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Gus Gus , 10 month old (M)- Hound Mix (51 lbs)
Gus Gus , 10 month old (M)- Hound Mix (51 lbs)
Gus Gus is a sweet pup that would love to be in a home while up for adoption! He loves to give hugs <3
Children: Yes!
Dogs: Yes!
Cats: Has seen them behind a gate and did not have much reaction. Slow introduction recommended.
Other: Needs work on crate training (scared of crate). Pretty much house broken.
(Updated 1/30/26)
Jelly, 1 year old (M)- German Shep Mix (75 lbs)
Jelly, 1 year old (M)- German Shep Mix (75 lbs)
Jelly is becoming very stressed in his kennel and needs a break from the shelter.
Dogs: per oss, Has lived successfully with other dogs, Plays well with all or most dogs, May be overwhelming to small dogs. Has been in playgroups here at KHS.
Cats: per oss, Lived successfully with cats
Children: per oss, Has met children but has not lived with them. Would do best with older, dog savvy children due to his size and play style.
Other: Jelly LOVES fetch and does well toy trading and sitting in between tosses. he knows sit, touch, and down. He sits at all doorways and for things to ask for "please".
(Updated 1/30/26)
Bernard, 2 year old (M) - German Wire-haired pointer (59 lbs)
Bernard, 2 year old (M) - German Wire-haired pointer (59 lbs)
Bernard is up for adoption and would love to be in a foster home!
Dogs: Has lived with dogs. M&G Required. In daily playgroups.
Cats : Has seen cats but not lived with them.
Children : Has lived with children. ok for children 10+
Other: Knows sit, down and touch. Must be secured in the car - Keep windows closed.
(Updated 1/30/26)
Finkle, 4 year old (F) - Border Collie Mix (35 lbs) [At East Campus- not an option for 1st time foster]
Finkle, 4 year old (F) - Border Collie Mix (35 lbs) [At East Campus- not an option for 1st time foster]
Finkle is up for adoption and would love to be in a foster home!
Dogs: No
Cats : No
Children : M&G required
Other: Working on crating but would not recommend her for anyone that is gone for long hours at a time due to separation anxiety. Must be supervised when outside.
(Updated 1/30/26)
Nelly, 1 year old (F) - Mixed breed (35 lbs)
Nelly, 1 year old (F) - Mixed breed (35 lbs)
Nelly is up for adoption and would love to be in a foster home. We would love to learn more about her!
Dogs: No
Cats : Unknown
Children : Unknown
Other:
(Updated 1/30/26)
Babs, 1 year old (F) - Mixed breed (35 lbs)
Babs, 1 year old (F) - Mixed breed (35 lbs)
Babs is up for adoption and would love to be in a foster home. We would love to learn more about her!
Dogs: No
Cats : Unknown
Children : Unknown
Other:
(Updated 1/30/26)
King, 2 year old (M) -Staffy mix (73 lbs)
King, 2 year old (M) -Staffy mix (73 lbs)
King is up for adoption and would love to be in a foster home!
Dogs: M&G Required
Cats : Unknown
Children: Per OSS clarifications, Livesd with and did very well with the family’s 10-year-old daughter and 16-year-old son. Met a toddler once; was cautious and hid behind owner. Kids 10+
Other: May be a flight risk initially, very scared at shelter. May need time to settle into a new home.
(Updated 1/30/26)
Heidi, 3 year old (F) -German Shep (63 lbs)
Heidi, 3 year old (F) -German Shep (63 lbs)
Heidi is up for adoption and would love to be in a foster home! She is very stressed in the selter environment and would greatly benefit from some time to decompress.
Dogs: No - she is afraid of them & reactive.
Cats : Unknown. Could try a slow intro.
Children: 5+
Other:
(Updated 1/31/26)
[In Foster] James, 3 year old (M) - Great Dane Mix (88 lbs)
[In Foster] James, 3 year old (M) - Great Dane Mix (88 lbs)
James is up for adoption and would love to be in a foster home!
Dogs: M&G required. Plays well but can also just coexist. In play groups here.
Cats : Never been around cats. Slow intro recommended.
Children : Has lived with children 10 - 17 years old. M&G recommended due to his size.
Other: Barks when overstimulated.
(Updated 1/30/26)
[In Foster] Aquilla, 3 year old (M) -Beagle Mix (41 lbs)
[In Foster] Aquilla, 3 year old (M) -Beagle Mix (41 lbs)
Aquilla is up for adoption and would love to be in a foster home!
Dogs: Yes
Cats : Yes (and has done well with other small animals)
Children : Yes
Other: Potty Trained. Crate Trained. Can hop a 4 foot fence.
(Updated 1/30/26)
[In Foster!] Domino, 4 year old (M) -Mixed Breed (80 lbs)
[In Foster!] Domino, 4 year old (M) -Mixed Breed (80 lbs)
Domino is up for adoption and would love to be in a foster home!
Dogs: Yes!
Cats : Has seen them but not lived with them. Slow intro recommended. May chase/pester.
Children : Has met children but not lived with them.
(Updated 1/30/26)
[In Foster] Beau, 2 yrs old (M)- Rottweiler Mix (92 lbs)
[In Foster] Beau, 2 yrs old (M)- Rottweiler Mix (92 lbs)
Beau is heartworm + and needs a calm foster home to monitor for any symptoms of vomiting. Heartworms are not contagious.
Children: Yes - Meet and Greet Required
Dogs: Yes - Meet and Greet Required
Cats: Unknown, Slow introduction recommended.
Other: Heartworm+ : NO running or rough play.
(Updated 1/21/26)
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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