Kentucky Animal Relief Fund (KARF)

10/04/2026

Timmy came home from the hospital on Thursday. I have been watching him like a hawk. Thank god he has had no seizures since! I only hope this trend continues. 🤞🏻 Thank you all for your well wishes. ❤️

09/25/2026

** Update on Timmy: He had a total of 5 seizures that night. Thankfully I was able to treat them all and keep them as brief as possible. He has been in the hospital since Thursday morning. He is on IV fluids and seizure medication. He has since improved and is doing quite well. He will stay another day or two. For today, it was positive news that gave me some hope. I can only hope he continues to improve. Thank you all for the love and well wishes. ❤️

Our sweet Timmy had two grand mal seizures last night. He’s never had one before. I plan to be at the vet as soon as they open at 7am. Please send love and well wishes his way.

09/23/2026

For those who care about our pigs.
On Monday we said goodbye to Flower. Just two weeks after losing Moe. They were companions for 14 years and slept side by side every night. 💞 Flower came from Louisville Metro Animal Services 15 years ago. She was shy, gentle, sweet and loved to smell your shoes. Goodbye, my sweet girl. Please rest easy now. I love you always. 💔

09/11/2026

More Moe 💔

09/11/2026

We want to share our love and thanks to all who pitched in to help us during this year. We couldn’t do this without you. ❤️🐾

09/09/2026

Hello friends,
begins tonight, Sept 10th, at midnight and ends Sept 11th at midnight. Donations have been extremely low this year but the care of our seniors never ends. If you have a few dollars to spare, we humbly ask for your help. Our donation link is below.
With thanks and love,
KARF ❤️🐾

https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/kentucky-animal-relief-fund-inc

09/08/2026

For those who care about our pigs.
Yesterday, we said goodbye to my beautiful boy, Moe. As best I can recall, I have had him around 14 years. His family moved and left him alone for two weeks in an empty house, with no food, water, and hooves so long they prevented him from walking. I hope I gave him the life of his dreams. My life won’t be the same without you, my sweetest Moe. 💔

07/22/2026

KARF welcomes Princess.
She is 15 years old, weighs 6 pounds, and appears to be blind. She was surrendered to Louisville Metro Animal Services. She required an enucleation of her left eye, which was done yesterday. We sincerely thank the veterinary staff for saving us the expense of having this done. She will see our vet tomorrow for an exam. She is anemic, dehydrated and has skin issues, so we hope to address these issues. For now, she seems comfortable and is resting.
I must also share this very sweet ‘prescription’ from Dr Kim: “Extra hugs and kisses every day. She is literal perfection.” ❤️
If you would like to help us with her continued care, you can donate with the button below, through our PayPal link:PayPal.Me/KYAnimalReliefFund or send checks to PO Box 58502 Lou, Ky 40268.
Love and thanks 🐾

07/05/2026

Jefferson County, KY ~ 1,139!!

We currently have 1,139 pets in our care, 491 of those are thankfully in foster homes, but our facility is stretched to the limit (shout out ).

The next two weeks are historically our busiest of the year.
Combined with dangerous summer temperatures, pets face deadly conditions.

Double (triple) check your yard security and keep pets indoors.
Sign up to foster and clear a kennel: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services/services/foster-care

Thank you for keeping our community's animals safe.

07/02/2026

Please bring your animals inside and make sure farm animals have shade and water! These temperates are no joke!

Given the extreme danger posed by this heat wave, it is crucial to be aware of specific risk factors that render certain dogs more susceptible to heat-related illnesses than others, although all pets are at risk in this weather. Most Vulnerable Dogs Flat-Faced (Brachycephalic) Breeds: Pugs, French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, and Boxers have shortened airways that make panting highly inefficient. Large & High-Energy Breeds: Dogs weighing over 50 kg or active working dogs (like Golden Retrievers or Labradors) generate extra muscle heat. Overweight Pets: Excess fat acts as an insulator, trapping heat and straining the respiratory system. Puppies & Seniors: Young dogs have underdeveloped temperature regulation, while seniors may suffer from underlying heart or lung diseases.