Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal Services, Animals

Mission: Khs advocates the humane treatment of companion animals through leadership and proactive solutions to pet overpopulation, including adoptions, education and spay/neuter efforts.

Programs: Adoptions - intake of stray and owned animals; adoption of animals to the general public; open 7 days a week; find home for companion animals and reduce pet overpopulation. 6,158 animals adopted; 1,191 animals turned to us by their owners; 838 stray animals taken in; 3,784 animals taken in from other shelters; 65 animals returned to their owners.

fern creek and eastpoint pet resorts - boarding, grooming and animal day care of owned pets. Supports mission of khs and care for companion animals.

snip clinic - affordable spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats serving louisville and surrounding counties. High-quality, high-volume surgeries designed to reduce pet overpopulation. Performed 9,642 surgeries in fy 2016-17

other services include dog training for owned pets, summer camp and workshops for children and teens, public education, and a free pet help line for local pet owners.