A Louisville animal shelter is asking for more donations heading into the new year.The Kentucky Humane Society has received $35,000 from Petco Love.The investment is being used to triple-match any donations made to the shelter before the end of 2023.Organizers encourage people to donate even small amounts because it can make a huge difference.“We are […]
How one Kentuckian is turning old pumpkins into animal food
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Now that Thanksgiving and Halloween are a sweet memory, one Kentuckian is making sure the old gourds don’t go to waste. What You Need To Know Julia Renton held a pumpkin toss for the second year in a row The pumpkins will be fed to wildlife on her farm in Jefferson County […]
Overcrowding means Louisville Metro Animal Services may have to start euthanizing animals | News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Metro Animal Services said its shelter is running out of space, and leaders there are worried it may not be a “no-kill” shelter much longer. A “Wall of Fame” at the shelter highlights animals that have found homes. But in less than a week, more than 60 dogs were brought to […]
Louisville Metro Animal Services facing overcrowding problem
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville Metro Animal Services is facing record animal crowding, which could potentially effect its no-kill status. Animal shelter overcrowding has become a problem for shelters across the country. In Louisville, 67 dogs are currently in need of adoption at LMAS. LMAS has taken in 1,000 more animals than last year and […]
Louisville Metro Animal Services waives adoption fees as shelter exceeds capacity
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville Metro Animal Services is seeking the community’s help to avoid euthanizing animals as the shelter is now operating over capacity. The shelter said it will be waiving all adoption fees and reclaim fees in order to reduce the kennel population. The organization sent out a notice on Friday morning as […]