My Old Kentucky Home Sanctuary

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My Old Kentucky Home Sanctuary is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization. We do not receive state or federal funds. Every donation goes to animal care.

We rely on donations from the public to carry out our mission. The rescue has ran privately since the late 1990s. I paid for everything out of pocket; most of the time caring for over 50 different animals at a time. I decided I wanted to expand to help more animals and applied for nonprofit status. I received nonprofit 501 (C) (3) status in 2020. Our Story:

Most of my life I have rescued animals; all kinds of animals. I didn’t have siblings growing up, so animals became my family and friends. The same place I grew up is where I offer animals sanctuary today. I call it My Old Kentucky Home Sanctuary. Over the years, animals have filled me with immense happiness, and tremendous heartbreak when losing them; however with these ups and downs I have realized my greatest passion is saving as many as I can. I have four kids, and each of their first memories was a scenario that involved an animal in some way. They were taught at an early age that all living beings deserve love and compassion. I was part of Humane Lobby Day at the Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky in 2012 and met Romeo; he is the dog famous for helping to make it a Class D felony in Kentucky for abusing a cat or dog. I remember that day having a huge impact on me; so grateful that Kentucky finally did something about the cruelty cats and dogs can endure from human’s choices. As I walked through the capitol, I saw people with signs advocating for farm animals; I remember feeling sick thinking about all of those that are forgotten and that don’t have a voice at any level. That day my love for those forgotten farm animals grew, and it has grown stronger with each passing day. I encourage each of you to make make better choices when we choose our food, our entertainment involving animals, the clothing we wear, etc. Please have compassion for those that breathe and feel pain just as we do. There is no feeling similar to placing your hands on an animal that has been abandoned or abused and tell them they will never have to feel that way again. The smile I see come across their face makes everything I do worthwhile.

11/04/2026

Hamilton hates the rain! Went outside for a bit and got dirty. Came back in. Went to garage and plopped down on a cot. Got up and ate his treat. Then, used his treat bowl as a butt pillow. He’s finished for the morning. Will try again in afternoon 🐷

11/03/2026

On October 31, 2010, I lost the dog love of my life to liver cancer. His name was Casey, and he was a Siberian Husky. My heart was simply broken, and my husband and I mourned, for days and days over losing Casey.

I had four very young kids at the time, and was up late on October 30th that year. I was preparing for a Halloween party for the kids the following day. It was after midnight, and my husband went outside to get some things from the car. We had buried Casey about three weeks prior on the property and placed a gravestone, etc. Standing on the top of Casey's grave was a black furry kitten; it couldn't have been over 6 months old. It was a bobtail kitten and very vocal. My husband heard the sounds and walked toward Casey's grave. The kitten saw Matt and circled around him... then sit down at his feet.

When I looked up and saw the kitten in my husband's arms as he came into the house, I remember thinking how absolutely beautiful he was. He was very healthy, his coat was in immaculate shape, and his eyes were bright and dancing. After I heard how my husband found him, chills ran all over my body.

My then 5 year old daughter got up the next morning and immediately called him Fancy Pants after she saw his bobtail. I thought it was the perfect name.

As Fancy got older, he had similar mannerisms to Casey; and appearing very often to see things in the room that I can't see. I know that may sound odd to some, and maybe even possibly unnerving; but not to me. It brings me peace.

Fancy Pants sure did help me heal after losing my Casey; and he has, and always will have, a special place in my heart since the night he found us. I believe that angels are sent to us in many forms; perhaps Casey sent Fancy, because he couldn't be here with us anymore.

I'm a few days late, but I want to wish my Fancy Pants a Happy Gotcha Day!

And, to everyone else...we hope you have a beautiful evening 😻😻

11/03/2026

She was thrown away and abandoned by her owners in Texas. They sold their home and left her there!! They told the new home owners they would return, but never came back!! The new owners of the home put her on a grocery supply page on Facebook (for slaughter). The ad stated "all you have to do is knock on door, then say pig, and she's yours"

This absolutely broke my heart! I felt an immediate connection with her when I read the story. Also, Precious Polly reminded me a lot of Priscilla and Wilbur, so I knew this pretty girl needed to be part of our family!

Fast forward four years, and this girl has definitely found her forever home! Precious Polly is SO INCREDIBLY SWEET! She makes me smile every single day.

Happy Gotcha Week, beautiful girl! We love you so much!! 🐷💕

And, THANK YOU, Phoebe Claire, for letting me love her ❤️

10/31/2026

Halloween wouldn't be the same without our girl, Pumpkin! She loves to show her fangs year around, but they really come out closer to Halloween! 😉

We rescued Pumpkin a few years ago when she was a kitten (about a week prior to Halloween). She was standing at the end of the road on her hind legs. We saw her when we pulled in the drive. Long story! BUT, we finally caught her…and so happy to have this precious girl!

Happy Halloween to everyone! Be safe, and please keep all your animal babies inside today and tonight 🎃🧡🐾

10/30/2026

The Manx twins and brothers…Malcolm and Angus!
Contemplating that late morning cat nap 😻😻

10/26/2026

HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY, SWEET BOY!! 🎉🥳🎂
We aren't sure what day Hamilton was born on, as the family he came from didn't know. But, we know this handsome boy was born October 2019. So, I always just pick a random date in October to celebrate his birthday!

Happy Birthday, Hamilton!! You are such a handsome boy and perfect in every way! We absolutely love you and incredibly happy that you are part of our big family!! ❤️🥰❤️

Address

1952 North Highway 127; PO Box 23
Albany, KY
42602

Telephone

+16066882709

Website

http://www.myoldkentuckyhomesanctuary.org/, https://linktr.ee/myoldkentuckyhomesanctuary?fbclid=PAAaa4QL6pR2uhK-z2YMBlFP

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