetsDairy KastleMrs. Rita M. Dama
The Maryann C. Davis Family Fund
Linda DoolittleDouble DogsMs. Sue EllisonMs. Cynthia Y. EmbryEquianMr. and Mrs. Kevin EstesMr. and Mrs. George EverbachFeeders Supply Co.Ms. Jean W. FrazierMs. Sandra FrazierMr. and Mrs. Owen W. FunkMs. Laura Lee GastisMr. and Mrs. William GattiGE FoundationTricia A. GettelfingerMs. Martina GriderDavid GrossMs. Sandy GutermuthMrs. Beth HaendigesMs. Judy HamiltonKelly HammonsMs. Marti HazelMs. Mary W. Hancock
Mr. and Mrs. Frank HarshawMr. & Mrs. David HeimerdingerMs. Mary E. HercheAllen and Michelle HertzmanJudith A. Heuglin EstateHilliard LyonsHill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.Mr. Greg Pilotte and
Dr. Jayne HollanderHY-PERO.H. Irvine EstateJ.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLCMr. John J. Janson Jr.Jones Plastic & Engineering Inc.Ms. Ann JosephKentucky Horse Council Inc.Kentucky Medical Group, PLLCWard and Mary KerrMs. Leigh KessingerKindred HealthcareMr. Douglas KroghLeo WeeklyLong John Silver’sSue LorchThe MacLean Foundation, Inc.
Maddie’s FundMs. Betty J. MaloyMarsh & McLennan CompaniesFrances Masser M.D. Charitable
TrustAllen S. Mattingly TrustMr. and Mrs. James MattinglyMr. Michael R. MazzoliMs. Robyn McLeanDr. and Mrs. Richard MedleyMs. Stephanie MelderModern WoodmenMs. Brooke A. MorrowMs. Bettye NicholsNicklies Foundation Inc.Mr. Robert A. Nolan Jr.O’Charley’sOld 502 WineryOne Stroke InksPark Community Credit Union, Inc.PetFirst Pet InsuranceBecky PoeMr. and Mrs. Saul PohnKelly PyzochaMr. William S. Reeser Jr.
Ms. Nancy ReynoldsRKD Alpha DogMr. and Mrs. Albert B. RobertsMr. and Mrs. William D. SchelerMr. Daniel SchustermanShircliff Publishing LLCSt. PatrickMr. and Mrs. Keith R. StrausburgMs. Margaret StubbsSam Swope Family FoundationMs. Patricia Swope and
Mr. Rich VanCampDonna TharpeThe Charleston Animal SocietyTruist Altruism, ConnectedUnderwriters Safety & Claims, Inc.UPHA Foundation Inc.VCA Fairleigh Animal HospitalWaggin’ Tail Kennels, Inc.WDRB TVMr. Anthony WeisMeredith WickliffeMr. and Mrs. Edgar WockenfussYourCause Paying AgentThe Zoeller Co
$500 or more
$50 or more in honor or memory of a loved one:In Memory of….Abbyby Mrs. Katie S. Harper
Abby Schmitt, our sweet dogby Mrs. Anne D. Schmitt
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& Bridgett
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by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ross
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Mimi Cochranby Patti Swope
Miss CoCo Chanelby Ms. Ashley Lee
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Misty, our Cockerby Ann Jones
Mitziby Lisa Egger
Mollie Kuhnby Ms. Amy Graf
Mollie, Sunshine, Bella, Rielly, Smokey & Maxby Ms. Karen Renfrow
Mrs. Elizabeth Yeagerby Frederick R. Yeager
Muggles, beloved dog of ValerieTimmonsby Ms. Carol L. Cornette
Naomi Cleaver, and all our wonderful rescuesby Mr. and Mrs. John Miller
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GW, Jim & Jane, Charlotte & Marilyn
Otis - from Phyllis & Billieby Ms. Billie Logsdon
Our “girls” - Kitty, Abbey, Daisy, Molly & Susieby Mrs. Theresa Barrett
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Puffby Mary Ellen Perry
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Raechel Klosterkemperby Ms. Diane C. Stevens
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Rascal, Princess, Foxie, Smokey & Tabby - my beloved petsby Anica Massie
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Rosie & Annieby Mr. Robert Rettger
ThanksOne-year-old Duchess came to the Kentucky Humane Society
from an overcrowded shelter. She still has a fun, puppy personality and is looking for a forever home. She’s waiting
for you at our East Campus location.
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Rosie & Pooby Ms. Betty Unruh
Roxieby Mr. Edmund G. Nasief Jr.
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Sister Mary Francisby David and Beverly Wolford
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Susan at Paul’s Fruit Marketby Melissa Coorssen Jordanby Donna Smithby Ms. Mary L. Warrenby Ms. Michele Wilson
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Tuffy Deverby Ms. Donna Killion
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Vestaby Ms. Emily Gilbert
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by Mr. and Mrs. Huston P. Dahl Jr.
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Team, Scott, Paula & Madhuby Chris and Midge Smith
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Zack- the catby Ms. Carol M. Tupper
Zoe, our dogby Ms. Diana Yeager
Zoey & Muffin McMahonby Mrs. JoAnne M. McMahon
In Honor of….73rd anniversary of Thelma & Emanuel Tolakisby Ms. Laura Tolakis
Aline Meeker - Happy Birthday!by Ms. Lotte W. Widerschein
All my animalsby Ms. Diane C. Ferebee
All of our babies past & presentby Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Roberts
All our patients at Chatham Facial Plastic Surgerg, LLCby Ms. Janet Chatham
Angelby Lawson Duval
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Anna Bass & Cara Wilson’s Marriage!by Nikki Bassby Dr. Kenneth & Shelly Zegartby Mr. Paul Loheideby Cousin Rich & Stacyby Max and Ellen Shapira
Archie, our English Pointerby Mary Kerr
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Connor Daniel Goyetteby Bobbi Parrish
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Cynthia Collierby Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harshaw
Czar Mir, my horseby Mrs. Kimberly Esteran
Dawn Poenieby Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace
Doug Garber - Happy Birthday!by Carolyn Kay BrownDr. Richard Rabek, DVMby Rebecca C. Catalano
Duchessby Mr. Paul Hasken
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Keith Underwoodby Elisa Underwood
Kobe Stiversby Mr. Bryan K. Stivers
Koby Hallby Ms. Dana Moody
Lea Ann Blandby Dr. Kerry Short
Leda Tilton - Happy Mother’s Day!by Ms. Jessica Roitman
Leoby Ms. Mary F. Boyce
Lilly Wagnerby Ms. Julie Wagner
Lily’s birthday!by Ms. Lily Adams
Linn and Gorman my grandsonsby Ms. Joanne Linn
Lisa Swigartby Mr. Eli Haynes
Luckyby Mr. and Mrs. Scott Menzel
Mabel Lee Thomasby Donald Thomas
Maddieby Ms. Sandra Klotz
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Marty Gates - Happy Birthday!by Mrs. Donna Tooley
Mary Rose Cissellby Judy Oetinger
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Michael & Aubrieby Jamie Mahan
Miloby Jonni Miller
Norman, our catby Elizabeth Vaughan
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Owen Riddle’s 5th Birthday!by Ms. Erica Dowd
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Rick & Gina Maynardby Donald Miller
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Sadie & Maggieby Mark and Peggy Woidich
Scooby Dooby Ms. Cathy Gilbert
Shebaby Ms. Shirley Givan
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St. Raphael Girls on the Run Team 2017by Liz Heilmann
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The Grandson of Steve & Sue Goodmanby Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ridge
The Sweeney Family and Yelton Familiesby Ms. Sarah Kelly
Tigger & Hayleyby Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Turner
Volunteers at the Kentucky Humane Societyby Shari L. Stackhouse
Zeeby Ms. Terri C. Hoge
Ziggyby Sydney Adamsby Mr. Thomas Ashton Jr.by Ms. Marissa Blackeyeby Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Brownby Ms. Christian Clineby Danette Coxby Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dettlingerby Ms. Susan D. Hackby Mr. Timothy Harrisby Ms. Rachel Hayesby Ms. Charlotte A. Holmanby Mr. James S. Hurtby Ms. Melissa Joyby Mr. Frank E. Kuzmitsby Ms. Carla Lochnerby Ms. Claudia Rodriguezby Ms. Carolyn Stewardby Ms. Elizabeth Waddleby Ms. Meredith Walstonby Mr. Jerry Wrightby Polo Fields Neighbors
One-year-old Wyatt came to the Kentucky Humane Society from an overcrowded shelter. Now this sleek, regal cat is waiting for you at our adoption center in the Preston Feeders Supply.
Thanks
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Emily Gilbert shared a moving tribute to her dog, Vesta, who was adopted from the Kentucky Humane Society in 2002. We reprint it here.
My Dog Vestai adopted my best friend Vesta (aka “Sherrill,”) on april 22, 2002, Memorial Day weekend. Vesta died in april. Losing her has been very difficult, but i will never forget or regret the day i met her. i’d been looking for a dog for two years and was waiting for “the one.” Suddenly, there she was, and nothing would ever be the same.
i might be biased but i think she was the best dog ever. She sure was the best one for me. She was adopted in my mother’s name because at the time, i was young and about to start a graduate program; KhS wasn’t comfortable with me adopting her because i was a student.
But don’t you worry! She received the very best of everything during her long life. She was never left alone for more than four hours at a time. We lived in new Mexico for a year, then in oregon for the rest of her life. We drove across the country together many times, camped in remote places, walked miles and miles every day. i made her food, made her clothes, gave her the best veterinary care, hosted a huge party to celebrate her when she turned 15. There were 100 people, catered food, margaritas, an ice cream truck, DJs, a palm reader, and a giant pinata in the shape of a uSPS mail truck, ha ha. She made her grand entrance to the Golden Girls theme song.
above all of the things i gave her, she gave me even more. She carried me through my entire adult life. She was always friendly to people, dogs, and cats, but i was her person and she took great care in protecting me. She was there through love and loss. She was there when i bought my house. She was there for me when my father died. She brought me a toy whenever i came through the door. She smiled and did so many funny tricks. She was the fastest
dog at the park and made me proud. She had an incredible vocabulary. She grunted and nuzzled me when i cried, and licked away countless tears. She gave me everything she could, and i am so grateful. almost every person in my life, i met through her. She was very cute and very unusual physically, so people were always wanting to come talk to us. But her spirit is the thing that shined the most and drew others to her. She was really special.
She almost made it to 16. i let her go when it was time. The days leading up to her death were some of the most beautiful we ever shared together. after 15 years together, our communication was pretty incredible; she told me she was ready, so very tired. i had made her a promise that i would never let her suffer for my own selfish reasons, and i kept this promise. She was put down humanely in my arms in our home. after she died, i did a witness cremation and swept her ashes out of the kiln myself.
She never left my side and i never left hers even at the very end.
i just wanted to tell you that i am thankful for you for being there as a conduit for me to meet her. Saying yes to her was the best thing i’ve ever done. i was just going through her records to recycle them, and found her adoption paperwork, so i wanted to reach out and say thank you for giving me the light of my life. i will be forever grateful. Thank you. i know the work you do on a daily basis is probably quite difficult at times, and might not always feel rewarding, but maybe this story will give you some extra hope when you need it. you do important work.
i’m including some photos. one is of the two of us from our last trip to the beach together. My best girl, sweetest love. i miss her.
Sincerely, emily
Emily with her late dog, Vesta
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