Pets

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PHOTOS: This week’s adorable, adoptable pets from KHS

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published February 26, 2020 at 11:25 AM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published February 21, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Missing dog returns to California owner after 2 years in Michigan

Snowball, missing from California for two years, was found in Michigan thanks to his microchip, according to a report.

Cheyenne Brown

Published February 20, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published February 13, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published February 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published January 31, 2020 at 2:24 PM

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Mercy the comfort dog returns from mission trip to Ohio

Louisville's first Cat Cafe turns 1 year old

Woman requests to adopt dogs with most seniority and special needs from NC shelter

VIDEO: Miniature pig stolen from Louisville pet store

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VIDEO: Kentucky woman finds missing dog more than 2 years later

A Kentucky woman has found her dog after more than two years and we can't stop watching the reunion video.

John P. Wise

Published January 24, 2020 at 1:46 PM

Florida brewing company collaborates with animal shelter by putting rescue dogs on beer cans

Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton is partnering up with the Manatee County Animal Shelter to find homes for dogs.

ABC7 Staff

Published January 23, 2020 at 6:32 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published January 16, 2020 at 12:57 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published January 9, 2020 at 9:14 AM

My son Colt, now 11 years old, was matched with a Canine Companion named Wink, a lab-golden retriever cross, in August.

Shannon Cogan

Published January 7, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Record-setting adoption figures leave KHS celebrating ‘Year Of The Cat’

KHS recorded its largest adoption year on record last year, as 6,902 animals found new homes.

WAVE3.com Staff

Published January 6, 2020 at 1:17 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

December 20 December 20

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

December 6 December 6

Olmsted Academy South students organize Puppy Room fundraiser

Students at Olmsted Academy South organized a Puppy Room for their classmates Wednesday.

Sara Rivest

December 4 December 4

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

November 22 November 22

INCREDIBLE: Therapy dogs in Florida pose for Thanksgiving-inspired photo

With help from their handlers, the dogs posed for this Thanksgiving-inspired photo. It was a lot of work for the dogs (AND the handlers!) but the photo was worth it.

ABC7 Staff

Published November 7, 2019 at 10:40 AM

Animal rescue community mourns woman killed on Dixie Highway

A woman killed after being hit by a car on Dixie Highway is being remembered as a leader in the Louisville animal rescue community.

Mike Fussell

Published November 1, 2019 at 11:47 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published October 31, 2019 at 8:19 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published October 24, 2019 at 8:43 PM

KHS announces new home for Equine Program

The equine facility includes over 42 acres of pasture, 38 stalls, a quarantine barn, and an indoor arena for year-round riding and training.

Makayla Ballman

Published October 24, 2019 at 6:28 PM

Paws with Purpose celebrates 15 years of inmates training service dogs

For more than 15 years, inmates at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women have been training dogs while serving time thanks to a partnership with an organization called Paws with Purpose.

Taylor Durden

Published October 24, 2019 at 12:06 AM

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Published October 17, 2019 at 9:59 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published October 9, 2019 at 10:36 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of the adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published October 3, 2019 at 4:07 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of its adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published September 26, 2019 at 9:17 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of its adorable dogs and cats available for adoption.

Published September 19, 2019 at 11:23 AM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of the adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published September 12, 2019 at 6:24 PM

PetFirst marks anniversary by offering free treats for pets

The company celebrated its 15th anniversary -- that’s 105 in dog years -- so it is packaging 15,000 treats to be shared with shelter dogs in 15 cities.

WAVE3.com Staff

Published September 10, 2019 at 8:07 PM

Each week the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of their adoptable pets. Take a look at these adorable cats and dogs.

Published September 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM

20 kittens expected to be put up for adoption after being found on roadside

Twenty 6-week-old kittens may have been dumped on the side of a local road.

Published September 3, 2019 at 4:34 PM

Parvo Virus hits Southern Indiana Animal Rescue trying to help puppies

The Southern Indiana Animal Rescue is struggling to keep up after 12 of the puppies they’ve taken in have been diagnosed with the virus.

Rachael Krause

Published August 30, 2019 at 6:09 PM

As parents, we want the best for our children. We want to help them in any way possible.

Shannon Cogan

Published August 16, 2019 at 7:42 PM

Mercy the comfort dog returns from lifting spirits in Dayton

Mercy is a 6-year-old golden retriever who’s had more than 2,000 hours of training to become a comfort dog.

David Mattingly

Published August 13, 2019 at 12:20 AM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of the adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published August 8, 2019 at 5:37 PM

Leslie walked into the Asheville Humane Society July 24 with a question and a request: “Which two dogs have been here the longest, with the most special needs? I’m here to take them both home with me.”

Jennifer Miller

Published August 2, 2019 at 1:54 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published July 24, 2019 at 10:06 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing pictures of the adorable cats and dogs available for adoption. (All photos from KHS)

Published July 19, 2019 at 11:22 AM

Shamrock Pet Foundation helps provide trauma kits to LMPD K9 officers

The kits include material needed for the dogs in case of emergency including NARCAN.

Makayla Ballman

Published July 16, 2019 at 4:43 PM

Local animal shelter needs volunteers July 16-18

Demolition is set to be done over the kennels next week -- Tuesday through Thursday.

Published July 11, 2019 at 6:22 PM

Lawmaker proposing legislation to crack down on service dog misuse

A new bill pre-filed in Frankfort looks make it illegal for Kentuckians to use their untrained pet as a service dog.

Garrett Wymer

Published June 26, 2019 at 7:13 PM

With the temperatures rising, it’s important to remember to protect your pets in the hot weather

Every year, companion animals suffer and die when their owners leave them in a parked car while they're running errands.

Makayla Ballman

Published June 26, 2019 at 6:48 PM

Second Chances Wildlife Center in a ‘stinky’ situation

The Second Chances Wildlife Center is in need of donations to build more outdoor enclosures.

Makayla Ballman

Published June 11, 2019 at 8:06 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of the adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published June 6, 2019 at 5:12 PM

Donated medical supplies credited with saving puppy

The donated supplies help organizations as budget cuts increase.

Makayla Ballman

Published June 5, 2019 at 3:41 PM

VIDEO: Dog, baby deer become fast friends in Kentucky

A Woodford County woman was able to capture “an amazing experience” between her dog and a friendly fawn.

Published June 4, 2019 at 3:03 PM

Each week, the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of its adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published May 31, 2019 at 10:49 AM

Each week the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of their adorable cats and dogs available for adoption.

Published May 24, 2019 at 3:30 PM

WATCH: Dog trained to get beer, koozie, throw away cans

A Kentucky man has trained his dog to get him a beer out of the refrigerator. And get a koozie. And throw away the empties.