The New Pike County Humane Society

09/01/2026

Around 4PM today this sweet baby arrived at our shelter covered in maggots and has an awful upper respiratory infection. He was found on the side of the road and a lovely woman stopped and picked him up. Once we assessed him we noticed a hole next to his butt that the maggots were coming from. Our Director rushed him to the vet and is currently there now receiving care. Despite barely being able to breathe, covered in maggots, and dehydration. The kitten was making air biscuits in the bath while we attempted to clean him up, purring so loud you could hear him from the next room. We are going to do everything we can to help this sweet baby❤️ We are asking for donations towards his care. Every cent counts and we appreciate each and every single one of you that donate to us. You truly are saving lives one dollar at a time.

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07/19/2026

After a year at our shelter, Piper has finally found her forever home❤️❤️❤️Happy life sweet girl, happy tears were shed watching you pull away🥲

07/05/2026

05/25/2026

🐣🦌🦝 It’s baby season! 🐇🦆🦊

Our local wildlife rehabilitation centers are currently overwhelmed with intakes. While many baby animals may appear abandoned, most are actually being cared for by their parents nearby. In many cases, removing them from the wild does more harm than good.

Information is key! If you suspect a baby animal needs help, please do your research and contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator before intervening. Often, the best thing you can do is observe from a distance and leave the animal where it is.

Examples:
• Fawns are commonly left alone for hours while mom stays nearby.
• Many baby birds found on the ground are healthy fledglings learning to fly.
• Baby rabbits are often left hidden in nests with mom only visiting briefly.

Only step in if the animal is clearly injured, bleeding, covered in bugs, cold, or confirmed orphaned.

When in doubt: call a wildlife rehabilitation center first. Let’s help keep wildlife wild! 🐾