Summer 2014 - Kentucky Humane Society

Paw
The Magazine of the Kentucky Humane Society
Summer 2014
Street Journal
A Shadow of
a Chance
Sam Swope gives
$1 million to help
fragile pets
Tuxes & Tails Gala
From Throwaway dog to S.N.I.P. ambassadog
Lifelong Friends
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Inside
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www.kyhumane.org
Main Campus
241 Steedly Drive
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 366-3355
Adoptions 7 Days a Week, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admissions
Monday–Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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
Birthday Parties
Donations
Education/Camp Volunteers
Behavior Training (502) 509-4PET
(502) 515-3149
(502) 515-3144
(502) 515-3149
(502) 515-3145
(502) 253-2883
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
Feeders Supply Adoptions
Fern Creek, Hikes Point, Preston
Highway, Springhurst, St. Matthews, Dixie
Highway and Clarksville (Ind.)
Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Letter from Lori
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2 A Shadow of a Chance 6
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Throwaway Breeder to
S.N.I.P. Ambassadog
Make Your Pet a Pin-Up 9 Events
Pet Help Line
7ASPCA Grants
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10 Thanks
13 Volunteer De-Tails
Tuxes & Tails
From the Mailbox
A Happy Family
This is our Jada with my son. We adopted her from
you all a couple years ago. She is the best!
Amy Moore
Filling a Void
I’d like to thank the Kentucky Humane Society for
their compassion and helping me fill the void in my
heart from losing Buster. As you can probably tell,
the healing effects of the amazing Dottie are in full
swing. She is an extraordinary, wonderful girl. She is
an absolute clown. She doesn’t let being deaf slow
her down the least bit! I am excited and dedicated
to the challenge of learning sign language and
training her new signs. It is a real chance to bond.
I love this awesome girl; she has not left my side!
If you are looking for a pet, I am telling you, this is
the only place I would ever go. The employees care
about the pets and the families who adopt them.
Donnie Hardin
Love at First Sight
This is Pumpkin. I fell in love with him when I first
saw him on a Thursday in May. He would not get off
my lap, and I knew I had to adopt him. He has been
a wonderful, loving and playful cat. He has become
my next best friend. This photo shows him a month
later. I am so glad I adopted him.
Thank you, Kentucky Humane Society!
Sarah Greenberg
Board of Directors
Brink Bloembergen
David Buschman
Gary Clements
Nick Costides
Erik Furlan
Sarah Beth Johnson
A. Dale Josey
Ann Joseph
Steve Kerrick
Janet Lively
Rick Maynard
Brian Ramsey
Patti Swope
Nancy Jo Trafton
Greg Wellman
Natalie White
Roy Burns, D.V.M.*
Toni Clem*
Brian Haara*
John Hassmann*
Glenn Price*
*Advisory Board
$1 Million Gift to Help
Our Most Fragile Pets!
Letter from Lori
Dear Friends,
Exciting news: right before this issue went to press, we announced that Mr. Sam Swope,
founder of Sam Swope Auto Group, gave $1 million to the Kentucky Humane Society
(KHS)! This incredible donation—the largest single gift from an individual donor in
our 130-year history—will allow us to save the lives of
Kentucky’s most fragile pets.
Tragically, dogs and cats throughout Kentucky suffer from
abuse, neglect, trauma, illness and behavioral challenges.
For many of these pets—especially those in overwhelmed
public shelters or rural communities with limited resources—
the Kentucky Humane Society is their only hope. Mr.
Swope’s generous donation will allow KHS to increase
considerably the number of pets we shelter who are in dire
need of medical or behavioral intervention, and it will allow Sam Swope with Powder, a kitten who was
us to offer assistance on a statewide level. This gift will
found in a dumpster at one week of age.
make it possible for these victims of circumstance or cruelty
to become the happy, healthy companion animals they were intended to be.
Mr. Swope has long been a friend to people and animals in need. He has adopted
many animals over the years and has fond memories of Buffy, Molly and Katie, just a
few of the dogs that shared his home and warmed his heart over the years. Mr. Swope
also generously supported our Main Campus Improvement Project, which allowed us to
renovate and expand our main shelter in 2010.
In addition to his support of companion animal initiatives, Mr. Swope has served on
the boards of many children’s, health and human services charities. Currently, he is a
member of the University of Louisville Board of Overseers and is Chairman Emeritus
for Norton Healthcare, Kosair Charities and Republic Bank & Trust Co. Mr. Swope
was recognized as the 2009 “Louisvillian of the Year” by the Advertising Federation of
Louisville for his contributions to the community.
By the Numbers
(January 1–June 30, 2014)
3,062
pets found homes Jan. 1–June 30,
2014. Of those, 945 were felines
and 2,117 were canines.
4,574
pets 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 67,000
cats and dogs from Louisville and
surrounding counties.
Our Mission
KHS advocates the humane
treatment of companion animals
through leadership and proactive
solutions to pet overpopulation,
including adoptions, education and
spay/neuter efforts.
Mr. Swope’s lead gift solidified our plans to proceed with a capital campaign and future
construction of the Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center (TLC), to be named in
his honor. The Sam Swope Pet TLC will be built adjacent to our Main Campus in South
Louisville. I look forward to sharing the details of the exciting project in future issues of
the Paw Street Journal and on our website, kyhumane.org.
On the Cover
Every day I feel humbled and full of gratitude for the support provided to KHS and the
animals in our care. Every donation, large and small, helps fuel our lifesaving mission.
In fact, we simply could not save 6,000+ animals and spay or
neuter 10,000+ pets in the community annually if it wasn’t for
your support. Thank you for helping those that cannot help
themselves.
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
Sincerely,
Lori Kane Redmon
President and CEO
Shadow was struck by a car
and left for dead. She had
little chance for survival
until a Good Samaritan came along and
brought her to us.
Editorial team: Beth Haendiges and
Andrea Blair. Volunteer proofreader Sara
Ulliman. Cover photo by Gordi Smith.
Other photos by Sam Badder, Bobby
Baumgardner, Maggie Freeman, Sue Gay,
Gordi Smith and Mareike Yocum.
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Rescue
A Shadow of a Chance
Left for dead, cat now healed & in forever home
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lone in the cold and wet, unable to move and in
pain, Shadow waited by the side of the road. She
had been hit by a car and left for dead. Vehicles
continued to drive by, and no one stopped to help.
Days went by. While the rain left her cold and miserable, at
least she had water to drink to try to fill her empty stomach. But
she had nothing to ease the pain.
A woman saw Shadow by the roadside near her home. The
cat was so still, she could not imagine the poor creature had
survived. A few days passed, and the woman was troubled
by the still body by the side of the road. She thought if it were
her cat who had died, she would want someone to tell her. As
weather got worse and rains became heavier, she decided to
stop and examine the body for tags so she could alert the owner.
Instead, much to her shock and with rain pouring down,
Shadow looked up and meowed at her. In horror, the Good
Samaritan scooped Shadow up and brought her to the Kentucky
Humane Society (KHS), hoping we could save her.
Our veterinary team discovered Shadow could not use either
of her back legs. One leg was shattered, while the other had
nearly all its tendons torn from the knee. Clearly, this would not
heal without intervention.
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Throughout her examination, Shadow was sweet and loving.
She was unable to move, but she purred her happiness at
being saved and hungrily ate the food our concerned staff gave
her. In spite of her pain, she seemed to know that we were here
to help. She gladly accepted love and attention and continued
her wait for her trials to be over.
Donations Bring Hope
In cases like Shadow’s, we need to take extraordinary steps to
give the animal a fighting chance at a happy life. We couldn’t
do this without the help we receive through donations.
“Shadow’s surgery was expensive,” says Shelter Operations
Director Susan Oppel, “but she had such a great personality
and such a determination to survive, we really wanted to give
her a positive outcome. The generosity of our donors let us
help her.”
On April 4 the KHS team transported Shadow to Metropolitan
Veterinary Services in Louisville where their dedicated
orthopedic team implanted a steel plate to help Shadow’s
mangled leg heal and made significant repairs to the other leg
for stabilization.
Fostering Health and Love
Shadow did well in surgery and went into foster care with KHS
volunteer Marilyn McLendon to recover. It was a long recovery,
with weeks of cage rest as Marilyn ministered to Shadow’s needs.
Marilyn has appreciated Shadow’s sweet personality and says,
“She loves to head bump and loves to be petted. I wouldn’t
describe her as a lap cat, but she enjoyed being with me and
lying on the bed next to me.” Marilyn thinks Shadow has never
met a stranger: “Shadow happily greeted my friends who
checked on the cats while I was away.”
When asked about the difficulty of maintaining a cat on cage
rest, Marilyn said that with Shadow, it wasn’t too great a
challenge: “I’m sure that some cats really would fight it, but
Shadow was fairly tolerant. She would cry to get my attention,
but for the most part she was cooperative with the process.”
Shadow’s progress rests in no small part with her time with
a foster caregiver, and we thank Marilyn and all our foster
volunteers for caring for animals in need.
The Last Step in Recovery: Home
After more than three months in foster care, Shadow’s broken
body healed, and she returned to KHS for adoption. In mid
July, Shadow found her forever home with Samantha Cogar.
Samantha was immediately attracted to Shadow because of her
own experience. “Several years ago, I was in a bad car accident,
and Shadow’s story resonated with me,” she says.
Samantha says Shadow has the run of the house, and she is very
happy she was adopted. We wish Samantha and Shadow the best
and thank Samantha for giving her a chance for happiness. U
We Still Need Your Help
Shadow is just one example of a pet who needed all our
help—from our staff and volunteers to you. Without your
generous support, we would not be able to continue our
lifesaving mission, and pets like Shadow 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. Please consider donating to the Kentucky
Humane Society. Last year, your tax-deductible donations
helped us save over 6,000 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: Shadow waits for surgery.
Middle: Shadow’s x-rays paint a picture of pain and serious damage.
Below: Shadow and foster caregiver Marilyn McClendon meet Lil BUB, a special needs cat and
Internet sensation.
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Giving
From Throwaway Breeding Stock to
S.N.I.P. Ambassadog
The first thing most people notice when
they meet Henry is his wide smile. With an
infectious grin and wiggly back end, it’s
hard not to smile at this big lug of a dog.
an ambassadog for pit bull terriers—an
example of their exceptional qualities.
Henry’s story also educates people on the
importance of spaying and neutering.
But for others, the first thing they notice is
that Henry is a pit bull terrier.
“Henry is a good example of why spaying
and neutering is so important,” says
Patrick. “He was thrown away after his
owners were done using him for breeding
purposes.”
“Pit bull terriers are the dog most
misunderstood and discriminated
against,” says Susan Oppel, Kentucky
Humane Society Shelter Operations
Director. “But at the end of the day, a pit
bull is just a dog, like every other dog.
They need love, training and kindness.”
Patrick and Elizabeth Padgett adopted
Henry in March 2012 when he was two
years old. Henry had been breeding
stock and kept isolated in a basement.
His only value was seen in the puppies
he produced for his owners, who, like so
many, thought they could make money as
breeders. When the family moved, they left
Henry and another dog behind, locked in
the house to die. Tragically, the other dog
did die, but Henry was taken in by a Good
Samaritan and later adopted through
Saving Sunny, a local pit bull rescue.
The Padgetts had both grown up with
dogs, and they were eager to shower
Henry with the love he had never known.
They enjoyed Henry’s energy, which
required long walks daily, and his desire
to learn. Henry enrolled in dog training
classes, where he excelled and earned his
Good Canine Citizen certification.
“I had always heard that ‘it’s all in how
they are raised,’” says Elizabeth. “But it’s
how they are treated now. Dogs that are
trained, socialized and loved are capable
of overcoming so much.”
Elizabeth says she knows that because of
Henry’s size and breed, “he has to be held
to a higher standard.” Henry has become
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Nationally, pit bulls are the dog most
likely to end up in shelters because of
overpopulation and discrimination. To
address this, the KHS S.N.I.P. Clinic offers
free spay/neuter surgeries to pit bulls.
This year the clinic will alter approximately
900 pits and pit mixes at no cost to their
owners, thanks to grants from the ASPCA
and Best Friends Animal Society and
donations from people like the Padgetts.
Elizabeth also volunteers at the clinic,
where she helps pets recover from surgery.
“I am so impressed with the staff at the
S.N.I.P. Clinic,” she says. “They treat every
animal with such kindness and respect.”
In addition to their gift to fund spay/neuter
surgeries for pit bulls at the S.N.I.P. Clinic,
the Padgetts also made a gift to help pit
bull terriers at KHS get adopted faster. And
this year, they are sponsoring a table at
Tuxes & Tails in honor of Henry.
Recently the Padgetts added another dog
to their family, Roxy, whom they adopted
from Louisville Metro Animal Services after
meeting her at this year’s Waggin’ Trail.
Roxy is about half Henry’s size, but she’s
very confident when playing with him or
encountering new things. Henry has been
patient with Roxy as she bounds about
with near-puppy energy. And Roxy has
learned from Henry the joy of a nice walk
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Elizabeth and Patrick Padgett with their beloved Henry. They
have since adopted Roxy, another pit bull terrier.
KHS Is Best Friends
Network Partner
The Kentucky Humane Society was
recently named a Best Friends Animal
Society No More Homeless Pets®
Network Partner. The Network focuses
on building relationships and working
with rescues and shelters across the
U.S. committed to saving the lives of
homeless pets through active adoption
and/or spay/neuter programs.
As a Network partner, KHS received
$41,080 in grants for 747 spay/neuter
surgeries for pit bulls at the S.N.I.P.
Clinic. This will increase surgeries for
this breed by 43% this year, leading to
fewer dogs in shelters and less suffering.
Also named local Network Partners were
Saving Sunny, a nonprofit dedicated to
saving pit bull terriers; Louisville Metro
Animal Services, the city’s municipal
shelter; and Alley Cat Advocates, which
protects and spays/neuters community
unowned cats. All four agencies are
working together to help pets most likely
to end up in shelters. U
Make Your Pet a Pin-Up!
Lifelong Friends
Lifelong Friends
Lifelong Friends
Proceeds Benefit the Kentucky Humane Society
More than $75 in Coupons and Gift Certificates Inside!
2014 Calendar
Interested in having your pet in the KHS annual Pet Calendar? We offer
a great calendar in which all entrants are included in a Lifelong Friends
Collage.
Give $25 per photo entry
For just $25 per photo submission, you will have the chance to have
your pet as the Featured Pet of the Month. There are eleven chances
to be a Featured Pet of the Month (printed photos are approximately
8.5x11 inches), and 12 chances to a be a Runner Up (Runner Up
photos are approximately 3x4 inches).
Submit your photo online using the link kyhumane.org/calendarcontest or fill out the form below and send along with photo to KHS.
All photos submitted for $25 will enter into a contest to be judged by
our calendar committee. Committee members will judge photos based
solely on the quality of the photo—judges will not know who submitted
which photos. Each $25 submission fee will support KHS’ lifesaving
adoption, spay/neuter and education programs.
Rules for photo Entry
You can enter this contest by submitting a digital or
hardcopy photo. All entries must be in color, with
a horizontal layout and contain ONLY animals.
Hardcopy photos should be no smaller than a 4x6
inch photograph. We do not accept Polaroid photos
or copyrighted, professional photographs. Photos
cannot be returned. For clarity and quality photo
reproduction, please do not stamp or write on the
back of photos.
For digital photos, we require well-focused, sharp
images that are at least 300 dpi (dots per inch) at
the size of 4”x6” and in JPEG (JPG) or TIFF format.
Send digital images to [email protected] and
include the name on your entry form.
All entries that meet these requirements and are
postmarked by August 31, 2014, will be included
in the 2015 Calendar. Winners will be notified by
phone or e-mail, and the calendar will be available
in November 2014.
All entries will be blind judged by KHS staff, with the
top seven photos featured as “Pets of the Month”
and 12 runners-up included in smaller photos within
the calendar portion of each month’s page.
All photos will be included in the calendar as part of
the “Lifelong Friends Collage.”
2015 CALENDAR ENTRY FORM
Or submit your entry online at
kyhumane.org/
calendar-contest
I’d like to enter _____ pictures @ $25 each for the 2015 Calendar Contest.
q I am enclosing a check for $______
q Please charge $______ to my q Visa q Mastercard q American Express
Account #:____________________________________ Exp. Date: ___________
Would you like to be added to our e-mail list?
Signature:_________________________________________________________
q Yes q No
Pet’s Name:________________________________________________________ Name:____________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________ Phone (Home): _______________________ (Work): ______________________ E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________ Please mail by August 31 to:
2015 Pet Calendar Entry
Kentucky Humane Society
1000 Lyndon Lane, Suite B
Louisville, KY 40222
For additional entry forms, visit www.kyhumane.org or call (502) 515-3147.
How did you hear about this contest? qFriend/Family qEmail qTV/Radio qFacebook/Twitter qKHS website qPaw Street Journal qOther_________
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Pet Help Line
KHS Help Line funded by the
Destruction and Your Dog
By Katy McClellan, Pet Help Line Coordinator
Question
My dog tears up the house when I leave, and I’m afraid she
is going to hurt herself. I need to be able to leave my house
without worrying she is going to be injured when I come back. I
don’t want to give her up. What can I do?
Answer
There could be many reasons that your dog is tearing up the
house as you leave. The dog could be bored, could suffer
from separation anxiety or it could just be more fun to chew
your couch pillows than the bone you left for her. If you think
your dog has separation anxiety, please contact a trained
professional immediately. Separation anxiety can be a very
tricky issue to overcome, and professional advice and training is
the best solution. If your dog is destroying your house because
of boredom, in order to reduce the damage in your home and
keep yourself from having a costly vet bill because of what Fido
ingested, you will need to manage the environment and give
Fido exciting alternatives to your throw pillows.
There are many different ways to manage your environment,
and finding the one that works best for you and your dog is the
key to peace and happiness in the house.
1. Crate train your dog: A dog who is properly crate trained
will feel like her crate is her den, her safe spot and her
home. If she is stressed, tired or needs a break, she will
willingly go into her crate to relax. Putting her in her crate
when you leave means she doesn’t have access to the rest
of the house to be destructive. Give her a frozen Kong or
other long lasting treat to chew on before you leave. If you
don’t have a crate, closing her in a bedroom, bathroom
or baby gating a room like the kitchen is another good
alternative.
2. Exercise: If she is being destructive because she is bored,
make sure she is getting plenty of exercise before and after
you leave. If she has just had a good walk around the
neighborhood, she may not be as inclined to do “puppy
zoomies” around your house and over your end table, so
things will stay off the floor and out of her mouth.
3. Give her an alternative: Fido is not going to want to chew
on the couch legs if she has a nicely stuffed Kong to chew
on instead. She isn’t going to want to eat your throw pillows
if she has a plush toy of her own. It is important to give
dogs exciting alternatives to your furniture to chew. Don’t
leave all the toys down at once though. Only give her 1-2
at a time and keep the rest put away. Every couple days,
pick up the “old” toys and give her “new” ones. This will
help keep her entertained, prevent her from getting bored
with the toys and keep her teeth off the furniture.
4. Break up the day: If she is okay for a few hours but gets
bored and destructive after that, consider coming home
on your lunch break to take her for a walk or hiring a dog
sitter to do the same. If someone coming over mid day is
not an option, consider a timed toy dispenser. It will shoot
out a toy at set intervals so your dog gets a new toy or treat
to keep her occupied.
Trying this tips should help your dog be calmer and less
destructive at home during the day. If you would like more tips,
please call the KHS free Pet Help Line at (502) 509-4PET. U
Ask the Experts
Got a pet-related question? Call our Pet Help Line to receive free advice and to connect to local pet resources, (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
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Partners
ASPCA Grants Help Kentucky Animals in Need
T
he ASPCA (American
Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals) awarded
$73,500 to the Kentucky
Humane Society this year—all to help
local animals in need.
has paid for 162 surgeries for pit
bull terriers and 54 cats—animal
populations most at risk in shelters
due to pet overpopulation.
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The money is targeted for a number of
proactive programs designed to help
reduce the number of pets turned in to
shelters. Specifically, the grant monies
are being used for:
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Pet Safety Net programs are
designed to give pet owners the
tools to keep animals in homes and
out of shelters. One such program,
the KHS Pet Help Line, provides free
advice for all things pet related. The
Pet Help Line’s newest program is a
Courtesy Re-homing Service, which
allows owners to post pets they must
rehome on the KHS website and
counsels them on how to screen for
good homes. This lets pets remain in
the comfort of their own homes and
out of shelters until appropriate new
homes can be found.
Free spay/neuter surgeries at the
KHS S.N.I.P. Clinic. The funding
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Joint adoption specials between KHS
and Louisville Metro Animal Services
(LMAS), the city’s public municipal
shelter and an ASPCA Community
Partner. By hosting joint adoption
specials, KHS and LMAS are better
able to raise awareness about pet
adoptions and ensure more pets
find their forever homes.
A part-time veterinary assistant, who
aids the KHS veterinary team. This
team provides medical assessments
and care for more than 7,000
needy pets a year.
Scholarships that allowed staff
members to attend a planned
giving conference and the Humane
Society of the United States’
Animal Care Expo, a world-class
educational conference for animal
welfare professionals. KHS staff
learn what other progressive
communities are doing to save
more lives.
ASPCA grant monies help promote joint adoption specials between the Kentucky Humane Society
and Louisville Metro Animal Services, our city’s municipal shelter. During the Let Freedom Ring
adoption special June 28–July 3, the two ASPCA partner agencies found homes for 276 pets,
including Tonto.
“We are so grateful for the ASPCA’s
commitment to reducing the number
of homeless pets in Kentucky and for
their expertise and leadership in animal
sheltering. Together, we are creating a
model humane community right here
in Louisville,” says Lori Redmon, KHS
President and CEO.
The ASPCA chose Louisville as its 2013
Partner Community, with participating
agencies KHS, LMAS and Alley Cat
Advocates, a local nonprofit dedicated
to spaying and neutering unowned cats.
Just one city a year is chosen to join this
prestigious alliance.
Through the five-year partnership,
Louisville’s participating agencies
receive expert advice, data analysis
and funding opportunities. The goal
is to jointly save more animal lives by
increasing the number of pets who
are adopted, increasing spay/neuter
surgeries and expanding programs that
reduce the number of pets turned in to
shelters. Learn more at kyhumane.org/
aboutus. U
Funds from the ASPCA were used to hire a veterinary assistant to help our shelter
veterinary team provide care for more than 7,000 homeless pets a year.
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Events
Let Them Eat Treats at Tuxes & Tails Gala
G
et your best outfit and powdered wig ready. Prepare to
dine in the style of Marie Antoinette. We’re off to
Versailles. The theme of this year’s Tuxes & Tails Benefit
Auction & Gala is Fur-sailles: Let Them Eat Treats!
The Kentucky Humane Society’s 21st annual Tuxes & Tails will be
held Saturday, August 16, at the Galt House, downtown Louisville.
Individual tickets are $175, and sponsored tables start at $1,800.
Proceeds benefit cats and dogs at the Kentucky Humane Society
(KHS). Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 502-5153147. This event is the city’s premier fundraiser for homeless pets.
“This is our single largest fundraising event. Last year’s gala
raised more than $200,000, and we hope to raise even more
this year—which will allow us to impact the lives of even more
homeless cats and dogs in our community,” said Lori Redmon,
KHS President and CEO.
Our evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a silent auction, hors
d’ouevres and adoptable pets. Dinner follows, and there will be an
exciting live auction. The party continues until midnight with music,
dancing and other decadent surprises. The Galt House will offer
special room rates and a VIP “take the elevator home” package for
Tuxes & Tails guests.
All proceeds benefit the lifesaving mission of the Kentucky Humane
Society, a nonprofit, private organization dedicated to ending pet
homelessness. KHS is the state’s largest pet adoption agency and
oldest animal welfare organization. U
We could not put on such a wonderful event
without our generous sponsors:
Presenting sponsor
Media sponsor
Platinum sponsor
Cathy and Earl Zion
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Center left photo: Tuxes & Tails Committee Chair Sarah Beth Johnson; center right photo,
Sam Swope and his daughter, Patti Swope; bottom photo: Vicki Moore and Quinn Hart.
Events
A WAGGIN’ Good Time
Thanks to everyone who attended our
20th annual Waggin’ Trail Walk for the
Animals. We had a great turnout with
more than 750 people in attendance. The
site, Beckley Creek Park at the Parklands
of Floyds Fork, was beautiful. We had
great weather, and we were delighted that
people enjoyed both the walk and the
booths available.
The walk raised more than $80,000,
which all goes back to the Kentucky
Humane Society’s lifesaving mission. Our
top fundraiser was KHS board member
Rick Maynard, and the top team was
Rick’s KFC/Yum team. This is the tenth
year in a row that Rick and the KFC/Yum
team have been our top individual and
team fundraisers. The team has raised
more than $100,000 since it started
participating in Waggin’ Trail in 2004.
Dog Day at the Park raised over $3,000 for KHS.
Dog Day at the Park
Our second Dog Day at the Park was held
June 17. The weather was once again
lovely, although the doggy pools did
get a little more use. We want to thank
everyone who came out. The cost of the
doggy ticket goes directly back to the
Kentucky Humane Society. This year we
raised $3,015 through our two Dog Day
at the Park dates.
Thanks to all who attended the events,
and thanks, too, to Louisville Slugger Field
and the Louisville Bats for inviting us to
the games and making Dog Day at the
Park an annual event.
For the 10th year in a row, Team KFC/Yum was the winning fundraising team.
Without events like the Waggin’ Trail, KHS
wouldn’t be able to serve the thousands
of homeless pets they do each year. In
2013, KHS set a record and found homes
for more than 6,300 pets and educated
more than 5,000 children about
responsible pet ownership. Since opening
Pints for Pets at Gerstle’s
We want to thank Gerstle’s on Frankfort
Avenue and West Sixth Brewing for
hosting Pints for Pets on June 21. The
fundraiser was a fantastic way for people
to get together with their dogs, relax and
enjoy a few brews. This event raised more
than $900 for our Help Me Heal Fund,
which provides medical and behavioral
help for our most fragile shelter pets.
Lyndon Summer Festival
The Lyndon Summer Festival was also a
great time to see people, learn about the
community and raise money for KHS. We
were the recipient of the raffle proceeds,
and we thank everyone who took part.
in 2007, our S.N.I.P. Clinic has performed
more than 67,000 spay/neuter surgeries
on owned pets.
On behalf of the thousands of animals
saved by the Kentucky Humane Society
each year, thank you! We can’t do it
without you.
Thanks for visiting, Lil BUB!
Lil BUB in the House
On June 28, we had a celebrity at our
Main Campus. Lil BUB, the Internet
sensation, came down from Bloomington,
Ind., with his owner, the Dude, to
celebrate her birthday. Lil BUB visited with
over 175 of her fans during a three-hour
event that raised over $6,700. Half the
proceeds will go to Lil BUB’s Big FUND
at the ASPCA, which helps special needs
shelter pets. The other half will go to KHS.
Lil BUB and the Dude went around the
country in June, celebrating her birthday
and raising money. We thank Lil BUB and
the Dude for spending time with us. U
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The Kentucky Humane Society would like to thank
the following donors for their generous contributions
between April 1–June 30, 2014.
Thanks
$500 or more:
Dairy Kastle
Mr. Hiren Desai
Ms. Julia Dietrich &
Ms. Barbara Powers
Dropping Bird #6
Ms. Cynthia Y. Embry
Empowerment Foundation
Ms. Jennifer Foley
Ms. Sandra Frazier
The Gardner Foundation, Inc.
Dorothy Garrett Estate
Genesis Diamonds Louisville,
LLC
Ms. Barbara E. Greenberg
Ms. Sandy Gutermuth
Beth Haendiges
Ms. Mary W. Hancock
Ms. Nancy Harris
Ms. Martina Hazel
Mr. William O. Alden III
Mr. Peter C. Ariens
ASPCA
AT&T
Barre Kentucky LLC
William E. Barth Foundation
Best Friends Animal Society
Mr. Brink Bloembergen &
Ms. Linda S. Johnsen
Mr. Norman Brown
Brown-Forman Corporation
Anne Busse
Toni & Charles Clem
Mrs. Jenifer Conkling
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Costides
Mr. Kevin A. Cowell
Ms. Sarah Creasy
Ms. Patricia A. Curtis
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Heavrin
Mr. & Mrs. David Heimerdinger
Ms. Mary E. Herche
Hilliard Lyons
O.H. Irvine Estate
Ms. Ann Joseph
Ms. Paula Kelson
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Mr. Peyman Kiaras-Attari
Mr. Hal W. Kirk
Diane Sanders Koehler &
Patricia Sanders Werner
Memorial Trust
Louisville Bats Baseball
Estate of Patricia Jean Lynch
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Mabe
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Maloy
Mark Martin Enterprises
Allen S. Mattingly Trust
Rick & Gina Maynard
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Medley
Microsoft Matching Gifts
Program
Mister “P” Express, Inc.
Ms. Patricia Moake
Modern Woodmen of America
Michael & Sandra Mrkacek
Mr. Tom Neuman
One Stroke Inks
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Padgett
Park Community Credit
Union, Inc.
Elpidio Pena
Ayako I. Phillips
Razoo Foundation
Ms. Tracy M. Redmon
Mr. William S. Reeser Jr.
Mary Pat Regan
Republic Bank
Tonya Robinson
Mr. William R. Scroggins
Ms. Joan S. Shaw
Dr. & Mrs. Roger Shott
Ms. Tammy S. Siers &
Mr. Jim Dusenberry
Mr. & Mrs. Keith R. Strausburg
Ms. Patricia Swope &
Mr. Rich VanCamp
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Truist Altruism, Connected
Underwriters Safety &
Claims, Inc.
Ms. Patricia A. Vittitoe
Mr. Linwood A. Watson Jr. &
Ms. Charlton C. Ward
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
$50 or more in honor or memory of a loved one:
In Memory of….
Abbey
by Mr. Ray Francis
All of our fur babies, past
& present: Dandy, Patches,
Aussie & Sadie
by Ms. Jean Habich
Amazing Graycie
by Ms. Phyllis E. Ferrell
Amelia Huelsbeck
by her loving family
by Marcia Fegley
Bailey - beloved companion
of Janice Cooper
by Chandler Cooper
by Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Bridgewater
by Shirley & Ernie Walls
Bandy
by Barbara Mangus
Barbara Harrod
by Mr. & Mrs. John T. Brasch
Beano, Nick, Chloe
& Midnight, beloved
companions of
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Knoop
by LG&E Gas Regulatory
by Ms. Stephanie Williams
Cori Heaps Barnett
Chance
by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hall
by Ms. Delana Crabtree
Benny
Charlotte “Charley” Hile
Dana Ellen Heimlich
Gary & Dottie Watson
Danny Wilson
by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kirkland
by Dick & Mary Jane Miller
Bill Daugherty
Chipper, beloved companion
of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Snell
by Mrs. Debbie Boblitt
Bob McDonald
by Ms. Karen Cordts
Buger, Baby, Muffin & Goldie,
always in our mind forever in
our hearts
by Mr. & Mrs. Layne Smith
Chloe & Wesa, our cats
by Ms. Judith Blum
Chris Smyth
by Ms. Corinne Koenig
Christian Jenkins
Carl E. Daniels
by The Lexington Claims Office
Cathy Davis
Clark, beloved companion
of Vicki Martin
by Ms. Paula Daniels
by Ms. Sheri Brown
by Ms. Sharon L. Horn
Ceasar Weihe, beloved
companion of Julie & Jason
Weihe
Clyde V. Taylor
by A.D. Clifton
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by Mr. & Mrs. Cyril J. Stocker
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by Maureen Taylor
Cordelia Yeager
by Tommy & Paula Rabbeth
by Jean & David Holliger
Elizabeth Ann Montell
by Dr. & Mrs. Roy Bowling
by Ms. Sue A. Crecelius
by Bill & Tammy Gross
by Dr. & Mrs. Jerry B. Buchanan
Gracie
by Mr. & Mrs. Nathan D. Tucker
Grandpa Tyler
by Mr. Brian Schulman
Ellie Waterman
Gwynne Goldberg
by Dave, Lisa, Vader & Baby
Genet
Elmer Carpenter
Helen Buchanan
Dennis Lisack
Elmira Clark
by Ms. Pamela F. Predmore
by John & Kim Trusty
Henry - beloved dog of the
Wendelsdorf family
Don Hudson
Emile, beloved dog of J-D
Schall & Andrea Blair
by Debbie & Jeff Adair
Danny Wilson
by Angie & Tim Niemeier
Donna L. Kikstadt
by Ms. June M. Herman
by Mr. & Mrs. Howard P. Schwarz
by Ron & Micky Houston
Dr. John Wesley Urton
by Dr. Stuart Fink M.D.
by Ellen Puckett
by Creative Alliance
by Emergency Psychiatry Services
by Mr. & Mrs. Theodore A. Lee Jr.
by Ms. Joan T. Schoen
by Dan & Terri Wilhelmi
by Ms. Janet L. Rockafellar
by Ms. Gretchen Mahaffey
by Mr. & Mrs. Harry E.
Jacobson-Beyer
Fred E. Hawkins
by Thomas & Mary Nolan &
Kimberly Dunlap
George Leavitt
by Earnestine Carpenter & Carol
Clifford
by Purchasing & Unit Managers
Gilmore, my cat
by Ms. Colleen Hahn
by Ms. Laurie Diebold
by Ms. Catherine Kaelin
by Stephen Willis & Bob Volpert
Henry Blalock
by Claire, Greg & Charile Simms
Henry Tucker
by Ms. Carol Marlowe
Jake
by Mr. Andrew McMurtrie
James A. Hollaway
by Lou & Debbie Flores
by Lew & Nancy Mihalich
by Paul & Barbara Mihalich
by Richard & Kim Neely
Two-year-old Coors loves to chase feathers. He is waiting
for his forever home at the Kentucky Humane Society
adoption center at the Hikes Point Feeders Supply.
James G. Akins Sr.
Jean Kessinger
by Brownsboro Park
by Mr. Orville Martin
by Friends & Co-Workers at URS
Jessica Carlisle Driscoll
by Ms. Grace Wooding
Joan Scally
by Ms. Lee Ann Ellingsworth
John Flamm Jr.
by Ms. Arlene Walz
John Lasita
by Charles & Louise Easley
John Selent’s mother
by Ms. Raleigh Ridge
LaVerne Huckleberry
Mary Kaye Patches
by Mr. & Mrs. John Swanberg
by Ms. Anne Colebank
Leo the cat
Mary Leche
by Ms. Margaret G. Tyler
by Ms. Betty Riggs
Lou Ann Veeley
Mary Pettie Braun
by Ms. Katherine P. Vowles
by Ms. Ranelle Block
Lucille Odham
Max
by Friends & Co-workers of Jim
Odham
by Mr. Robert L. Brown
Lucky Jones
by Derrick Drake
Magoo - my dear little
poodle
by David, Mary Anne & Daniel
Vollmer
by Ms. Mary Kay Smith
Kallie, beloved companion of
Janice Cooper
Max & Buffy
Max & Theo, the rats
by Kelly Wick
by Michael & Sandra Mrkacek
Judy Dale
by Ms. Debbie Lawson
by Ralph, Betty & Kris Yoakum
Lucy
by Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Woosley
Kaluha
by Jay & Dana Ferguson
by Ms. Robin L. Wallace
Johnny Lasita
by Ms. Janice Cooper
Marty
Kristen & Rebel, beloved
companions of Ted &
Leslie Gross
by Dr. Glynis Ridley
Kallie, my baby
Lauren Tonini
by Mr. & Mrs. John Mattingly
Jasper
by Shirley & Ernie Walls
by Mr. & Mrs. David Brown
by Kelton Nance
by Ms. Sue Pruitt
by Your K&L HR & Benefits
Friends
by Ms. Jessica Volz
by the Weinsteins
by Ms. Ellen Weir
Kayce Lee Thompson
by Thomas & Mary Nolan &
Kimberly Dunlap
Margaret Bridgers
Max, celebrating the life of a
great dog
by Stephen Willis & Bob Volpert
Maxie
by Ms. Diane O. O’Bryan
by Ms. Arlyn J. Metcalfe
by Gaslite Square Condominum
Homes Inc.
Misty Nicole
Marie Huber Mittel
Mitch Voyles
by Dana Bowitz
by Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Forrest
by K&L Gates LLP
by Ms. Debra Koleski
by Mr. & Mrs. Scott Beck
by Ms. Theresa R. Malcolm
Mollie
by Norton & Judy Waterman
This debit card is helping
save
lives.
502/968.3681
800/626.2870
parkcommunity.com
Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000
and backed by full faith and credit of the United States Government
NCUA
by Ms. Heather Falmen &
Mr. Keith Zirbel
Muriel Katherine Stretz
by Mr. Jacob Brown
by Ms. Lynda Seitz
My beautiful Emile
by Andrea Blair
My beloved Lab
by Ms. Linda Decker
My precious Bailey
Pepper
by Mr. & Mrs. William H. Wilder
Poco, Pepper, Bella & Xena
by Ms. D. K. Hayden
Pouncequick Desai
by Mr. Hiren Desai
Ralphie
by Stephen Willis & Bob Volpert
Rex Casey & Sabo
Myra, Queen of Aimee
McFerran & Brad Christiana’s
hearts
Richard F. Hollis Jr.
by Andrea Blair & JD Schall
by Ms. Michelle Norris
by Ms. Cindy Hollis
Riley & Emma
Nell Cradick
by Ms. Patricia McConnell
Nicky, my beloved cat
River, my 14 yr. old beagle/
basset hound
by Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Windhorst
by Ms. Margaret Y. Clark
by Ms. Ann Marie Van Drise
Otto, beloved companion of
Leslie & Joe Hale
Robert F. Smith
by Ms. Heather Falmen &
Mr. Keith Zirbel
Ozzy Oz & Rambo, our
sweeties
by Mr. & Mrs. James Caswell
Patricia “Pat” Riley
by Friends at the Bureau of Labor
Statistics
Robert Peters
by James & Nanette Tafel
Robert Smith
by Mr. Everett Cowan
by Ms. Beverly K. Edwards
by Karen Cordts
Roberta “Bubs” Rudd
Patricia “Patty” Willinghurst
Rocky, beloved companion of
John & Debbie Lentz
by Comstock Brothers Electric Co.
Kentucky Humane Society
Charity Debit Card
Available to use with any Park
Community checking account
07/15
by Friends of Animals
by all of us at AXIS
by Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schmetzer
by Ms. Janice Cooper
from Park Community Credit Union
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bit
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Mr. Kitty, beloved companion
of Mary Sanders
Minimum $5 donation – 100%
of the donation goes to KHS
Park Community has helped
raise over $11,000 since 2011
by Rev. Edward W. Schadt
by Mr. & Mrs. Will L. West
Ruby, beloved companion of
Brian & Chelsea Lantz
by Mr. & Mrs. John Ackerman
Ruth Hayes
by James Hayes
Scott Bussell
by Ms. Glenda F. Bussell
Scruffy, beloved family of
Mary & Sean Woods
by Mrs. Joyce Wooldridge
Sept., Frank, Juniper &
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by Ms. Sara E. Francis
Shadow
Shadow
by Ms. Mary F. Hiemer
Shannon
by Granny & Don
Sheba
by Ellis Hannahs
Steve Dickhart
by Aimee & Lina
Superdog
by Ms. Eunice D. Brown
Swerve
by Ms. Sarah Barela
Terrance “Terry” Dearing
by Ms. Patricia Benson
by Chad E. Carpenter & Andrew
Haines
by Roberta & Jim Gray
by VAMC Laboratory 3rd Floor
Terry McIntyre
by Ms. Arlene Walz
Thunder, Lucky, Tracker &
Amber
by Dr. & Mrs. Roger Shott
Timmy
by Ms. Elizabeth Shaw
Todd E. Jones
by Mr. & Mrs. Howard Gibbons
Tulip, my beloved French
Bulldog
by Ms. Bettye Nichols
Virgil E. McKinley Jr.
by Mrs. Sherry A. Fox
by Mr. Jerry Scrogham
by Susan & Mike Taylor
Waller Joan Braden
by Ms. Rebecca H. Byford
by Ms. Jeanne Claeys
by LaMont Coverstone & Thom
Guilford
by Empowerment Foundation
by Mr. & Mrs. Don Evans
by M.D. Kuhnle
by Pewee Valley Presbyterian
Church
by Ms. Nancy Reynolds
by Maureen Awbrey & Diane Kyle
by Judy Clark & Jane Harlan
William Thomas Daugherty
by Mrs. R.A. Rauchmiller
by Case Management Conventry
Care of KY
by Ms. Sheila Emerson
National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency
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Thanks
10-year-old Elsa is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi mix. She was
recently adopted and is happy in her new home.
Yogi
B.C. & Iris
Jacquie Sanders
Katie
My Rescue Dog
Sammie
Ziggy Smith
Baille
Jim O’Neill - congrats on
your marriage!
Liz Sneed & Darla Bailey’s
Marriage
Nory Lynch
Scooter Kotlowski
Jimmie Roarx
Lowell Woock’s birthday
Oswald
Sharon Bramer - Happy
Birthday!
by Mrs. Layla George
by Ms. Jessica D. Smith
Zona Walker
by Ms. Garnett M. Sanders
by Marcia & Keefe Montgomery
In Honor of….
Agnes Loeser
by Mr. & Mrs. John Ackerman
Aline Meeker’s Birthday
by Ms. Lotte W. Widerschein
Ann Noble
by Genesis Diamonds Louisville,
LLC
Annie, my precious Jack
Russell
by Ms. Barbara C. Norton
by Ms. Sara E. Francis
by Ms. Linda Decker
Brett Sadler
by Genesis Diamonds Louisville,
LLC
Chad Howard
by Genesis Diamonds Louisville,
LLC
Chris, Elizabeth & Sadie
Maloy
by Ms. Leslie K. Kenney
Dr. Sheila Schuster
by Ms. Erica B. Riley
Gracie Lou
by Mary Mills
Harvey - my spoiled Border
Collie
by Mr. Charles M. Whelan
by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sanders
by Mr. Michael Meads
by Genesis Diamonds Louisville,
LLC
Josh Fowler
by Genesis Diamonds Louisville,
LLC
Judi Carr - Happy Birthday!
by Mr. & Mrs. John Bramer
Julie Weihe
by LG&E Energy Services Inc.
Katherine Howard & Tracy
Goodwin’s Marriage
by Mr. & Mrs. Nick Goodwin
by Nicolas & Katie Marci
by Ms. Tess McNair
by Stan & Joyce Slusher
by Phyllis Cockrum
by Mr. & Mrs. John Ackerman
by Ms. Beverly H. Woock
by Debra A. Haddad
by Ms. Lindsay Wantland
Ray & Barbara Francis
Rick Wilson
by Ms. Nancy H. Doll
By Ann & Roger Kotlowski
by Mrs. Judi Carr
Shiua, Viad & Mischa
by Ms. Joni L. Jackman
by Genesis Diamonds Louisville,
LLC
Snoopy & Buster
Meg Rohmann’s retirement
Robert Westerman “Father’s
Day 2014”
Spinxe
by Ms. Erica B. Riley
by Ms. Cindy C. Westerman
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Whayne
Rover
Marian Osborne - Happy
Mother’s Day
by Richard & Laura Dimin
by Mr. Ed Garber & Ms. Sharon
Lamb
by Richard & Ardi Wilson
My Dad’s 73rd Birthday
by Ms. Betty J. Maloy
by Mary Zimmerman
There are times when we want to honor or memorialize a person or pet.
Birthdays, weddings, holidays, in memory of someone, or just because. If
the person you wish to honor is a pet lover
or if you wish to honor or remember a
pet, consider a donation to the Kentucky
Humane Society in his or her name.
Your gift will be recognized several ways:
•We’ll send a special card to the
individual or family you have honored
•Your tribute will be listed in the
upcoming issue of this magazine (if it’s
$50 or more)
•We’ll send you the Paw Street Journal for free (if your gift is $25 or more)
You can make your gift by doing any of the following:
•Make a secure gift online at kyhumane.org/donate
• Call (502) 515-3144
•Return the enclosed envelope, or send a check to Kentucky Humane
Society, 1000 Lyndon Lane Suite B, Louisville, KY 40222
Please include who the gift is in honor/memory of, as well as a name and
address of where to send a card. U
www.kyhumane.org
by Chris Osowski
by Mr. Ray Francis
Luke Haddad
Honoring Others & Helping Pets
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by Jane Howie
Sadie Maloy
by Ms. Gloria Watkins
by Mr. Joshua Donley
Sunnie’s 1st Birthday!
by Kim & Roger Deel
Suzie Q
by Ms. Patricia C. Watson
Tammy Siers
by Mr. Paul Combest
Hill’s & Public Radio
Team Up to Feed Pets
Hill’s Pet Nutrition worked with
Louisville Public Media (LPM)
to support the Kentucky
Humane Society. For every
pledge made to LPM during
their spring 2014 pledge drive,
Hill’s Pet Nutrition donated one pound of pet food
to the Kentucky Humane Society. This equaled 3,000
pounds of food for our shelter pets!
Thanks to Hill’s Pet Nutrition for partnering with
Louisville Public Media to donate food for every
person who became a member of LPM. And thanks
for everyone who supported LPM. U
Volunteer De-Tails
Photos Help Pets Get Adopted Faster
By Jordan Miller, 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 pet photographers. Pet photographers help pets by creating beautiful photographs of the animals. Working with assistants,
these photographers help the pets truly show off their personalities. These photos are often the first thing that a potential adopter
sees of the pet. It may be the very reason a person comes in to adopt. If you would like more information on this and other volunteer
opportunities, contact Whitney Hobbs at [email protected] or (502) 515-3145 or visit kyhumane.org/volunteer.
Meet Mareike Yocum, one of our pet photography volunteer
photographers. Mareike chose to volunteer at KHS because of
her keen interest in dog rescue. She had been helping rescue
dogs for years, but the organization she had helped is located
out of state. Mareike missed the hands-on contact with the
animals. When she met Volunteer Coordinator Whitney Hobbs
at a volunteer fair and learned about pet photography and
canine coaching, she knew KHS was right for her.
Mareike loves working with pet photography because she
loves helping pets find homes. She says, “I have seen it many
times. Pets had been on the website for weeks, and after
having their professional picture taken, they find a home
quickly.”
Mareike also says that she loves working with the pet
photography assistants because, without them, it wouldn’t be
as much fun and the pictures wouldn’t turn out as well.
Mareike says the hardest part about volunteering at the
shelter is “seeing animals that are stressed about losing their
family and home and don’t understand why they have been
given up.” However, she says, “knowing they are just starting
a new and better life makes everything better!”
Mareike and her husband have three dogs of their own:
Emmie, Harley and Charity, who are like their children.
Not only does Mareike volunteer for KHS, but she and her
husband started a charity in Louisville called Active Heroes in
2011. It is dedicated to reducing
suicide among veterans.
Mareike and her husband
have also walked across
America twice to raise
money for military
families. When she is not
photographing animals,
Mareike is taking photos
for Active Heroes.
Interested in becoming a
volunteer? Mareike says,
“Even if you can only
come out once or
twice a week or maybe
even once or twice a
month, any minute you
can spend helping us
with the animals is so
appreciated.”
She says that not only
do the animals love it, but
the staff appreciate the help,
too, because it helps make the animals feel more comfortable
and helps them get adopted more quickly. U
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Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Paid
Louisville, KY
Permit No. 1091
Kentucky Humane Society - Animal Rescue League
241 Steedly Drive
Louisville, KY 40214-2961
The Kentucky Humane Society invites you to the
2014 Tuxes & Tails Benefit Gala & Auction
Fur-sailles
Let Them Eat Treats
Saturday, August 16 • 6 p.m. • The Galt House
The 2014 Tuxes & Tails, presented by Brown-Forman,
kicks off with a silent auction, open bar, hors d’ouevres and
adoptable pets, followed by dinner and a spirited live auction.
The Versailles-themed celebration continues into the night with
the Fur-sailles After Party featuring music, dancing and
additional decadent surprises. Black tie is optional.
To purchase tickets, visit kyhumane.org or call (502) 515-3147.
CALENDAR
presenting sponsor
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media sponsor
August
September
Labor Day, Main Campus, East Campus, S.N.I.P. Clinic
and Pet Resorts are closed
16 Derby City Run Club Summer Run Series, Midnight Run
7
Derby City Run Club Summer Run Series,
Brunch Run, 11 a.m.
28 Pet Tales, Main Campus, noon
25 Pet Tales, Main Campus, noon
13 Kibble Club, Logan’s Roadhouse
16 Tuxes & Tails, The Galt House, 6 p.m.
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31 Last day to submit photos for Pet Calendar.
The Main Campus is located at 241 Steedly
Drive and East Campus is at 1000 Lyndon Lane,
Louisville. For more information about KHS
events, programs or volunteer opportunities, visit
www.kyhumane.org
kyhumane.org or call (502) 366-3355.
October
23
Pet Tales, Main Campus, noon
November
27 Thanksgiving, all offices, admissions and adoption
centers are closed