   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 info Thanksgiving Foods Dogs Can & Can't Eat - BARK Post  One Year Anniversary!!! It's the 1 year anniversary of our new building! And we have been busier than we’ve even been! *Calls to our shelter for assistance are up 25% * There has been a 27% increase in the number of people surrendering their animals due to illness or changes in their financial status, which is a 3 year trend. *People requesting help from our Hungry Paws pet food bank are up 25%. *We will have completed 1,850 spay/neuters , the largest 1 year total in our history! We have been able to purchase many things for our low-cost s/n clinic. Items that will make it safer, and more efficient for our animals and staff. *Additional surgery and exam tables, a surgery light, laser machine, and patient heart monitor just to name a few. We have been able to put up a much needed storage building, and perimeter fencing. The dogs got kennel fencing, and a play yard with dog friendly artificial turf. Our volunteers have already logged over 18,000 hours. Thank you for your support and encouragement that help keep us going! As always, we are in need of volunteers so if you would like to lend a hand to this amazing non-profit, email our volunteer coordinator at shell44@aol.com. We had a particularly busy kitten season, leaving us in need of cat loving volunteers for cleaning cat rooms at our facility (comes with cuddling benefits) and cat fosters. Event help and planners and clinic volunteers are another need. Be an Angel for a Homeless PetNo Kill Louisville's 12th Annual Pet Angel Tree Program has begun Click the Facebook Link below to find out how you can help HSOC pets and other area rescues No Kill Louisville Facebook Pet Angel Tree  A Few Happy Ever Afters!
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Tips from a Trainer
Happy Adoptions
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 so much good! Click that link to give! Can be found on our website.
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 so much good! Click that link to give! Can be found on our website.
Looking for something fun to do with your dog?
This year's event will offer dog contests, Taylors BBQ, Craft beer tasting by Oldham County Brewing Company, Vendor Booths, Smokin' Dawgs Cafe, music by Abyss Entertainment, dog training demonstrations, an agility course for your dog to try, silent auction, an inflatable obstacle course for the kids and more! Beer, BBQ, kids playing, dogs of all shapes and sizes having fun, watching cute dogs in a talent or costume contest . What could be better?! Jennifer Baileys of WLKY will Emcee.
The first Saturday in October!
A suggested $10 donation to enter and only socialized, dog friendly dogs may enter. More info can be found on our website. Would you like to sponsor this event? Info on our Paws in the Park page at Paws In The Park - Humane Society Of Oldham County (humanesocietyoldhamcounty.com)
Enjoy pictures from previous years! Masking not required
Needing volunteers! Find yourself getting bored during the day and uninspired? If you love animals, then look no further!
From clinics, cleaning to fundraising!
Contact Shelley at shell44@aol.com
Application can be found at Volunteer - Humane Society Of Oldham County (humanesocietyoldhamcounty.com)
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Happy Forever Afters
 | 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.
The team got word and jumped into action right as the heavens opened up with a downpour when the dogs arrived.
The mother's coat was matted with a horrifying stench and had to be shaved. These dogs came from a breeder, with obvious disregard for the wellbeing of the pups and the mom, but they were lucky to be free of their uncaring owners, unlike countless other moms and pups that are nothing but a commodity to breeders of that nature.
The team was on a mission and in record time the pups were bathed, weights recorded and color-coded with collars and vaccinations done!
Mom is super sweet and about 8 years old. The pups are medium chocolate Labradoodles and applications are being accepted now and can be found on our Adopt page here.
Please share this all too common story with anyone who might be thinking about shopping around for a dog which just perpetuates breeding. Not all breeders are bad, but it is a fact that in the United States, almost 400,000 dogs are euthanized in the United States and 9 out of 10 animals that are euthanized are adoptable. The Humane Society of Oldham County is a No-Kill Rescue.
They were terrified and had vomit, poop and pee all over.
The team got word and jumped into action right as the heavens opened up with a downpour when the dogs arrived.
The mother's coat was matted with a horrifying stench and had to be shaved. These dogs came from a breeder, with obvious disregard for the wellbeing of the pups and the mom, but they were lucky to be free of their uncaring owners, unlike countless other moms and pups that are nothing but a commodity to breeders of that nature.
The team was on a mission and in record time the pups were bathed, weights recorded and color-coded with collars and vaccinations done!
Mom is super sweet and about 8 years old. The pups are medium chocolate Labradoodles and applications are being accepted now and can be found on our Adopt page here.
Please share this all too common story with anyone who might be thinking about shopping around for a dog which just perpetuates breeding. Not all breeders are bad, but it is a fact that in the United States, almost 400,000 dogs are euthanized in the United States and 9 out of 10 animals that are euthanized are adoptable. The Humane Society of Oldham County is a No-Kill Rescue.
Kittens Kittens Kittens!
Everywhere we turn, there are kittens! We are doing our best to keep up and thanks to our wonderful cat fosters and many adopters we may make it through this season. Some kittens that come to us aren't in the best of shape after starting their life outdoors. These are before and after pictures of 2 kittens that are recovering in our care. One had an upper respiratory infection and the other had a bot fly in it's forehead. Yuck! If you would like to help by taking care of adorable kittens as a kitten foster, please fill out our foster application and return. We need more foster families! Foster Volunteer Application (humanesocietyoldhamcounty.com)
Tips from a Trainer - Part 2
A few of our Happy Ever Afters!
September 15
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 HSOC booth with adoptable animals, help run kids games outside, check in table, runner etc.(15 needed)
Clean up and take down, 2-4 PM (8 needed)
Contact Bobbi @ bjsdewey@gmail.com or 502-500-0181
*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 HSOC booth with adoptable animals, help run kids games outside, check in table, runner etc.(15 needed)
Clean up and take down, 2-4 PM (8 needed)
Contact Bobbi @ bjsdewey@gmail.com or 502-500-0181
Life in the Shadows
Understanding Community Cats
Our domesticated kitties can seem like royalty in our homes where we pamper and dote on them, but what about the homeless community cat? How do they fare in the wild?
Cat colonies are made up of community cats, or feral cats, and number in the tens of millions. Any cat who was born in the wild or who was abandoned and had to turn wild in order to survive is a community cat. Even though their numbers are high, only 50% of kittens born in the wild survive. Most die of diseases and parasites in their first year.
Those who do survive have to endure weather extremes beyond simple cold nights and hot days. They endure storms, lack of shelter, and lack of resources, like not having access to water on hot days and are always facing starvation, infection, and attacks from other cats or other animals, and humans.
Cats tend to live near reliable food sources and dumpsters such as apartment complexes, alleys & restaurants. You may not see them, but they see you.
The Humane Society of Oldham County has volunteers that try to manage problem areas by trapping and bringing them to our clinic for spay/neuter, vaccinations, and medical treatment. This type of involvement ensures the colony sees minimal growth and remains mostly free from disease, particularly outbreaks that can spread into the rest of the community, potentially affecting other wild animals and domestic pets. When spay or neutered, their ears are tipped, so we will know at a glance if they have already been fixed.
A colony manager, with help from other volunteers, will also ensure there is some kind of shelter for the cats during inclement weather to help keep them from sheltering in and under cars. They will regularly fundraise and leave food for the cats to help ensure starvation and malnutrition are kept to a minimum. And they’ll make sure there is always a clean water source nearby.
In an ideal world, these cats would all become domesticated and would be adopted to wonderful forever homes. While stray cats are often friendly with humans and may find a good home with an understanding guardian, feral cats, those who were born and raised in the wild, are often unable to adapt to domestic life. And of course, there just aren’t enough homes for all the wild and stray cats out there. When a community cat needs to be relocated for its safety, we try to find someone with a barn or outbuilding who would like a "working cat" to help with rodent control. This is done through our Barn Cat Program.
For those cats that were once pets, we do try to trap and adopt them out like this girl, now named Mama Mia, pictured below. She was living in a wrecked and abandoned car in an apartment parking lot with her kittens. She is now spayed, medicated, even bathed and blow dried, and showing her once loving nature again. All but two of her kittens have found homes.
If you would like to help by offering your time to help manage a colony or help with Trap-Neuter-Release, please contact Shelley at shell44@aol.com
A colony manager, with help from other volunteers, will also ensure there is some kind of shelter for the cats during inclement weather to help keep them from sheltering in and under cars. They will regularly fundraise and leave food for the cats to help ensure starvation and malnutrition are kept to a minimum. And they’ll make sure there is always a clean water source nearby.
In an ideal world, these cats would all become domesticated and would be adopted to wonderful forever homes. While stray cats are often friendly with humans and may find a good home with an understanding guardian, feral cats, those who were born and raised in the wild, are often unable to adapt to domestic life. And of course, there just aren’t enough homes for all the wild and stray cats out there. When a community cat needs to be relocated for its safety, we try to find someone with a barn or outbuilding who would like a "working cat" to help with rodent control. This is done through our Barn Cat Program.
For those cats that were once pets, we do try to trap and adopt them out like this girl, now named Mama Mia, pictured below. She was living in a wrecked and abandoned car in an apartment parking lot with her kittens. She is now spayed, medicated, even bathed and blow dried, and showing her once loving nature again. All but two of her kittens have found homes.
If you would like to help by offering your time to help manage a colony or help with Trap-Neuter-Release, please contact Shelley at shell44@aol.com
Tips from a Trainer - Part 1
Happy Adoptions!
VOLUNTEER DRIVER NEEDED ONCE A MONTH
Need a van or truck. Visit Feeders Pet Supply stores ( Holiday Manor and Lagrange locations) to pick up pet food donations and deliver
it back to HSOC. Choose any day during the last week of every month.
Contact bjsdewey@gmail.com
Volunteers needed for Cat Room Cleaning. For Info on times and training contact shell44@aol.com
Need a van or truck. Visit Feeders Pet Supply stores ( Holiday Manor and Lagrange locations) to pick up pet food donations and deliver
it back to HSOC. Choose any day during the last week of every month.
Contact bjsdewey@gmail.com
Volunteers needed for Cat Room Cleaning. For Info on times and training contact shell44@aol.com
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 susceptible
to heat stroke
—Never shave your dog. Despite what you may think, their fur helps them to regulate body temperature and protects from sunburn. Brushing cats more often during the summer can help with heat. Also make sure products such as sunscreen and bug repellants are safe for pets.
—Watch out for hot asphalt. Asphalt can get very hot quickly and can burn your pets feet
—Many chemicals used during the summer months are harmful to pets. Take extra caution in keeping insecticides, citronella, and other gardening chemicals away from where pets can get to them.
ASPCA animal poison control 888-426-4435
_And Never take your pet with you in the car if it has to stay in the car alone for any amount of time . On a hot day, the temperature inside a vehicle can quickly rise to dangerous levels for pets left inside — even for ‘just a minute.’ Dogs in hot cars can suffer from potentially fatal heat stroke in as little as 15 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature inside the car can reach 117°F (47°C) with the windows cracked and in partial shade!
Have a happy and healthy summer with your furry friends!
June is Adopt-a-Cat Month!
To celebrate, all cat adoptions are half price for the month of June and there will be an Adoption Event on Saturday, June 25th from 11-3 at our new facility. We have kittens that will soon be ready for adoption, adults and sweet seniors. All are up to date on shots, spay/neutered, and microchipped. Many can be found on this website on the "Adopt" page with more added as they become ready for adoption.
Feature Rescue
Bernice aka "Miss Priss"
 Before- still healing |  Bernice now - Bright days ahead |  Before- First days at HSOC |
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!
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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!
Adopted a dog recently?
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.
Thank you Hermitage Farms
for the fantastic donation from your Easter Egg Hunt!
Happily Ever Afters!
Lives your support helped save
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April Newsletter |
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A Helping Hand from Hermitage Farm
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 16thJoin us for Hermitage Farm’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday April 16th we will be hosting a number of egg hunts for kids of all ages, while families can enjoy a selection of box lunches and pastries. With springtime cocktails available from our mobile bar, an exclusive Hermitage pop-up shop, and a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny, this is the perfect Easter event for the whole family. Tickets for the egg hunts are $10 per child, and all proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Oldham County– there will even be a few cute friends available for adoption!
Spots are by registration only, so hop on over to the Hermitage Farm website to sign up now!
Spots are by registration only, so hop on over to the Hermitage Farm website to sign up now!
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Many seniors count on their pets for companionship, especially those who live alone. With many seniors living at or below the poverty line, some struggle with the cost of pet ownership and will share meals with their pets or feed them before eating themselves. Often seniors and pets will be malnourished and underweight.
Meals on Wheels program through Tri-County Community Action Agency provides homebound seniors with nutritious meals and dedicated volunteers that offer check-ins and companionship.
The Humane Society of Oldham County is proud to be partnering with Tri-County and their Meals on Wheels program in Oldham County to offer pet food and assistance through volunteers as well. Working together will allow us to share vital resources, to combat social isolation among our homebound seniors, and ensure that they and their pets have what they need to age in place together.
Meals on Wheels program through Tri-County Community Action Agency provides homebound seniors with nutritious meals and dedicated volunteers that offer check-ins and companionship.
The Humane Society of Oldham County is proud to be partnering with Tri-County and their Meals on Wheels program in Oldham County to offer pet food and assistance through volunteers as well. Working together will allow us to share vital resources, to combat social isolation among our homebound seniors, and ensure that they and their pets have what they need to age in place together.
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HSOC gets a huge boost from Crypto Currency! Dogecoin!
Dogepalooza - Different for a Reason.
HSOC is a part of this new phenomenon as a Charity of Choice
HSOC is a part of this new phenomenon as a Charity of Choice
The founder, team, sponsors, vendors, and committed friends of Dogepalooza believe in the
DOGE motto of Do Only Good Everyday.
Each festival location will designate local and national charities to benefit from
Dogepalooza in a financially substantial way, no strings attached.
No corporate administrative structure to drain the resources,
enabling us to give back more to the community.
The first Dogepalooza will held in Sugarland, Texas on April 23rd with an amazing line up including Dionne Warwick!
DOGE motto of Do Only Good Everyday.
Each festival location will designate local and national charities to benefit from
Dogepalooza in a financially substantial way, no strings attached.
No corporate administrative structure to drain the resources,
enabling us to give back more to the community.
The first Dogepalooza will held in Sugarland, Texas on April 23rd with an amazing line up including Dionne Warwick!
Spring is the time for action and growth!
Thank you for being supporters to make these rescues happen!
Enjoy some happily ever afters!
Thank you for being supporters to make these rescues happen!
Enjoy some happily ever afters!
Save the Date & Share the Flyer!
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March 2022 Newsletter |
Everyone could use a little
luck of the Irish!
Spring is just around the corner! Thank Goodness!
The Humane Society of Oldham County is growing by leaps and bounds
and we have extended our hours of operation.
We are now open Mon / Tues / Wed / Fri : 10am to 4pm
We have a full time, paid position open for an office clerk
Experience with animals is desired but not required
Excellent social media and computer skills needed
Good communication skills required to work with volunteers, staff & clients
Must be organized and team oriented to support others
Please send resume to Michele at mjculp@bellsouth.net
Like hangin' out with cats? Volunteers needed for cat room cleaning & socialization during open hours. Volunteers also needed for spay/neuter clinics, events and more.
Meet Taz!
Taz is a 6-year-old Merle Catahoula mix weighing about 100 pounds.
Taz is a love bug. He loves attention and he gives back just as much as he gets. He would make a great companion, especially for someone who might be feeling a little lonely. He will make his new owner laugh, that’s for sure!
Taz loves to roll around in the grass and just be a dog. He loves people.
He could definitely share a home with a laid-back dog.
No cats though please!
He is an excellent student in Camp K-9 and is now working on advanced commands. He has been with us far too long for such a wonderful dog, with over 250 days in Camp K-9!
If you think Taz could make your life a little bit brighter, Open your heart to this sweet boy who needs a home. Please go to our website to the “Adopt” page and fill out an application or call 502-222-7537 M/T/W/F 10-4, leave your contact info and a message saying "I'm interested in TAZ!"
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Taz is a 6-year-old Merle Catahoula mix weighing about 100 pounds.
Taz is a love bug. He loves attention and he gives back just as much as he gets. He would make a great companion, especially for someone who might be feeling a little lonely. He will make his new owner laugh, that’s for sure!
Taz loves to roll around in the grass and just be a dog. He loves people.
He could definitely share a home with a laid-back dog.
No cats though please!
He is an excellent student in Camp K-9 and is now working on advanced commands. He has been with us far too long for such a wonderful dog, with over 250 days in Camp K-9!
If you think Taz could make your life a little bit brighter, Open your heart to this sweet boy who needs a home. Please go to our website to the “Adopt” page and fill out an application or call 502-222-7537 M/T/W/F 10-4, leave your contact info and a message saying "I'm interested in TAZ!"
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Would you like to be a Sponsor for Fashion & Furiends?
We would be happy to develop that connection & provide exposure for your business to the animal loving community of Oldham County!
Contact Bobbi at bjsdewey@gmail.com
We would be happy to develop that connection & provide exposure for your business to the animal loving community of Oldham County!
Contact Bobbi at bjsdewey@gmail.com
A few happy adoption pictures!
Special Thanks to Lucky Cat Cafe for some wonderful cat adoptions also!
Special Thanks to Lucky Cat Cafe for some wonderful cat adoptions also!
Happy St. Patty's Day!
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January 2022 |
Happy New Year!
A letter from our President:
Check out the two videos below to see our new building journey from 2021! From an empty lot to a beautiful facility!
With your help, we were able to intake 55 dogs and 316 cats in 2021. We were also able to spay/neuter and relocate numerous barn cats(not included in the above cat number), as well as having an average of four low-cost spay/neuter clinics a month.
Here's to 2022 being even better!
Here's to 2022 being even better!
