Our Services
The Humane Society of Oldham County is a no-kill animal rescue striving to make a difference for the homeless pet population and our community.
Scroll down for a detailed description of all of the services we offer.
Scroll down for a detailed description of all of the services we offer.
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KSR Camp K-9
4 Paws 4 Service Community Cat Program |
Barn Cat Program
Snugglers for Seniors Hungry Paws Pet Surrender |
KSR Camp K-9 & 4 Paws 4 Service Programs
The Humane Society of Oldham County in cooperation with the Kentucky State Reformatory and under the supervision of a professional trainer pairs eligible inmates with rescued dogs to provide socialization, training in manners and obedience in our KSR Camp K-9.
While the dogs are being trained they also act as therapy dogs, visiting the medical and mental health units of the prison.
The training is exceptional, making their adoptions highly successful and the effect that these canine companions have on the men is profound!
A few select dogs are chosen to be service animals in our 4 Paws 4 Service program. These dogs are given additional training to prepare them to be service dogs for special need individuals, veterans, first responders and gold star families.
It is a win / win for everyone involved! We offer many services that benefit our rescued animals, their owners and the community.
While the dogs are being trained they also act as therapy dogs, visiting the medical and mental health units of the prison.
The training is exceptional, making their adoptions highly successful and the effect that these canine companions have on the men is profound!
A few select dogs are chosen to be service animals in our 4 Paws 4 Service program. These dogs are given additional training to prepare them to be service dogs for special need individuals, veterans, first responders and gold star families.
It is a win / win for everyone involved! We offer many services that benefit our rescued animals, their owners and the community.
In 2009 we established Camp Canine, a prison dog training program first through Luther Luckett Correctional Complex and then moved to the Kentucky State Reformatory and expanded our program to 18 dogs. Now known as KSR Camp K-9, eligible inmates are paired up with dogs to provide socialization, grooming and training in basic manners and obedience commands.
Snugglers For Seniors This program is designed to give seniors the benefits of pet companionship without adoption fees. The American Journal of Critical Care reports that pets can provide the following benefits: lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, less pain and depression, improved appetite, tactile and cognitive stimulation and social stimulation. Pets can also benefit a senior center by improving life holistically and helping new patients adjust to their environment. Animals are important to people; they bring comfort and love, they are a positive power for healing, and they reduce agitation in seniors.
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Benefits to a Senior Facility
There are also benefits to facilities who offer this program. Improved health and happiness may lead to longer senior stays resulting in a reduction in turnovers and higher profits for the corporation.
All of our cats offered through this program are fully vetted, spay/neutered, up-to-date on all vaccinations and microchipped. The goal of HSOC is to find a pet a home where they will be happy but also bring contentment and happiness to the adopters. If for some reason the pet does not work out, HSOC will accept the return of the pet at anytime. HSOC will be reimbursed for adoption fees by Pets for the Elderly program. Must be over 60 yrs. of age to qualify.
Contact Information
If you would like to speak to someone to learn more about this program or to schedule an appointment, please contact us hello@oldhamhumane.com
Community Cat ProgramThere are many cats living outdoors without a home and they tend to colonize around food sources. Some of these cats have previously been someone's pet and others have been born in the wild and cannot be approached by humans. Without interference, these cats could go on to produce hundreds of litters and thousands of additional stray cats. These stray or community cats are often found in our trash, abused by unwelcoming residents, find their fate in traffic or by untreated deceases.
In an effort to humanely control the community cat population and give the unsocialized cats the freedom and independence they desire, the Humane Society of Oldham County has developed a successful Community Cat Fix Project, in which residents can catch and bring in cats for sterilization and then release them back into the wild. We can also assist you and/or provide humane traps. |
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Our low cost spay/neuter clinics can help make this affordable for those who don't necessarily want to cover the costs of surgery for an animal that doesn't belong to them, but would like to do something about cat population on their property. The Humane Society of Oldham County offers a spay or neuter for a nominal fee and relies on contributions to the program to cover the remainder of the costs.
If you have a restaurant, barn, trash, or burn piles, you probably have community cats. These cats are great at controlling the rodent population, but left unchecked will overpopulate themselves. If you would like to keep your community cats, without the worry of adding to the problem, please trap and bring in the cats, and we will fix them. We would be glad to give you assistance.
You have questions? We have answers! Contact us at 502-222-7537 or email hello@oldhamhumane.com
If you have a restaurant, barn, trash, or burn piles, you probably have community cats. These cats are great at controlling the rodent population, but left unchecked will overpopulate themselves. If you would like to keep your community cats, without the worry of adding to the problem, please trap and bring in the cats, and we will fix them. We would be glad to give you assistance.
You have questions? We have answers! Contact us at 502-222-7537 or email hello@oldhamhumane.com
Barn Cat ProgramWe are looking for cat lovers who have a barn or other secure outdoor structure that are interested in adopting cats that are in need of relocation from other outdoor areas. We will do our best to match your request as we become aware of outdoor cats in need of relocation.
Recommended reading:
Safe Relocation of Feral Cats. |
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Relocation with a “companion” is less stressful for the cats and aides in faster acclimation/comfort in their new home.
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The cats needing relocation generally come from three circumstances:
1) Unsafe area 2) Over population 3) No caretaker |
Temperaments range from:
1) Friendly 2) Semi Feral/Skittish 3) Feral |
Cats need to be confined in order to acclimate to their new environment so they will stay on the premises. Not letting the cats acclimate to their new environment almost ensures they will run off, which is not safe for them.
All cats have been or will be spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots, ear tipped, and given a de-wormer and flea/tick/ear mite treatment. There may be exceptions, but generally we require a pair of cats from the same area/colony/litter.
As an adopter through this program, the initial phase requires a 2-4 week acclimation period. The initial period DOES require confinement to a crate, the willingness to clean their litter box, and provide fresh food and water daily.
We ask a donation of $20/barn cat to help offset the cost of surgery and vaccinations. If you are still interested in our Barn Cat Program, please click the link below for our Barn Cat Adoption Form. Someone will be in contact with you soon.
Send completed forms to hello@oldhamhumane.com
Hungry PawsSometimes people cannot afford to feed their beloved pets that then have loved and taken care of for years. Most often it's the elderly who struggle with this. For those in need, the Humane Society of Oldham County offers a once-a-month pet food bank called Hungry Paws. To be eligible, all pets must be spay/neutered and the applicant must show a drivers license and income statement. This program takes place the First Friday on every month. The application is below. Call 502-222-7537 for more information. Our call volumes are very high, please leave a message if needed and your call will be returned.
The recipient can then take home enough food to feed their hungry pet for a month - because no pet should ever go hungry! Hungry Paws Application
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Family Pet SurrenderGiving up an animal is a difficult decision and a burden for shelters to rehome them. The Humane Society of Oldham County has limited space to house animals and for every surrendered pet that we take in, one less homeless pet from a shelter or dire situation will be rescued. Please do everything within your power to find a loving home for your pet. You know your pet best and what would be the best fit for him or her. Adopt A Pet offers a" Rehome A Pet Service" that is easy to use and very successful.
Often medical issues can cause an animal to act out in a way that is not typical of that pet. It is always best to have your pet checked out thoroughly by a veterinarian to rule out any medical issues. If it is a behavioral problem, we recommend talking to a professional about seeking help. Reach out to friends and family for help and always keep your pets wellbeing as a priority. If all else fails, contact the Humane Society of Oldham County's office at 502-222-7537 for assistance. |
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