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Lucy, 1 Year Old (F) - Mixed Breed (50 lbs)
Lucy, 1 Year Old (F) - Mixed Breed (50 lbs)
Lucy needs a break from the shelter to decompress. Starting to struggle in kennel.
Dogs: Yes, playful.
Cats : Yes
Children: Yes 12+
Other: Does best meeting people outside and with treats.
(Updated 6/16/26)
Yellow, 1 Year Old (M) - Sheperd (58 lbs)
Yellow, 1 Year Old (M) - Sheperd (58 lbs)
Yellow would do best with an adoption ambassador. Would also greatly benefit from a shelter break if you cannot do a longer foster.
Dogs: Yes, prefers male dogs
Cats : No & no small animals
Children: Yes 10+ w/ M&G
Other: Scaredy boy. Best with meeting people outside with treats. Afraid of sunglasses.
(Updated 6/16/26)
Puddles, 9 Year Old (F) - Sheperd (82 lbs)
Puddles, 9 Year Old (F) - Sheperd (82 lbs)
Puddles is very sad in the shelter and would like to go to foster while up for adoption, or just a break from the shelter. Has been low energy here.
Dogs: Yes. Can be reactive when on leash but noted to be friendly up close.
Cats : Has seen cats, but has not lived with them. Would suggest ability to keep separate with a slow intro if needed.
Children: Yes
Other: Can be nervous, whines at unknown noises. Potty trained.
(Updated 6/16/26)
Mamas, 2 Year Old (F) - Staffy (55 lbs)
Mamas, 2 Year Old (F) - Staffy (55 lbs)
Mamas is starting to struggle from kennel stress, and would benefit from a shelter break or an adoption ambassador.
Dogs: Yes, M&G recommended
Cats : Unknown, ok to try with slow intro and ability to keep separate. Does chase squirrels
Children: Yes - has done great with a 3 year old
Other: Likes to take a toy when she goes out to potty. Loves playing fetch. Does best meeting new people outside.
(Updated 6/16/26)
Bella, 2 Year Old (F) - Mixed Breed (73 lbs)
Bella, 2 Year Old (F) - Mixed Breed (73 lbs)
Bella is up for adoption and would benefit from a shelter break or an adoption ambassador.
Dogs: Yes
Cats : Unknown. Slow intro if needed, with the ability to keep separate.
Children: Unknown history. Has met older children well here.
Other: She has been anxious here and we would love to learn more about her in a home environment. Coudl be crated in previous home.
(Updated 6/16/26)
Boba, 2 Year Old (F) - Staffy Mix (50 lbs)
Boba, 2 Year Old (F) - Staffy Mix (50 lbs)
[At East Campus]
[At East Campus]
Boba has been sick with URI for several weeks, and has now finally been released from vet care. Would love to decompress in a home while up for adoption.
Dogs: M&G recommended. Struggles with initial adjustment - should keep separate when unsupervised.
Cats : Has never been around them
Children: Has successfully lived with children.
Other: Not spayed yet - will be spayed upon return from foster when in better health.
(Updated 6/16/26)
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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