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. General DonationHello, my name is Harley and here is my story. Ever since I can remember I lived outside. Born to a female cat with no place to call home. We wandered around for a while until my mom had another litter of kittens and then I ended up by myself. I lived in a park with other cats. We were always scrounging for something to fill our bellies. One day a kind man started leaving food and water by his garage. Boy was that nice! One day I was attacked by another animal and my rear leg was wounded pretty bad. I made it to the kind man’s house. He noticed that I was wounded and put me in a carrier in his car. He thought my leg was broken. At this point I did not put up much of a fuss as I could not use my rear leg at all. We went for a drive and ended up at the Humane Society of Oldham County were the kind man talked about me and my situation with a nice lady. After a trip to the vet where I got an x-ray, which showed that my leg was not broken, I ended up back at the Humane Society of Oldham County with the nice lady. She placed me in a warm cage with food, water, and a nice comfy bed. The next day the nice lady put me in a carrier, and I was in another car where we went on another ride. I was not there but a few minutes when I received some shots. OUCH! I do not remember much after that. When I woke up, I was back in my warm cage on my comfy bed, but I was missing something. My rear leg was gone. Then I remembered hearing talk about it being very infected and he needed to have it amputated. At the time I did not know what that meant, I do now. Three weeks later I had my staples removed and am getting my vaccines updated. The nice lady said I was not going back to the park but we were going to find me a forever home. I am not really sure what that is but since I have been here I have had 3 meals a day, pain meds to keep me comfortable, and a comfy bed to take naps on so I don’t think it will be anything bad. This is Harley’s story. There are a lot more animals that need help like Harley. The Humane Society of Oldham County can help more animals like Harley with support from you. There are several ways that you can help. We need volunteers to help care for and socialize our in house dogs and cats, helping at the front desk by answering phones, posting pets on our adoption pages and social media, and by helping at our spay/neuter clinics are just to name a few. Do you have a couple hours a week you can spare to come and help support HSOC. Not only will you find it rewarding, but the pets will love it too. If you would like to give a donation to help cover the cost of Harley's medical care and others like him please click the link and follow the prompts. General Donation Humane Society Oldham County Wish List for March
We are looking for volunteers to come help out at our Spay/Neuter Clinics. No training required. If you are interested in learning more, please come to our Volunteer Orientation on March 25, 1pm at 2601 Interior Way, off Commerce Parkway. Fill out our volunteer application here. Volunteer
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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 loves rolling in the grass, interacting with people, and just being a funny, joyful dog. Taz has worked hard to learn to be around other dogs. He would be fine sharing a home with another dog as long as his canine brother or sister is not overly exuberant toward him. Taz, a 7-year-old Merle Catahoula mix, would prefer a cat-free home. If you would like to meet Taz, please go to the “Adopt” page of the Humane Society of Oldham County website, and fill out an application. Adopt - Humane Society Of Oldham County (humanesocietyoldhamcounty.com) Please share this information about Taz and lets find this sweet boy a home for Valentines Day! Adopt |
This little girl was brought to our spay/neuter clinic by a nice Henry County couple that have their hands full with lots of outdoor cats that were coming in to get "fixed". She had an injury to her back right leg and after an x-ray, it was discovered that she was suffering from a broken knee. Also, during an exam a huge abscess was found in that leg. What a relief for her to get rid of that pressure. "Clean up on isle 5!"
It was a possibility that it may have to be amputated if she didn't begin to use it again, but gladly she has regained her mobility. Boy has she ever! She went to foster care where she could be observed closer and get some TLC, and now her foster mom says she flies through the house like a rocket using the leg to stabilize her balance. It's definitely not slowing this girl down! Bernice, affectionately called "Miss Priss" is now climbing stairs, jumping and pestering the dog. What a kitten is suppose to be doing!
She is sweet with lots of purrs and ready for adoption. Applications can be found on this website under "Adopt"
It was a possibility that it may have to be amputated if she didn't begin to use it again, but gladly she has regained her mobility. Boy has she ever! She went to foster care where she could be observed closer and get some TLC, and now her foster mom says she flies through the house like a rocket using the leg to stabilize her balance. It's definitely not slowing this girl down! Bernice, affectionately called "Miss Priss" is now climbing stairs, jumping and pestering the dog. What a kitten is suppose to be doing!
She is sweet with lots of purrs and ready for adoption. Applications can be found on this website under "Adopt"
Happily Ever Afters!
Happy Mothers Day!
Treat your Mom or a pet's Mom to a show
next Sunday May 15th, 1-4!
Enjoy a fun show and help save animals lives. There will be a coffee and dessert bar by Hillbilly Coffee and Q & A Sweet Treats, a silent auction, local vendors offering clothing, accessories, art, skin care and more, and dog training tips by Dave the Dogman on the runway before the show. Come see Lagrange's own Mayor, John Black, take to the catwalk! & show your support for all of our brave models! Win a bourbon basket, dance lessons, dog basket, cat basket, wine & paint class and much more at our silent auction. A memory that's unforgettable! |
Don't miss the show everyone is barking about!
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Most rescue dogs go through a transitional period when you first bring them home. Try to give them some time to adjust. Your new furry friend may not show his true personality for weeks or months.
———Remember the 3-3-3 rule————--
3 days— In the first 3 days, your dog may feel scared of her surroundings and may not even feel like eating or drinking much. She may shut down and hide or may act out and test boundaries.
3 weeks—He may begin to feel more comfortable and start letting down his guard. He may begin to show his true personality, which means behaviors, both good and bad, may start to show up.
3 months—She should be comfortable in your home and in her routine. She should have a good foundation of trust In you now.
Things aren’t always perfect at first when you bring a new rescue into your home. Give them, and yourself, some time and patience and soon you will both be more at ease and ready to start a new life together.
———Remember the 3-3-3 rule————--
3 days— In the first 3 days, your dog may feel scared of her surroundings and may not even feel like eating or drinking much. She may shut down and hide or may act out and test boundaries.
3 weeks—He may begin to feel more comfortable and start letting down his guard. He may begin to show his true personality, which means behaviors, both good and bad, may start to show up.
3 months—She should be comfortable in your home and in her routine. She should have a good foundation of trust In you now.
Things aren’t always perfect at first when you bring a new rescue into your home. Give them, and yourself, some time and patience and soon you will both be more at ease and ready to start a new life together.