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Kentucky Humane Society - Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center Animal shelter in Louisville, KY

MISSION:
The Kentucky Humane Society is a champion for companion animals. Through leadership, education and proactive solutions, we are creating more compassionate communities.

Founded in 1884, the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is the oldest and largest animal welfare agency in the state thanks to private supporters. As the area’s number-one resource for pets and pet services, KHS is dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in our area.

The Kentucky Humane Society is the state's largest pet adoption agency. Through adoptions, education programs and spay/neuter efforts, KHS offers proactive solutions to the pet overpopulation crisis in our area.

Donor support and special fundraising events enable KHS to continue sheltering and providing care for thousands of needy, unwanted animals each year. We do not receive any state or federal funding.

The Kentucky Humane Society also has a full-time spay/neuter clinic in Louisville. The S.N.I.P. Clinic provides affordable spay/neuter surgeries to owned cats and dogs. To schedule an appointment, please visit www.kyhumane.org/snip or call (502) 636-3491.

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Adoptions by Appointment
241 Steedly Drive
Louisville, KY 40214
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Adoptions by Appointment

241 Steedly Drive

Louisville, KY 40214

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Adoptable pets at Kentucky Humane Society - Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center

We'll also keep you updated on Ronald (Main Campus)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ronald (Main Campus)

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Clarabelle (Main Campus)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Clarabelle (Main Campus)

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Tinky (Main Campus-Waived Fee)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Tinky (Main Campus-Waived Fee)

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Dream (Main Campus-Waived Fee)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Dream (Main Campus-Waived Fee)

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Auggie (Main Campus-Waived Fee)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Auggie (Main Campus-Waived Fee)

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Apollo (Main Campus-Waived Fee)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Apollo (Main Campus-Waived Fee)

Domestic Mediumhair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Senior
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Chance (Main Campus-Waived Fee)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Chance (Main Campus-Waived Fee)

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Hatteras (Main Campus-Waived Fee)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Hatteras (Main Campus-Waived Fee)

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Louisville, KY
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Louisville, Ky.

Additional adoption info

The KHS adoption fee typically range from $65 to $135 for cats and kittens and $85 to $400 for dogs and puppies (plus an additional $10.50 for any applicable licensing fees) and includes:
- Spaying/neutering
- Vaccinations
- Microchipping (we also register the chip for you!)
- Over $125 in KHS gift certificates

Visit www.kyhumane.org to learn more about our adoption process.

Adoption application

https://www.kyhumane.org/adopt/adoption-faq#adopt2

http://www.kyhumane.org/donate

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We'll also keep you updated on Dovie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dovie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Scottsburg, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Derby's adoption status with email updates.
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Derby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Jeffersonville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Hobbs's adoption status with email updates.
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Hobbs

Shih Tzu

Male, 2 mos
LaGrange, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Millie's adoption status with email updates.
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Millie

Golden Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Annabelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Annabelle

Golden Retriever

Female, Adult
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Bell's adoption status with email updates.
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Bell

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Jeffersonville, IN

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