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Versailles, KY 40383
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                                                 Who We Are

The Woodford Humane Society is a non-profit animal shelter in Versailles, Kentucky. We provide shelter to the homeless and unwanted animals in Woodford County, surrounding counties, as well as animals from other states. We have welcomed thousands of animals every year since 1975 and strive to find good, loving homes for all of them. A careful screening process helps us match the right animals to the right adoptive homes.

With no government funding, we are completely dependent on private contributions to continue to provide care to over one thousand animals each year. In 2007, the Woodford Humane Society has placed 90% of our animals! The national average is around 25%.

 

 

Our Mission

Woodford Humane Society's mission is to promote the well-being of animals through SAVE: spay/neuter, adoption/advocacy, volunteerism and education.

No More Homeless Pets

In 2002, we joined a nationwide campaign called No More Homeless Pets. The mission of this effort is "to help bring about a time when every cat and dog that’s ever born can be guaranteed a good life with a loving  family." At the Woodford Humane Society, we are striving to accomplish this mission through four areas, nicknamed SAVE: Spay/Neuter, Adopt, Volunteer, and Educate 

(S) Spay/neuter programs to reduce over population

(A) Adoption programs to increase the number of animals placed into their forever home

(V) Volunteer programs that expand our ability to serve the community

(E) Educational programs to heighten awareness of the need for humane treatment of all animals

 

Adoption Services

At any given time, we are home to over 200 animals available for adoption. Adoption counselors are on staff to assist with the selection of a new pet. We maintain a "wish book" for people seeking a particular breed and let them know when a match has been made.

Adoption fees include spay or neuter surgery, vaccinations and deworming while at the shelter, a distemper shot, kennel cough vaccine, feline leukemia and FIV screening for cats, a coupon for a free rabies shot, a free veterinary checkup and dog training DVD.

We provide counseling and offer advice for topics such as obedience training, housebreaking, helping your pet adapt to a new home and other behavioral issues.

 

 Receiving Animals

Our open-door policy means that we take in all animals in need, regardless of their temperament, health, age or breed so long as we have the room to accommodate them. The Woodford Humane Society welcomes over 1,200 animals on a yearly basis and strives to find good, loving homes for all of them. All of our animals are evaluated based on health, known history and temperament before being placed for adoption. We get to know our animals well and provide the enrichment and the playtime they need to stay happy.

Adoptable animals are held for as long as health, behavior and space permit. We have no standard set time for adoptable animals to find a new home, in fact many animals have remained here quite a long time while awaiting their new home.

Owner surrendered animals are by appointment. This ensures that we have available space and reduces stress for everyone. Please call ahead to make an appointment.

All animals received must pass an evaluation based on their health, known history and temperament before being placed for adoption. Adoptable animals are held as long as health and behavior permits. There is no standard set time for adoptable animals to find a new home. 

Specialty Funds
 

GENERAL FUND

Your gift to the Woodford Humane Society’s General Fund and helps provide food and care for the animals, until they find their forever home through our Adoption Services.
 
SAVE MATCHING GIFT & ENDOWMENT FUND
This Annual Challenge Fund was created by a generous donor in our community to support our S.A.V.E Programs (Spay/neuter, Adopt, Volunteer, Educate). Your gift of $100 or more will be doubled by the Fund (up to $20,000 annually) so it goes twice as far caring for our homeless pets.
 
ELIZABETH SIMMS GAY SPAY/NEUTER FUND
We know the best way to reduce animal homelessness is to start at the source. The ESG Fund, created by Lucy Bassett in honor of her mother, Elizabeth Simms Gay, offers low cost spay/neuter vouchers for community owned dogs and cats. Since 2003, this program has altered over 1,000 animals that are no longer contributing to the pet overpopulation crisis.
The ESG Fund also supports our quarterly Kitty Cat Roundup Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) Program in partnership with Woodford Veterinary Clinic. This program alters free-roaming cats and returns them to their caretaker.
Your gift to the ESG Fund will allow us to continue to provide this vital service to our community.
 
“NEW LEASH ON LIFE” BUILDING FUND
Animals moved into our new Adoption Center in 2006. Our renovated Receiving Center allows us to maintain health and provide proper housing and an enriching environment for all of our animals. Your gift to this fund will ensure the ongoing maintenance and improvements to our facility.
 
CHAMPS EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUND
The CHAMPS Fund, established in 2004, allows us to provide extraordinary medical care for sick and injured animals. We accept all animals, many who arrive with emergency health issues. Your gift to this Fund will allow us to continue to give our animals special medical care that has traditionally been beyond our means.