Street Journal - Kentucky Humane Society

Paw
The Magazine of the Kentucky Humane Society
Fall 2012
Street Journal
2013 Community Partners
Louisville Agencies Collaborate to Save More Lives
Lifelong Friends
Lifelong Friends
www.kyhumane.org
Inside
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Letter from Lori
2 ASPCA Partnership
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
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Birthday Parties
Donations
Education/Camp Volunteers
Behavior Training (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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KHS Pet Resorts
9 Events
4 A Grateful Dog
10 Thanks
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13 Volunteer De-Tails
10 Ways to Help Pets
From the Mailbox
Life Now Complete
For a while now life hasn’t been quite complete. We’ve
tried and tried to find a missing puzzle piece for us
and our little alley cat, Wittlez, but to no avail. Until the
other day when we walked into the Kentucky Humane
Society on Steedly Drive and saw a little girl with black
lipstick and a lot to say lying on her perch, did we
think we were going to fill that void. Her name is Tobey
and she had already taken on the role of protector of the house. Although she’s
a little older and not what “most people” are looking for, she was exactly what
we needed. Thank you so much, Kentucky Humane Society, for our daughter
and new best friend, Tobey.
Holli and Krystle
Thank you to previous owner
Thanks to the Kentucky Humane Society and Feeders Supply
on Dixie Hwy, we have a new best friend. He already knows
how to sit, stay, wait, shake, and we are working on not
digging or barking at all other dogs. We believe someone
spent a lot of time with Nixon, as he knew so much. Someone loved him.
Whoever gave him up for whatever reason, we thank you too.
Robin Hallstrom via Facebook
Maidey learns to give hugs
Maidey is a great dog and a wonderful addition
to our family. The girls (Meghan and Sarah) have
taught her how to give hugs, and she gives them
a hug every day when they get home from school.
Her favorite thing to do is to play ball—she loves
her tennis balls! She also loves playing tug with her toy skunk and running
around outside with the girls in the backyard. We are SO glad we found her!
Patricia McGraw
Board of Directors
Beth Andrews
Brink Bloembergen
Gary Clements
Erik Furlan
Marti Hazel
Janet Lively Heberle
A. Dale Josey
Steve Kerrick
Karen Krinock
Mark Lamkin
Rick Maynard
Jeff McGowan
Millicent Meehan
Glenn Price
Greg Wellman
Natalie White
Roy Burns, D.V.M.*
Toni Clem*
Brian Haara*
John Hassmann*
Patti Swope*
*Advisory Board
Dear friends,
Letter from Lori
When I began my career with pets 22 years ago, I believed that someday
pet homelessness would end and that every pet would have a permanent,
loving home. I firmly believed that by uniting concerned citizens, nonprofit
animal welfare agencies and public shelters, we could create a humane
future.
I am thrilled that our community is one step closer to realizing this vision.
After a vigorous review process, the ASPCA chose Louisville to be its 2013
Partner Community. This is a tremendous honor
to our city. And most important, it will result
in more animal lives being saved.
The three partner agencies who will
lead the Community Partnership
are the Kentucky Humane Society,
Louisville Metro Animal Services
and Alley Cat Advocates. With the
ASPCA’s help, the agencies will
implement sustainable, data-driven
plans and programs with the goal
of increasing positive outcomes for
Louisville’s homeless pets.
By the Numbers
Since the last Paw Street Journal
(July 1, 2012–Sept. 30, 2012)
1,509
cats and dogs were adopted at one of
our nine permanent adoption sites. Of
those, 622 were felines and 887 were
canines.
While there are three main agencies
involved in this partnership, we know
that we can only be successful if
everyone who cares about pets joins us. To this end, the ASPCA hosted a
community orientation event in August and invited representatives from
various animal welfare groups. We spent the day sharing ideas about how
to increase adoptions and create a more humane Louisville. The three
partner agencies will use the group’s recommendations to create a blueprint
for the future. You’ll be hearing more about this plan and its rollout in future
issues of this magazine.
On the Cover
There is also a role for you in this partnership. You can help by choosing
to adopt; by spaying and neutering your pets as well as community
unowned cats in your neighborhood; by telling others about the importance
of adopting and altering pets; by giving of your time at one of our nine
adoption centers or our S.N.I.P. Clinic; or by making a donation to help our
cats and dogs.
Diamond is a pit bull terrier who
came to KHS from Louisville Metro
Animal Services (LMAS). Twice
a week KHS brings in pets from
LMAS, helping to alleviate overcrowding at the
city’s public shelter. With the ASPCA Community
Partnership, KHS, LMAS and Alley Cat Advocates
will expand collaboration and help more pets.
Thank you for taking this journey with us and for doing your part to help our
community’s pets. Together, we will accomplish so much!
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: 12,000
Lori Redmon with her rescue dog, Sydney
Sincerely,
Lori Kane Redmon
President and CEO
2,937
pets were spayed or neutered at our
high-quality, low-cost S.N.I.P. Clinic.
Since 2007, the clinic has altered more
than 49,000 owned cats and dogs.
Editorial team: Andrea Blair and Erin Clephas
Cover photo by Wayne Bonnett
Other photos by the ASPCA, Bobby
Baumgardner, Erin Clephas, Sue Gay, Nicholas
Linares and Gordi Smith
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Partnership
(Back row) Alley Cat Advocates President Karen Little, Kentucky Humane Society President-CEO Lori Redmon, Louisville Metro Animal Services Director Justin Scally,
ASPCA President-CEO Ed Sayres and Louisville Metro Mayor Greg Fischer celebrate the ASPCA partnership along with pets, staff, volunteers and caregivers.
SAVING MORE LIVES
Louisville Chosen as 2013 ASPCA Partner Community
E
very day, hundreds of people
in the Louisville area work
tirelessly to save the lives
of cats and dogs. Some
work individually, taking in stray or
sick animals. Some work with breed
rescues, local animal shelters or
advocacy groups.
vision—to end pet homelessness.”
More and more, these people and
groups are working together—all with
the goal of saving more lives.
A great example is the lifesaving
collaboration between the Kentucky
Humane Society, an independent,
nonprofit agency; Louisville Metro
Animal Services (LMAS), the city’s
public, tax-supported animal shelter;
and Alley Cat Advocates (ACA), a
volunteer-driven agency devoted to
spaying and neutering community,
unowned cats (often called feral cats).
“It’s amazing how much our
community has changed for the
better over the last 10 years,” says
Lori Redmon, KHS president and
CEO. “There are now more than
a dozen rescue, shelter or animal
welfare organizations just in the
Louisville area, many more if you
include specific breed rescue groups.
What’s really exciting is when
everyone works together on a shared
The three organizations—which are
the largest animal sheltering agencies
and spay/neuter organizations in
Louisville—are working together to
save more lives. And in August the
ASPCA (the American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) came
to town to recognize the agencies’
efforts and to empower them to do
more by naming Louisville its 2013
Partner Community.
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As a Partner Community, the
participating agencies will receive
expert advice, data analysis and
funding opportunities from the
ASPCA. The goal is to jointly save
more animal lives.
"By continuing to collaborate—as
these agencies have already done
with joint adoption events and spay/
neuter clinics—we know our partners
will be able to affect positive changes
for animals most at risk in the
Louisville community," said ASPCA
President and CEO Ed Sayres.
"They’ve displayed tremendous
potential for progress and we look
forward to the future success of the
program."
An example of this collaboration is the
creative use of the KHS S.N.I.P. Clinic.
About once a week LMAS staff bring
pets to the S.N.I.P. Clinic to be spayed
or neutered; they are then taken to
LMAS’ adoption center, Animal House.
“By using the S.N.I.P. Clinic for
spay/neuter surgeries, our full-time
veterinarian can concentrate on
kennel wellness for animals at our
Manslick Road facility,” said Justin
Scally, LMAS director. “This results in
better health of our shelter population
and ensures pets are ready for
adoption faster.”
All three agencies also collaborate
to help community, unowned cats.
In April Louisville Metro Council
passed an ordinance protecting
these cats and giving people and
humane groups the right to use T-N-R
(trap, neuter, return). This ordinance
change was the result of LMAS and
ACA sharing information with council
members about the effectiveness
and humaneness of T-N-R. Now
when LMAS officers receive a feral
cat complaint, ACA volunteers ride
with the officers and help citizens
with T-N-R efforts. Cats are spayed
or neutered at the S.N.I.P. Clinic or at
the ACA’s monthly spay/neuter event
called the Big Fix, then returned to
their neighborhoods.
“Alley Cat Advocates couldn’t save as
many lives as we do without the help
of Louisville Metro Animal Services
and the Kentucky Humane Society,”
says Karen Little, ACA founder. “This
partnership is critically important to
these cats.”
Approximately 96% of all ownersurrendered animals and strays in
the city are taken in by either KHS
or LMAS. But every animal group
has a role. When the ASPCA was
in town in August, they hosted a
community orientation that included
representatives from a number of
groups. More than 40 people attended
this orientation. They shared their
ideas of what a humane Louisville will
look like and how the community can
get there. The three partner agency
leaders will use these ideas to craft
specific goals for Louisville.
The ASPCA Partner Community is
a five year program with alumni
status possible for an additional
five years. This year the ASPCA is
benchmarking the organizations and
gathering baseline data. By January
2013 the three agencies will agree
on joint goals for the community,
including the percentage increase in
the number of lives saved and how
the agencies will continue to work
together on behalf of pets.
"The ultimate goal," says Lori,
"is to make Louisville an exemplary
community for animals, where
every adoptable cat or dog finds a
loving, permanent home, and pet
overpopulation is a thing of the past."
It’s a lofty goal, but one that Lori,
Justin and Karen believe is possible.
“We know we’ll get there,” says Lori.
“Our animals deserve it. By working
together, Louisville will become a
model humane community.” U
Working Together for our community’s pets
The ASPCA’s three partner agencies collaborate frequently
to help needy cats and dogs. One such example are the
regular transports of pets from Louisville Metro Animal
Services to the Kentucky Humane Society.
Twice a week KHS staff bring cats and dogs from LMAS. It’s
a lifesaving collaboration that helps relieve overcrowding
at the city’s public shelter—which takes in more than 9,500
cats and dogs a year—and gives more homeless pets the
opportunity to find homes.
This summer KHS transferred in Maedel, a two-year-old
boxer who was picked up as a stray by LMAS officers. When
they found her, she was extremely emaciated—the staff
could count every rib.
Maedel also had heartworms, a parasitic worm spread by
mosquitoes that, if left untreated, can lead to a slow and
painful death. Heartworms are easily prevented with a
monthly preventative. But once an untreated pet contracts
heartworms, medication is very expensive and can be
physically draining on the animal.
Maedel responded well to
treatment at KHS, and soon
she was ready for a "fosterto-adopt" home. KHS
places heartworm positive
dogs in the homes of
potential adopters and
continues to pay for and
administer treatment. Once
pets are heartworm free, their
caregivers can formalize the
adoption.
In her foster home with Annie Duncan-Ponvert, Maedel put
on weight. After two months, she was declared heartworm
free, and Annie adopted her.
"She’s such a lovely dog," says Annie. "Very well mannered
and a joy to be with." U
Maedel (above) and her new owner, Annie Duncan-Ponvert, are pictured in the
right side of the photo on p. 2.
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Rescue
A Grateful Dog
After surgery for bladder stones,
Molly finds her perfect home
F
ive-year-old Molly found
herself at the Kentucky
Humane Society when her
owners had to move.
When she walked through the
Admissions door, it was clear to the
staff that the yellow Labrador retriever
was in distress. She panted and paced
frantically. She even tried to jump
out a window during her behavior
assessment.
Then the KHS staff noticed that
she squatted frequently to urinate,
and there was blood in her urine.
Veterinary assistant Bobbie Eason
felt bladder stones through Molly’s
abdomen and alerted KHS’
veterinarian, Dr. Shawn Williams.
Dr. Williams decided to operate
immediately. She removed more than
two dozen bladder stones—some
an inch in diameter. Using money
from Fund a Need, a special donorsupported fund used for medical and
behavior rehabilitation, KHS had
the stones tested: they were struvite
stones. These stones are created when
dogs have a specific type of bladder
infection. To prevent infection and
future stones, Molly would need to be
on a prescription diet for the rest of
her life.
“Poor Molly had probably been in
terrible pain for months, if not longer,”
says Susan Oppel, operations director.
"But as uncomfortable and as nervous
as she was, she would still sit and
shake hands and show us her tricks."
Molly’s behavior improved a bit once
she was no longer in constant pain.
But she was still anxious and often
barked frantically. Many potential
adopters visited Molly, but they
turned away after learning about her
expensive diet regimen and seeing
how nervous she was.
Then Molly was featured as a Pet of
the Week in the “Neighborhood”
section of the Courier-Journal. She
caught the eye of Phyllis McMurry Tate.
KHS veterinarian Shawn Williams removed more
than two dozen bladder stones from Molly.
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Phyllis and her husband, John, had
had two yellow Labrador retrievers,
both adopted from shelters. Their last
one had passed away recently, and
Barney, their rescued five-year-old
English shepherd, was lonely.
“It just wasn’t the same without a yellow
Lab around the house,” says Phyllis.
Phyllis found herself thinking about
Molly. Then her friends started calling
to ask if she had seen Molly’s photo in
the paper.
Phyllis knew she had to meet this dog.
She drove to the Springhurst Feeders
Supply. By the time she arrived, Molly
had been brought back to the KHS
Main Campus so the staff could better
monitor her special needs.
“Steedly Drive is a long way from my
home in Shelby County,” says Phyllis.
But the next day she drove to South
Louisville. She met Molly and talked
to the adoptions staff about Molly’s
nervousness and health issues.
“I think I have good instincts about
dogs,” says Phyllis. “I had this feeling
that Molly was upset with all the
change in her life. I felt that if she
could just get into a home, she would
be fine.”
Phyllis decided to take the chance that
her instincts were right. She talked
with an adoptions counselor about
Molly and about her home: Molly
would live on a 75 acre horse farm.
She would have Barney to play with—
not to mention many other rescued
pets, including a dozen horses, three
burros, goats and many barn cats.
Phyllis was experienced with dogs and
understood that Molly would need
to be on a special diet for the rest of
her life. Phyllis signed the adoption
paperwork, and the two headed
home.
“As soon as Molly was in the truck,
she settled down. It was like she took
in a deep breath. She just looked out
the window for the whole ride and
relaxed,” says Phyllis.
Finally in a home again, Molly calmed
down. Gradually her nervousness
subsided, and she no longer paced.
Today Molly loves playing tug-of-war
with Barney and chasing after balls.
She doesn’t bother the barn cats and
is learning how to act around the
horses. She very rarely barks these
days, and she enjoys her special diet
food. At night, Molly and Barney sleep
in their own beds next to Phyllis and
John.
Phyllis describes Molly as a “Velcro
dog” who doesn’t leave her side.
“We’re very lucky to have her,” says
Phyllis. “I always tell people when they
are looking for pets, visit a shelter.
They are so many wonderful animals
in need of homes. And they are so
grateful to be given a second chance.”
Fund a Need
The Kentucky Humane Society has
a special fund for pets who need
extensive medical or behavior help.
Called Fund a Need, this fund pays
for medical and behavior care aboveand-beyond normal shelter care. The
funds are used for medical diagnosis
and treatment and for advanced
behavior help.
If you would like to donate to this
special fund, write "Fund a Need" on
the inside of the enclosed donation
envelope. Or donate online at
www.kyhumane.org—type in "Fund
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Resident Cat Boots Brings
Joy to Alzheimer’s Patients
The soft purr of a cat. The gentle
tail wag of a dog. For Alzheimer’s
patients, interactions with pets can
spark memories, fulfill emotional
needs, reduce social isolation—and
bring joy, says Eric Hall, founding
chief executive officer of the
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
More and more, residential facilities
welcome therapy pets as visitors.
Some facilities—such as Barton
House in Louisville—even allow cats
and dogs to live with their patients
full time. It’s a win for both pets and
people alike: pets get round-the-clock
attention, and residents get to cuddle
with and talk to the animals.
Angelique Wells, executive director
of Barton House, visited the Kentucky
Humane Society in August, looking to
adopt a pet for the facility. Angelique
says the staff originally wanted to
adopt a dog from KHS, but an eightyear-old gray cat named Boots had
other plans for them.
“Boots’ beauty caught my eye first.
Her outgoing personality won me
over completely. She is the perfect cat
for our environment,” says Angelique.
Before Boots joined Barton House,
she had spent six months at the
KHS East Campus, looking for her
forever home. She was loved by the
adoptions staff and visitors alike, but
adopters kept on passing her by.
Boots refused to live in one of the cat
colony areas. She didn’t mind dogs,
but she did not enjoy the company of
other cats. Instead, she preferred to
sit on the counter or greet people at
the front door as they came in.
“She liked to lie on the sign-in
clipboard on the counter, requiring
everyone who tried to sign-in to pet
her first,” says adoptions counselor
Kayla Saylor.
Angelique says Boots has some
quirky, dog-like traits—helpful since
the facility also has a resident dog
named Emily. The two get along well.
“We refer to Boots as our ‘cat-dog’
as she has a great vocal greeting and
has different vocal expressions for her
wishes,” she says.
Everyone at Barton House seems to
enjoy Boots’ company. The residents
laugh, pet and talk to her. The staff
report lower stress levels. And Boots
loves her morning and evening
brushes and frequent belly rubs,
provided by the residents.
“She is truly one of a kind, and we
are blessed to have her in our home,”
says Angelique. U
Boots enjoys being petted by a
Barton House resident.
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Impact
Easy Ways You Can
HELP PETS
Since you’re reading this magazine, you’re probably an
animal nut! Chances are you have a furry member of
your family (or two or three) at home. Check out easy
ways you can help local pets. Learn more about each of
these areas on our website, www.kyhumane.org or
call 502-366-3355.
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Spay and Neuter
Spaying and neutering is the number
one way you can help pets in our
community. By ensuring your pet
is not adding to pet overpopulation, you’ll prevent future
suffering—and your pet will have fewer behavior issues.
If your pet is already spayed or neutered, encourage your
friends and family to alter their pets.
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Choose the Adoption Option
If you are looking for a cat or dog, please
make adoption your first option. KHS takes
in thousands of needy pets a year. Chances
are, we have exactly the type of cat or dog
you’re looking for! If we don’t, keep checking
our website, as we add newly adoptable pets on our website
every day. If you still can’t find what you want, check other
animal shelters or breed rescues. By adopting instead of
buying a pet, you give a needy pet a second chance.
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Get Involved in T-N-R
Have community, unowned cats in your neighborhood?
Become a caregiver by giving them food, water, shelter—and
most importantly, getting them spayed or neutered at the
S.N.I.P. Clinic or through Alley
Cat Advocates’ Big Fixes. T-N-R
(trap-neuter-return) is humane
and ensures cats already in our
community can live out their lives
without creating more kittens.
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Volunteer
KHS has more than 400 volunteers who do everything from
walk dogs to socialize cats, work events to answer phones.
They even proofread this magazine and take photos of
adoptable pets—and play Santa
for “Picture Your Pets with Santa”!
Together, they donate more than
300,000 hours a year. That’s equal to
more than $2.4 million in free services!
Our volunteers find the experience to
be rewarding, as they know they are
positively impacting pets.
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Foster
Love pets but can’t adopt a permanent
addition? Become a foster parent! Our
180+ foster parents take pets into their
homes temporarily—usually just for a
few weeks or months. They help “expand
our shelter walls” by providing temporary
housing to 1,300 pets a year. Animals
who need foster care include mother cats and dogs with
their nursing babies, orphaned kittens and puppies, pets
recovering from illness or surgery, and very shy pets who
don’t do well in shelters. By becoming a foster volunteer,
you’ll directly help a needy pet and also make room for
another pet to come into our shelter.
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Donate
KHS is a 100% local, nonprofit organization. We are not an
affiliate or branch of any national animal welfare agency—so
when you give to KHS, you are assured that your money stays
in our community, helping local animals. And
you are assured we will use your donation
wisely. Charity Navigator and Worth Magazine
has ranked KHS one of the top 10 most
fiscally responsible charities in the nation.
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or East Campus. Your child will have the satisfaction of
knowing that he or she is directly helping needy pets.
Attend or Host a Benefit for KHS
KHS has fun events throughout the
year that raise money for our pets.
These include Picture Your Pets with
Santa, Dog Day at the Park, Tuxes &
Tails Benefit Gala and Waggin’ Trail
Walk for the Animals. Or consider
hosting a benefit for KHS. Our supporters have hosted
car washes, lemonade stands, sports competitions, bake
sales, garage sales, silent auctions, Wish List supply drives,
benefit nights at restaurants or shops—you name it, they’ve
probably done it!
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Teach Kids to be Good Pet Guardians
Help create a more humane future by teaching children to
be pet ambassadors. Have your child’s next birthday party
at KHS, or encourage your child to become a KHS volunteer.
Kids as young as 10 can volunteer with a parent or guardian.
Or teach your child the importance of giving. Once your child
has raised money or gathered supplies from our Wish List
(see below), call KHS and ask for a tour of our Main Campus
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Report Animal Abuse
If you know of an animal who is being abused or neglected,
contact your county’s agency that has jurisdiction to investigate
and prosecute cruelty complaints. In Jefferson County, that is
Louisville Metro Animal Services, 502-363-6609. If you live in
another county, contact animal control or the sheriff’s office.
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Tell Others About KHS
Spread the good news about what KHS is doing for pets! You
can share this issue of the Paw Street Journal with friends or
neighbors. Or tell them why you are a KHS supporter. Your
experience will spark others to learn more about KHS.
Interested in learning more about KHS? Attend Pet
Tales, a monthly "lunch and learn" at the Main Campus.
At Pet Tales you’ll get to meet staff and pets, hear about
KHS’ programs and impact—and tour the facility, from
Admissions to Adoptions. Call 502-515-3147 for info. U
KHS Wish List
In addition to monetary donations, KHS is always in need of supplies
for our shelter pets. Items from our Wish List are accepted at the Main
Campus and East Campus and at KHS Adoption Centers in Feeders
Supply stores. For larger items, please call 502-366-3355 to arrange a
drop off time and location.
• Baby wipes
• Kong toys
• Bandanas
• Kuranda dog beds
• Microwavable
heating pads
• Blankets & comforters • Latex gloves (large)
• Towels (paper & cloth)
• Bleach
• Laundry detergent
• Canned cat & dog
food
• Litter (non-clumping)
• Vacuum cleaner
(bagged, upright)
• Nylabones
• Washer & dryer
• Cat and dog toys
Children Raise $200
at Lemonade Stand
The children of Chicago Bulls center and
former UK basketball player Nazr Mohammed
and his wife, Mandi, held a fundraiser for the
Kentucky Humane Society in August. Through
a lot of hard work, the children and their
friends made $200 to help KHS pets!
They sold lemonade—complete with curbside
service—and tug toys, which the Mohammed
children learned to make at KHS summer
camp last year.
• Cat & dog treats (soft
or chewy)
• Chicken or beef broth
• Collars
• Distilled water
• Dog crates
• Dog sweaters
• Easy Cheese (squirt
cheese)
• Freezer (small, cheststyle)
• Garbage bags
• Gasoline gift cards
Instead of receiving shower gifts, Dodie Wrocklage-Harp
and Brent Harp asked family and friends to donate items
for KHS shelter pets. We appreciate their thoughtfulness
and send them best wishes on their recent marriage!
Happy puppy barks and kitten purrs to Savanna Silver;
Amani, Sir and Sanaa Mohammed; Cierra and Camryn
Collins; Tarryn Long; and Aubree Littlejohn. What an
inspiring group of kids!
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Dogs love fully supervised Doggie Daycare at KHS’s two pet resorts.
Mission Driven. Pet Approved.
Laura Larkin remembers well the first time she saw her
dog Daisy almost seven years ago. Laura was at
the Kentucky Humane Society looking for a
pet to adopt.
“It was her color that
initially caught my eye,
and when I met her,
she jumped up and
kissed me,” says Laura.
“I recognized her curious,
playful behavior from
when I had Labs growing
up—and I knew I had to
have her.”
Daisy was just over a year old when she came to live with
Laura. Still a puppy, Daisy had a lot of energy to burn. After
reading an article about the Kentucky Humane Society’s
Pet Resorts, Laura brought her bouncy, ball-loving Daisy to
Doggie Daycare at the Eastpoint Pet Resort.
“She can’t wait to get there so she can have Mark take her
out for her morning walk.”
Laura loves the excellent care Daisy receives at the Eastpoint
Pet Resort. She also appreciates that all proceeds from the
Kentucky Humane Society’s two pet resorts support KHS’
lifesaving mission. In fact, the Pet Resorts contribute about
$350,000 annually for the needy homeless pets KHS takes in.
As KHS community programs director Justine Saudan
explains, “What sets us apart from other pet resorts are
our experienced staff members who uphold our mission.
The Kentucky Humane Society advocates for the lifelong
companions that our shelters offer—and at our Pet Resorts,
we pride ourselves in understanding the unique needs of
each pet and his or her owner.”
To reflect their unique mission, the two resorts have adopted
a new slogan, ‘"Mission Driven. Pet Approved."
"It’s just another way to get the word out about just how great
the KHS community is,” says Justine. U
“I wanted her to be able to have fun and get some exercise
when I was at work, and I didn’t want to worry about leaving
her outside,” says Laura.
Daisy is now a regular guest at Eastpoint and comes for both
boarding and daycare.
“She likes to sit up at the front desk. She thinks she works
there,” says Laura. “I never have to worry because she knows
everyone there and she knows the routine.”
Routines are very important to Daisy. Recently, Daisy and
Laura went to a pet psychic, who told Laura that she does an
excellent job setting Daisy’s schedule.
“I also found out that those sad hungry looks are just a ploy
for extra food,” says Laura with a laugh.
The Eastpoint Pet Resort staff love the weekly visits from Daisy
and are happy to keep her in her routine.
“Daisy just loves Mark, who manages the resort,” says Laura.
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The Kentucky Humane Society offers luxury pet boarding at its Eastpoint Pet
Resort and a rustic setting with nature trails at its Fern Creek Pet Resort.
Both resorts offer Doggie Daycare, all-breed grooming and extra care and
attention for your cat or dog. Expertly run by true pet lovers, the pet resorts
also support KHS’ lifesaving mission.
Events
Tuxes & Tails 2012
It was a night to remember: adoptable pets, elegant
women and dapper men, dinner, dancing, auction items for
every taste and budget, and a signature drink created by
Presenting Sponsor Brown-Forman. And all for the benefit of
the cats and dogs at the Kentucky Humane Society.
Presented by
When it was all said and done, the 2012 Tuxes & Tails Benefit
Auction and Gala Aug. 18 raised more than $200,000—the
most ever in the gala’s 18-year history. More important than
the amount is what this will allow KHS to do: save the lives of
thousands of abandoned animals over the next year.
and The Underwriters Group; our
many auction donors and table
sponsors; and to the 450 guests
who came out in support of our
pets. Thanks also to emcees
Angie Fenton of WHAS11/The
Voice Tribune and Brian Goode
of WAVE 3 and to auctioneer Rick
Wardlow. And thanks especially
to the Tuxes & Tails committee, who worked tirelessly and
enthusiastically to ensure this year’s success.
A hearty thanks to Presenting Sponsor Brown-Forman;
Platinum Sponsor Cathy and Earl Zion; and Silver Sponsors
Jean Frazier, Sam Swope Auto Group, Today’s Woman
The icing on the dog biscuit? All 10 adoptable pets who
attended the gala have found their forever homes—
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25 YEARS of Picture Your Pets with Santa
This year Feeders Supply and the Kentucky Humane Society are celebrating
their 25th year of Picture Your Pets with Santa. This annual event is a tradition
for many pet families, who every December go to a Feeders Supply store
to have professional portraits taken of their beloved pets—cats, dogs, even
chickens and bunnies!
Pet parents can choose to have their photos printed professionally or onsite, or provided on a thumb drive. Photos can also be made into Christmas
ornaments, mugs, iPhone covers and key chains among other options.
Feeders Supply provides advertising and space at their stores at no cost to the
Kentucky Humane Society and to other local animal welfare groups. Last year
Picture Your Pets provided almost $50,000 for KHS’ lifesaving mission! This is
in addition to the rent-free adoption centers that Feeders Supply provides KHS
at seven of its stores. Half of all KHS pets are adopted at a Feeders Supply.
Picture Your Pets with Santa is held the first two weekends in December. See
the back of this magazine for store hours and more information. This year’s
Picture Your Pets with Santa is sponsored by Natural Balance Pet Food Inc. U
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Thanks
Sara Adams Estate
Rick A. Adrio D.M.D.
AT&T
Ms. Robin Barich
Ms. Rebecca A. Beld
Dr. Robin Bideau & Mr. Brent
Bideau
Mr. Brink Bloembergen
Mr. & Mrs. Philip D. Bloyd
Bluefin Seafood Corporation
Boone Gardiner Garden Center
Brown-Forman
Leigh Anne & Jennifer Burke
Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
Britney, Phil & Ryan Chaney
Charitable Auto Resources Inc.
Mr. Rusty Cheuvront
Churchill Downs Incorporated
Mr. Jim Clark
Toni & Charles Clem
Mrs. Kathy Clements
Ms. Nancy Coffey
Mrs. Sherri Crosby
Julie & Dan Crutcher
Ms. Patricia A. Curtis
Cylicron
The Kentucky Humane Society would like to thank the
following donors for their generous contributions of $500
or more between July 1–September 30, 2012.
Shervin Dashti
Ms. Kimberly D. Deel
DeMott Technical Solutions, Inc.
Ms. Christine Dennis
Ms. Kelly Douglas
Christie Dutton
Heather Falmen
Mr. Randy Fields
Footworks, Inc.
Frances Lee Jasper Oriental
Rugs
Ms. Belinda Gates
GE Foundation
Mark Grindstaff
Dr. & Mrs. Jason Guin
Ms. Kelly Hammons
Ms. Nancy Harris
Ms. Martina Hazel
Mrs. Janet L. Heberle
Mr. & Mrs. David Heimerdinger
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Heitz
Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Hendon
Ms. Mary E. Herche
Ms. Rachael Hicks
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Mr. David H. Hobbs
Mr. Bill Howard
Ms. Charlotte Ipsan
O.H. Irvine Estate
The Johnston Family
Foundation
Mrs. Dorothy C. Joseph
Lori & Kevin Redmon
Mr. & Mrs. John Kelly
Mrs. Katherine Kern
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Kerrick
Ms. Cynthia Koplos
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Krinock
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Lamb
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lamkin
Ms. Sarah Lee
Mrs. Jann Logsdon
Pam & Rob Longwell
Louisville Bats Baseball
Mr. & Mrs. Monte Lucas
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Lynch
Ms. Laura Maraman
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Marcum
Allen S. Mattingly Trust
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Maynard
Mr. Tom McDonald
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff McGowan
Mr. Mike McJunkins & Mrs. Deb
Dillon
Metro United Way Inc.
Middleton Reutlinger
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Milantoni
Ms. Lisa Moore
Vicki Moore
Mr. Tommy Musselman
Ryan Newman Foundation
David Nicklies
One Stroke Inks
Mr. James O’Reilly
Park Community Federal Credit
Union
Mr. Glenn Price & Mr. Jody
Zimmerman
Mr. William S. Reeser Jr.
Rev. Linda Reichenbecher
Republic Bank & Trust
Marlow Riedling
Barbara & Larry Robertson
Royal Fine Jewelers
Sam Swope Auto Group, Inc.
Mrs. Debbie Scoppechio & Mr.
Rick Duffy
Tammy Siers & Jim Dusenberry
Mr. James Smith
Denice Steinmann
Stens LLC
Mary Stivers & Janice Crenshaw
Mr. & Mrs. Keith R. Strausburg
Ms. Patti Swope
Sam Swope Fund
The Estopinal Group LLC
Mrs. Suzie Thompson
Truist Altruism, Connected
Mr. Clell Turney
Unified Foodservice Purchasing
Co.
Ms. June Viers
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Vignoe
Wehr Constructors
Wells Fargo Ins Svcs USA, Inc.
Ms. Sharon L. Winstel
Mrs. Allison J. Woosley
Mrs. Diana Yeager
Ms. Laura Younkin
Mr. & Mrs. W. Earl Zion Jr.
The Zoeller Co
2013 KHS Calendar
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer!
Looking for a great gift this season? Purchase the
Kentucky Humane Society’s 2013 Calendar for your
family and friends...and for yourself! With more than 150
photos of beloved pets from our community, the calendar
also includes $100 in coupons for KHS grooming,
behavior training and adoptions, plus a free dog wash at
Feeders Supply—and all proceeds support KHS.
Calendars will be available for purchase at Feeders
Supply stores and at KHS locations in mid November.
Don’t have a Feeders Supply or KHS location near you?
Or call 502-515-3152 to purchase calendars.
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The following people donated $50 or more in honor or
memory of a loved one between July 1–September 30, 2012.
Visit Stooge, a five-month-old kitten, at the KHS adoption center at the St. Matthews Feeders Supply.
In Memory of...
Angel, my beloved
Chihuahua
by Ms. Rita Crawford
Alice Ewals
by KIVA White
by Richard Oehme
by Rick & Jo-Ann Boisseau
Ann Epping Lang
by WHAS 11
Ann Hutt
by Ms. Sharon K. Timmons
Apollo
by Ms. Angie Willis
Augie, my beloved beagle
by Ms. Bernice Blake
Baby
by Ms. Anne Stites
Barbara Wallner Hendricks
by Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Atkinson
by Becky Beanblossom
by Ms. June E. Morris
by Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs
by Donna & Jerry Wesbecker
Bella
by Ms. Barbara Cochran
Bill Huntsman
by Friends & Family
by the U.S. Geological
Survey’s Ohio Water Science
Center
by Ms. Gail Williams
by Friends at USGS Kentucky
Water Science Center
Biscuit, our beloved dog
by Dennis & Linda Ehringer
Blackie
by Ms. Sean Arms
Bob Payne
by Rob, Sheri, Catherine &
Matthew Christian
Bodhi, beloved dog of Cene
& Jan Colgan
by Mr. & Mrs. James Fugitte
Boomer & Sylvia
by Ms. Vickie Claxon
Brittany, beloved Cocker
Spaniel of Ginger Brown &
David Munden
by Ms. Marlene M. Muse
Fluffy & Gail Abell
by Ben Degener
Buger, Baby, Muffin &
Goldie, our babies
by Mr. & Mrs. Layne Smith
Gary Balthrop
by L.A. After Club, Jack &
Beverly Kroulek
Callie Marchand
by Ms. Robin L. Wallace
Gerald Beard
by Employees at Meritor, Inc.
Carl Erbeck
by Optik By Korrect
Gloria Lee Browne
by Ms. Ann-Nita McDonald
by Karen & Mark Choate
by Ms. Madge M. Huecker
Casey & Simon Feldt
by the Muellers & Oakley
Caspian
by Jim & Rebecca Groves
CB Karwejna
by Ms. Carolyn Merwin
Charles Shontz
by The Holiday Rambler
RV Club
Fudge
by Ms. Linda J. Woodhouse
Hazel Hurt
by Angela Johnson, Pam &
Tinker Tiller
Indigo "Indi"
by Mr. Guy Clemmer
Indy
by James & Jacquelyn Craig
Cleo
by Ms. Carolyn Arnold
Jack Hurt, my Brother
by Mr. James S. Hurt
Col. Charles R. Moore Sr.
by John A. Kennedy Democrat
Club
by Mr. & Mrs. W. Mitchell
Nance
by Steve & Lou Prince
by Brenda & Stuart Hampton
by Mr. Darryl Cox
by Pinehurst Properties, LLP
by Ms. Donna A. Richardson
Jason
by Melinda & Larry Snyder
Comet, Icey & Lexi
by Optik By Korrect
Daisy Boden
by Beth Drummonds
Dale Josey’s Mother
by Ms. Millicent Meehan
Diana Baumann
by Mr. & Mrs. Hal Bauman
Donald Herman
by Ms. Janice L. Craig
Dorothy Knoer
by Mr. Derrick R. Riddle
Dorsey
by Mrs. Jill Donahue
Elizabeth Trent
by Mrs. Susan Blakely
Jean Downs, my Aunt
by Mr. James E. Groves
Jeanie
by Ms. Mary Weilage
Jennie E. Hodges
by Tammy Loomis & Chuck
Lacy with Lacy, Campbell &
Munique, PC
Jennifer Parker
by Ms. Duane D. Andrews
by Ms. Bonny J. Letizia
by Scott & Susan Cox
Jillian Zimmerlee
by Ms. Andree Mondor
Jimmy Gray, in honor of
his birthday
by Ms. Joyce Caummisar
Kadie, our beloved
chocolate lab
by Ms. Marietta Mathena
Michael Bond
by Ms. Wanda F. Greene
by Marcia & Richard St. Cyr
Link & Mariana Neely
by P. Barry Wise
by Ms. Anne Burdorf
Kenny Williams
by Mr. & Mrs. Ron Glore
Miss Kitty
by Ms. Elizabeth A. Carey
Peanut & Rascal
by Ms. Jean Wilkins
Kensie
by Mr. James R. Watkins
Mollie Blake
by Ms. Bernice Blake
Peanut, my Lhasa Apso
by Ms. Lisa A. Parker
Kent Vogelsang
by Mr. Eric Anderson
by Mr. Don R. Evans
by Gypsy & Parker Hoge
by Horse Creek Resort
by Mr. & Mrs. George H.
White
by Mark & Michele Conder
by Gary & Patty Green
by RE/MAX Properties East
Staff & Associates
by Mike & Wendy Skelton
by Mr. Hal Friedman
Mutt, Ruffles, Missy,
Bubbles & Squeak
by Ampelio & Rose Isetti
Peanut, our cat
by Mr. & Mrs. Ian Cassidy
Kimberly Leigh Hellems
Carricato
by Peter & Tiffany Horning
Lincoln, beloved dog of the
Perry family
by Ms. Janet K. Scott
Louise Lang
by Ms. Linda I. Berry
Lucy, Willie & Gudzi
by Ms. Virginia M. Mayer
Luli & Sophie, beloved
companions of Sheri Arnold
by Mr. Stephen A. Thomas
Lynne Huecker
by Mr. Laurance E. Huecker
Macy, beloved dog of Dave
& Debbie Simpson
by Mrs. Allison J. Woosley
Maldon L. Smith Jr.
by Ms. Pauline F. Smith
Mama Cat
by Steve & Bob
Joan Hulsey
by friends & co-workers at the
VA Medical Center
Marilyn, my beloved
Golden Retriever
by Mr. Robert W. Arnold
Jonell Mattingly Hardesty
by Mary Clare Strubel Jodrie
& family
Mary Alice, AW & Dick
by Ms. Joyce Wicke
Max & Buffy
by Derrick Drake
My Grandpa Z. & Papa H.
by Mary Zimmerman
Myrtle
by Sharon Lamb & Ed Garber
Nancy Manke
by Ms. Arline J. Lang
Nancy Stewart Mulheirn
by Central High School MCA
by Mrs. Melissa Howell
by JRA Architects
by K. Norman Berry
Associates, PLLC
by Barney, Pat, Audrey &
Claire McCulloch
by Morel Construction Co. LLC
by Wanda & Mike Powers
by Joseph & Emily Wagner
by Mr. Alan Whitworth
by YMCA of Greater Louisville
by Michele & William Eckels
by KSPMA
by Friends at DTW Architects,
Hugh Osteen, David Burnett,
Holly & David Thompson &
Amanda Mendieta
Nicky
by Ms. Kathrine M. Harris
Nicole Lee Winningham
by Mr. Richard Bagley
Nubby
by Mrs. Dianne B. Stoess
Patti Bright
by Joe & Joan Buonadonna
by Middletown Christian
Church
Paul H. Ruby
by Mr. & Mrs. A. Roy Burks
by Friends at the Office of
Financial Managent/Finance
Cabinet; Tom Howard, Jamie
Puggles & Girl
by LaVaun Hoppman
Rachel Lynn Cummins
by Anna & Wayne Allard
by Gary & Patty Green
by Mr. Joshua Griffin
by Mrs. Sarah E. RoosaCollins
by The Weintraubs
by Anna & Wayne Allard
by Jennifer, Eugene & Karen
Callahan
by Courtney Rachel & Kathy
Peacock
by Keith & Dale Vincent
by Ms. Geraldine M. Alsup
by Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Davis
by Sarah & Adam
Romoslawski
by Miss Sandy Stencavage
by Norton Healthcare Patient
& Family Advisory Council
Facilitators
Rachel Lynn Owens
by Ms. Carissa R. Fravel
by Ms. Karen Krzmarzick
Ralphie Mallory 11/23/04 to 04/12/12
by Ms. Cathy Miles
Richard J. Fleitz
by Eddie (and Julie & Greg)
Roy Tompkins
by Mr. & Mrs. Albert L. Bryant
by Kenne Deickman
by Ms. Denise T. Harris
by Sug Bryant
by Bernice Tompkins
Ruby
by Mrs. David Karem
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Thanks
Ruffles, my beloved cat of
20 years
by Lynn Haydon
Ruth Francis
by Ms. Jean H. Callaghan
by Ms. Barbara P. Hancock
by L. Andrew & Peggy Hanlein
Sadie Bug
by Mary Taylor
Scott Alan Witherington
by Ms. Katherine A.
Witherington
by Paula & Charles Russell
& Family
Simon, beloved dog of
Steve & Linda Feldt
by Ms. Bernice Blake
Chai, a six-year-old cat, is available for adoption
at the KHS Main Campus.
by Henry Robert Nickel
by Solid Light, Inc.
by Jack & Shirley Gillespie
by Mr. & Mrs. John Bugh
by Ms. Sarah V. Campbell
by Mrs. Bonnie H. Fritschner
by Craig & Merrell Grant
by Mrs. Judy Hagemann
by Ms. Marsha C. Priddy
by Ms. Helen R. Reutlinger
by Mr. Kenneth Reutlinger Jr.
by Terry & Gordon Coe
by Janis & Keith London &
Meg & Michael Hoister
by Bob, Kristen & Nick
Pennington
Sue Stull, my Daughter
by Ms. Eula Stull
Sir Winston
by Mr. & Mrs. David Pigram
Tasha Cat
by Ms. Linda J. Woodhouse
Stannye Blakely Musson
by Channie & Bill Earley
by Mr. Douglas J. Pettibone &
Ms. Marcia F. Rickenbacker
by Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Smith
by Mr. & Mrs. Ray J. Hosmer
by Mr. Edward Nickel
Theodore, our beloved cat
by Ellana & Matthew Bessen
Thomas Runnels
by Jim & Aimee Runnels
by Jill J. Bell
by Susan C. Bennett
by Ms. Karen Blair
by Mr. Brett Blattman
by Mr. Brink Bloembergen
by Mr. & Mrs. Edward Jenkins
by Kentucky Broadcasters
Association, Inc.
by Becky Landis
by Rick & Gina Maynard
by Mr. & Mrs. Jeff McGowan
by Millicent & John Meehan
by Mike & Terry Mills
by Mr. Glenn Price & Mr. Jody
Zimmerman
by The sales team at WDRB/
WMYO
by Russ & Barbara Rogers
by William & Penelope Sims
by TeleRep
by Steve & Scott Trager & all
of Republic Bank
Thomas Snead, my
Husband
by Mrs. Roseltha Snead
Trevajane Wallace
by Ms. Tracy L. McArdle
by Ms. Carol V. Pfile
Will & Bella
by Mr. Raymond V. Zeller
Two Paws Up!
A ‘Beery’
Successful
Event
Jane Krauth, treasurer
of the LAGERS
Homebrew Club and
S.N.I.P. Clinic volunteer,
and Leah Dienes,
partner and head
brewer of Apocalypse
Brew Works, presented a $2,500 check to KHS
communications director Andrea Blair, representing the
Kentucky Humane Society. They raised the money at
Yappy Hour, a dog-friendly event held during Louisville
Craft Beer Week in October. More than 500 people
came out to Apocalypse Brew Works to sample beers,
enjoy burgers from Grind food truck and donate to
KHS. Thank you, everyone!
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Zeus
by Ms. Emma K. Wallace
Heathcliff
by Optik By Korrect
In Honor of…
Jo-Jo, my yellow lab
by Mr. Overton C. Stivers
Bernadette McIntire, for
caring for our "foster
failure" hound dog
by Mr. & Mrs. Ian Cassidy
Josie, Luke, Duke, Angel,
Pepper & LoLa
by Ms. G-Ann Hatfield
Charlie
by Ms. Betty Schafer
Chewy
by Mrs. Olivia S. Beneke
Cindy Vaughan & Steve
Flinn’s marriage
by Paul, Dana, & Rachel
Greathouse
Julie Weihe
by LG&E Energy Services Inc.
Kim Smith’s Birthday
by Col. Mike & Connie Harden
Lucy
by Terry L. Fothergill
Michael Widerschein’s
Birthday
by Ms. Lotte W. Widerschein
Rick Maynard’s 50th
Birthday
by Mr. Brink Bloembergen
by Mrs. Melissa E. Clark
by Mr. Jeff Darland
by Mr. Mike McJunkins & Mrs.
Deb Dillon
by Mr. David Farmer
by Ms. Melissa Faurest
by Ms. Carolyn C. Frazier
by Mr. & Mrs. David Harbin
by Sharon & John Hassmann
by William Karem
by Ms. Stephanie Mattingly
by Gina & Rick Maynard
by Mrs. Karen Sherman
by Ms. Denise Yater
Mr. & Mrs. Bud Thompson
by Ms. Bonnie Bizer
Riley Mayberry
by Mr. James L. Coorssen Jr.
by Mr. Austin Mayberry
Dr. Crockett & Sabu
by Ms. Kimberly Raho
Natalie White’s Birthday
by Kevin & Natalie White
Sophie
by Mr. & Mrs. Don Shurbet
Fluffy & Seymore
by Ms. Jean Wilkins
Rachel Greathouse on her
9th Birthday
by Dad & Mom
Susan Hughes Birthday
by Barbara H. Short
Dane Bruenderman’s
Birthday
by Anonymous
Harper Sawning’s birthday
by Ms. Susan Sawning
S.N.I.P. Clinic ‘Primps’ 94 Dogs in August
Thanks to a generous grant from PetSmart Charities Inc., 94 pit bull
terriers were “primped” at the KHS S.N.I.P. Clinic in August.
The dogs were spayed or neutered and received a nail trim, bandana
and other accessories for just $20. It was part of PetSmart Charities’
“Primp Your Pit” Campaign, to encourage owners of pit bull terriers to
spay or neuter their pets.
Sadly, pit bull terriers and cats are the two animal populations most in
danger of ending up in shelters because of overpopulation. Spaying
and neutering pets is the most effective way to keep pets out of shelters.
In February the S.N.I.P. Clinic hosted “Beat
the Heat” to spay female cats, also funded
by PetSmart Charities. A total of 91 cats were
spayed at no cost through this program.
PetSmart Charities is also generously funding
a grant to spay and neuter cats and pit bull
terriers in the 40214 and 40215 zip codes
for free. Free transportation in these zips is
also provided. Call the S.N.I.P. Clinic for more
information, 502-636-FIX1 (3491).
Volunteer De-Tails
Tuxes & Tails committee chair advises everyone to
FIND YOUR PASSION
KHS board member Karen Krinock
knows quite a bit about the rewards
of volunteering. As the employee
volunteer coordinator at BrownForman, she connects hundreds of
her coworkers to fulfilling volunteer
opportunities.
“My advice to everyone is to find
something you are passionate
about—and just do it,” she says.
It’s a philosophy that Karen lives by.
“I have always had such a soft heart
for animals,” she says. “It sounds
like a cliché, but animals have no
voice. It’s up to us to protect them
and to educate others about humane
treatment.”
Ten years ago Karen decided she
could help pets by joining the KHS
Tuxes & Tails Benefit Gala & Auction
committee. She had experience
working events, and she was
passionate about KHS’ mission.
Karen has
chaired this
signature event
for the last
eight years.
This year’s gala
on Aug. 18
raised a record
amount—
more than
$200,000—and attracted a recordbreaking crowd of 450. All proceeds
benefit KHS’ lifesaving mission.
“I am so grateful for Karen and for her
incredible committee members,” says
Lori Redmon, KHS President and CEO.
“They all work so enthusiastically to
create a magical, memorable evening.
But as fun as this evening is, what’s
really important are the additional lives
KHS will be able to save because of the
money raised at Tuxes & Tails.”
To attendees at Tuxes & Tails, the event
looks effortless. But Karen and her
team of about 30 committee members
spend six months out of the year
preparing for the annual gala. They
do everything from taste testing the
menu to choosing the linens and table
decorations—to gathering hundreds of
items for the silent and live auctions.
“You are only as good as the people
around you,” says Karen. “Thankfully,
I have an incredible committee. We
have fun and laugh, and over the
years we have become such good
friends. And on the evening of Tuxes
& Tails, we get to see all our efforts
pay off.”
With this year’s Tuxes & Tails now over,
Karen and her hard-working team are
already looking forward to 2013.
“We already have an idea for next
year’s theme,” Karen says with a
gleam in her eye. “It’s going to be
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Become a Volunteer
The Kentucky Humane
Society is grateful to have
wonderful volunteers who
provide their time and talent
to help our animals. We rely
on volunteers to walk dogs,
socialize cats, take photos
of adoptable pets, answer
phones and work events.
Interested in becoming a
KHS volunteer? Visit
www.kyhumane.org or
call 502-515-3145.
2012 Tuxes & Tails committee members and friends (back row) Jeanine Phillips, Kate Hendon, Patrick
McClaine, Kevin Charlson, Kelly Douglas, Melissa Murphy, Karen Krinock, Allison Woosley, Mark Turner,
Karen Jones, Kim Ulrich, Leigh Anne Burke, Tom King and Marlow Riedling. (Front row) April Coffman,
Heather Sarne, Jennifer Archie, Hope Gardiner, Cynthia Fackler, Sandy Wolf and Jonathan Wolf.
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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
Picture Your Pets with Santa
Celebrating 25 years of helping area pets
Saturdays December 1 & 8 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.)
Sundays December 2 & 9 (noon–5 p.m.)
at all Feeders Supply locations*
Professional photos of your pets with Santa.
Photo packages starting at $10 and gift items
starting at only $12.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE
KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY AND OTHER
AREA ANIMAL WELFARE AGENCIES.
Last year Picture Your Pets with Santa raised
almost $50,000 for KHS’ lifesaving mission!
*Baxter Avenue location hours: Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m.,
Sundays noon–4 p.m.
Your pet can bring holiday joy and a forever friend to homeless animals this season.
Calendar
DECEMBER
NOVEMBER
1-2 & Picture Your Pets with Santa, Feeders
8-9 Supply stores
13 Volunteer Orientation, Main Campus,
5:30 p.m.
11 Volunteer Orientation, Main Campus,
5:30 p.m.
14 Pet Tales, Main Campus, noon
22-23 Main Campus and East Campus closed
23 Feeders Supply adoption centers closed
12 Pet Tales, Main Campus, noon
24-25 Main Campus and East Campus closed
25 Feeders Supply adoption centers closed
JANUARY
For more information about KHS events,
programs or volunteer opportunities, visit
14 www.kyhumane.org or call (502) 366-3355.
www.kyhumane.org
1All KHS locations and Feeders Supply stores closed
9Pet Tales, Main Campus, noon