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Partner, 1 year old (M)- Pit Mix
Partner, 1 year old (M)- Pit Mix
Partner has been at KHS for over a month and would benefit from some time in a foster home while he awaits his forever home.
Dogs: Ok for dogs, very friendly and playful
Children: Can be mouthy so would suggest older, dog savvy children.
Cats: Unknown
Other: Potty trained! Loves to play in water!
(Updated 8/6/25)
Abraham, 1 year old (M)- Pointer Mix
Abraham, 1 year old (M)- Pointer Mix
Abraham has been in with us for about a month and we would love to send him to foster to decompress while he up for adoption!
Dogs: yes, playful. M&G required.
Cats: Unknown. Ok to try.
Kids: Unknown. 8+ due to slightly jumpy and mouthy. Restrictions are negotiable depending on experience and comfort level of child. Needs to meet any children in home or frequent interactions.
(Updated 8/6/25)
Lulu, 5 month old (F)- Mixed Breed (~25 lbs)
Lulu, 5 month old (F)- Mixed Breed (~25 lbs)
Lulu came to KHS a very scared puppy and has really bloomed here with some help from her previous foster mom and the behavior team since returning from foster. We would love to find another foster home for her while she is up for adoption. We would especially love a foster home that will continue to train her.
Kids: Would suggest kids 10+ due to mouthy play
Dogs: Has become more confident and social with other dogs, is in daily PGs
Cats: Unknown
Other: Should be fed separate from other dogs and children. Some possible resource guarding tendencies with food.
(Updated 8/6/25)
Zeus, 5 year old (M)- German Shep Mix
Zeus, 5 year old (M)- German Shep Mix
Zeus came to KHS after reportedly living outside on a chain and has struggled with various illness since he came here (currently recovering from upper respiratory infection). We would love to get him into a foster home decompress and learn more about him.
Kids: Has met children but has not lived with them, Interacts well with all or most children
Dogs: Plays well with all or most dogs
Cats: Has seen cats but has not lived with them, Chases, barks at or pesters cats
(Updated 8/6/25)
Cheeseburger , 1 year old (M)- Pit Mix
Cheeseburger , 1 year old (M)- Pit Mix
Cheeseburger is a young pup that has spent too much time in the shelter. He would benefit from a foster home that will work on training and helping him get adoption ready.
Dogs: M&G required - playful
Cats: No
Kids: 12+ due to jumpy mouthy play behaviors.
Other: Would do best in an active home with other playful dogs.
(Updated 8/6/25)
Da Big Cheese , 1 year old (M)- Staffy Mix
Da Big Cheese , 1 year old (M)- Staffy Mix
Da Big Cheese is stressed at the shelter and we would love to learn more about him in a foster home.
Children: Unknown
Dogs: Did well during photos @ metro
Cats: Unknown
Other: Unknown
(Updated 8/6/25)
[In Foster!]
[In Foster!]
Snow Cone, 9 month old (F) - Mixed Breed
Snow Cone, 9 month old (F) - Mixed Breed
Snow Cone is a pup found in our parking lot and has been VERY STRESSED here in the shelter and is not doing well in this environment. Would love to give her a chance to decompress and learn more about her.
Kids: Has shown fear to children, see prev. memo. M&G and older kids
Dogs: Ok. Does well in play groups.
Cats: Unknown
Other: Per current foster: "She is excellent in the crate and is making great progress toward house training. She was a bit reactive on the leash"
(Updated 8/6/25)
[In Foster]
[In Foster]
Apollo, 8 years old (M)- German Shepherd (XL)
Apollo, 8 years old (M)- German Shepherd (XL)
Apollo is an XL / Senior Dog who is very stressed at the shelter.
Dogs: Yes (Per Owner Surrender Survey)
Cats: Yes (Per Owner Surrender Survey)
Kids: Yes (Per Owner Surrender Survey)
Other: Potty trained & Crate trained (Per Owner Surrender Survey)
(Updated 7/30/25)
Don't see a good match?
Don't see a good match?
Don't see a good match? Reach out to us at foster@kyhumane.org or text us at (502) 208-9155. We are sure that we can find the perfect match for you!
Dog pictured is just an example and not available for foster.
Want to be on a waitlist for a specific type of animal? Fill out the Foster Availability form and we will reach out if we have a good match.
Want to be on a waitlist for a specific type of animal? Fill out the Foster Availability form and we will reach out if we have a good match.
Below are a few pictures of dogs on their shelter breaks. All of these animals were very stressed, or otherwise not doing well, in the shelter environment. After just a quick break, you can see how much more relaxed and happy they are.
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