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Happy St. Patrick's Day!For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way: Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day.” —Irish blessing.​ (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"606558931397616234",nav:"none",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"1",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"2/0/ [...]

Will You Please Be Mine? As of Feb. 6, the world’s population is over 8 billion people. Taz just needs one!Taz has been with us longer than any other dog in recent memory.​ In fact, he has spent 615 days without a home of his own.Taz has been looking for his special human since June 2021. Please make 2023 his year!He receives a great deal of love and is a favorite among the inmate handlers in Camp K-9 at the Kentucky State Reformatory. But he deserves a home.Taz [...]

Merry Christmas to All! The weather outside is frightful, but inside it's so delightful!It's the best time to enjoy a cozy home.We are counting our blessings of support, donations and volunteers​ that help HSOC during the winter seasonwhen pet rescues can make a life or death difference for homeless pets. What's in Santas Bag for Your Pets There is a reason why Jackson Galaxy, a well-known cat behaviorist, travels with guitar case filled with wand an [...]

November Newsletter Happy Thanksgiving! Soon we will give thanks for our many blessings. As you gather or cook for your family, you can indulge your pets with some treats from the table but please keep in mind human foods that your pets can't have such as onions, leeks, grapes, raisins and artificial sweeteners like xylitol.This link below can provide more infoThanksgiving Foods Dogs Can & Can't Eat - BARK Post One Year Anniversary!!! ​​ [...]

October Newsletter!Bring on Fall and Halloween Paws in the Park had everyone's tails waggin'!Thanks to North Oldham Lions Club, those who came out, our Sponsors and all of the great vendors. If you didn't make it, we'll see you next year!Here are some fun photos from the event (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"7165880887247 [...]

September Newsletter Happy Labor Day! Showing respect for all of the hardworking men, women AND animals with a job to do! Get 'er Done! Please show some love and support for the animals of Humane Society of Oldham County by making a small donation!Up to $500 will be matched! Mark your calendars!www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/humane-society-of-oldham-county.​You don't have to break the bank....Just a small donation from all animal lovers would do [...]

July Newsletter Adopt Don't Shop!!!​ The HSOC Dog Team was met with a challenge on Aug. 4 when what was originally supposed to be a transport of a mom dog and one pup turned into a mom and six 4 1/2-month-old pups.  The six pups, weighing in at around 15 pounds apiece, were all piled into one wire crate on top of each other!They were terrified and had vomit, poop and pee all over. [...]

July​ Newsletter ​VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER FAMILY FUN FEST!*This week, July 5-12- Flyer distribution to area businesses, Crestwood, Lagrange, Buckner, Norton Commons, Prospect. (5-10 people)*Friday, July 22nd- set up anytime between 11-5. City Place in Lagrange.(6-8 people)* Saturday, July 23rd- Various shifts between 8-4.Early shift , set up signage, games, dog obstacle course, fill water balloons, etc (8-10 people)During event, Sit inside at [...]

June ​Newsletter It's Finally Summer! Here are some safety tips to help keep your furry friend safe:—Of course always make sure your pet has access to plenty of water and shade.  Pets can overheat faster than you think.  Know the signs of overheating which can include excessive panting, difficulty breathing,  lethargy, increased respiratory rate.  —Animals with flat faces, such as Pugs and Persian cats are more susceptibleto [...]