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Bo is a nervous boy that would benefit from foster to decompress.
Kids: Never been around children - would recommend older children.
Dogs: Has lived successfully with other dogs, Plays well with some dogs, Can be avoidant or fearful of other dogs. Has done well meeting dogs at KHS. Would do well in a home with a confident dog.
Cats: Never been around cats
Other: Leash walks only while he settles in since he is such a scared boy.
(Updated 10/3/25)
Becca is a 9 year old GSD who would love to stay in a foster home while she waits for her forever home. She seems to have some arthritis that she is struggling with. She is very stressed in her kennel here.
Kids: Interacts well with all or most children
Dogs: Has not been around dogs.
Cats: Has not been around cats.
Other: Cuddly girl!
(Updated 10/07/25)
Loki is a 4 year old pup that has been through alot and we would love to give him a chance to decompress in a foster home!
Dogs: Per OSS, Can be avoidant or fearful of other dogs - m&g required.
Cats : Per OSS, Never been around cats. Ok to try cats..
Children : Per OSS, Can play too roughly with children. Has lived with children. Ok for kids but should meet them. Can be jumpy and mouthy which would benefit from management.
Other: Potty trained and can be crated.
(Updated 10/3/25)
Luna would would to go to a foster home while she is up for adoption!
Kids: Unknown.
Dogs: Has successfullly lived with other dogs. has done well in playgroups with dogs here. Coexists well and has nice dog skills.
Cats: Unknown.
Other: Can be crated per OSS. Potty trained.
(Updated 10/3/25)
**10/3/25 -Currently being treated for URI but still open to sending to foster on meds. Must keep separate from resident dogs until URI has cleared **
Moses is super cute and would love to be in a foster home while up for adoption!
Kids: Never been around children
Dogs: Has lived successfully with other dogs, Plays well with all or most dogs. Has met dogs well here at KHS.
Cats: Never been around cats.
Other: Potty trained, crate trained and leash trained per OSS. previous owner describes him as a sweetheart that loves to be with his people.
(Updated 10/3/25)
Ruckus was very nervous when he first came in but is opening up more and more every day. Very affectionate.
Kids: Unknown.
Dogs: Has been able to meet and play well with other dogs while at shelter.
Cats: Unknown.
(Updated 10/3/25)
Lincoln is a sweet boy that is stressed in the shelter. Would love to send him to foster while up for adoption.
**Currently being treated for kennel cough. would need to be kept separate from resident dogsuntil meds complete & symptoms resolved**
Dogs: Has lived successfully with other dogs, Ignores or peacefully co-exists with all or most dogs, Can be avoidant or fearful of other dogs. Previously lived fine with other dogs. M&G required.
Cats: Never been around cats
Kids: Has lived with children, Ignores children, Interacts well with all or most children
(Updated 10/03/25)
We would love to get Zeus into a foster home decompress and learn more about him!
Kids: Would probably do best in an adult only home, or with older children that can respect animal boundaries. Children 8+
Dogs: Plays well with all or most dogs
Cats: Has seen cats but has not lived with them, would recommend a slow controlled intro.
(Updated 10/3/25)
Abraham has been in with us going on 3 months 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 10/3/25)
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.
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.