Events

 From fashion shows to dog walks to adoption events, your participation helps us build a community in support of our animals in need. For the many events we coordinate throughout the year, be sure to follow us on our social platforms. If your business or group would like to sponsor an event, please contact Bobbi Dewey bjsdewey@gmail.com or Laura Yates laura.y@oldhamhumane.com

Would you like to become a fundraising volunteer? Contact us at humanesocietyoc@att.net. Volunteer forms can be found on the "Ways to Help" page

Fashion & FURiends
Sunday May 15, 2022
​1 - 4pm @ the City Place, LaGrange

Coming Soon!  A Fashion Show where community leaders walk their own or an adoptable dog down the runway showing off the latest Spring fashions. The show will also feature booths offering unique items by local artists and vendors, music by DJ Marshall, Food, Dog training demos, a silent auction and more. 

A fun way to support your LOCAL Animal Rescue! Helping homeless animals right here in Oldham County!

Visit the Fashion & FURiends Page HERE

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Paws in the Park
October 1st, 2022
North Oldham Lions Club
​Community Park Prospect

A fun day at the park featuring a dog walk, BBQ, craft beer, music, adoptable dogs, vendors offering items for people and pets, dog agility course to try, and more! 

​Visit the Paws in the Park Page HERE!

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Picture Your Pet with Santa was unfortunately canceled yet again due to Covid. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Christmas time this year!!!

​Feeder Supply, LaGrange Get your pets picture with Santa. Bring the whole family and start a tradition. Pkgs start at $12 - Printed and Digital Photos available

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Online & Recurring Fundraisers -dates to be announced

• Roadside Clean Up

             2021 Roadside trash pick up- several times a year 

• ​​Giving Tuesday 

             Spring & Fall - All day of on online global giving 

• Give for Good Louisville

              September - All day of online local giving

• Halloween Yappy Hour & Dog Costume Contest 
• Intersection Collection ​
• ​Yard Sale

   

Oldham Area Events & Festivals

• Oldham County Day​
• Boo Dell at Yew Dell, Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood
• Howl-O-Ween Search and Rescue, Oldham Fair Grounds, LaGrange
• Woofstock & Butterfly Day- Creasy Mahan Nature Preserve

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2020 Pet Holidays & Observances

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January
National Walk Your Dog Month
National Train Your Dog Month
• January 5th: National Bird Day
• January 21st: Squirrel Appreciation Day
• January 22nd: National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
• January 24th: Change a Pet’s Life Day

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February
National Pet Dental Health Month
Dog Training Education Month
Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
• February 14th: Pet Theft Awareness Day
• February 20th: Love Your Pet Day
• February 22nd: Walking the Dog Day
• February 26th: World Spay Day

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March
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
• March 1st: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day; National Pig Day
• March 3rd through 9th: Professional Pet Sitter’s Week
• March 14th: Save a Spider Day
• March 23rd: National Puppy Day
• March 28th: Respect Your Cat Day
• March 30th: Take a Walk in the Park Day

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April
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
Pet First Aid Awareness Month
• April 1st through 7th: International Pooper Scooper Week
• April 2nd: National Ferret Day
• April 4th: World Rat Day
• April 7th through 13th: National Dog Bite Prevention Week
• April 10th: National Hug Your Dog Day; ASPCA Day
• April 11th: National Pet Day
• April 22nd: Earth Day
• April 23rd: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
• April 28th: National Pet Parent’s Day
• April 30th: National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

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May
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
National Pet Month
International Respect for Chickens Month
• May 3rd: National Specially-abled Pets Day
• May 5th: Mayday for Mutts
• May 5th through 11th: Be Kind to Animals Week
• May 11th: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
• May 14th: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
• May 23rd: World Turtle Day
• May 30th: International Hug Your Cat Day

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June
Adopt a Cat Month
National Pet Preparedness Month
• June 8th: National Best Friends Day
• June 11th: World Pet Memorial Day
• June 16th through 22nd: Take Your Pet To Work Week®
• June 17th: Take Your Cat To Work Day™
• June 21st: Take Your Dog To Work Day®
• June 24th: Cat World Domination Day

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July
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
• July 15th: I Love Horses Day
• July 16th: World Snake Day
• July 17th: National Hot Dog Day
• July 21st: No Pet Store Puppies Day
• July 30th: International Day of Friendship
• July 31st: National Mutt Day

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August
National Immunization Awareness Month
• August 1st: DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
• August 5th: Work Like a Dog Day
• August 8th: International Cat Day
• August 10th: Spoil Your Dog Day
• August 17th: National Black Cat Appreciation Day; International Homeless Animals Day
• August 26th: National Dog Day
• August 28th: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

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September
Pet Sitter Education Month
National Pet Memorial Month
Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Happy Healthy Cat Month
• September 1st: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
• September 8th: National Hug Your Hound Day
• September 15th through 21st: Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week
• September 28th: World Rabies Day

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October
Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
National Pet Wellness Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
• October 4th: World Animal Day
• October 1st through 7th: National Walk Your Dog Week
• October 16th: National Feral Cat Day
• October 26th: National Pitbull Awareness Day
• October 27th: National Black Cat Day

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November
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
National Senior Pet Month
• November 1st: National Cook for Your Pets Day
• November 3rd through 9th: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week
• November 7th: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
• November 12th: Fancy Rat and Mouse Day

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December
Cat Lover’s Month
• December 2nd: National Mutt Day
• December 13th: National Day of the Horse
• December 15th: Cat Herder’s Day