Rescue
First
Unlike some pet stores, Bluegrass Barkery has never, and will never sell animals. While we fully support responsible breeding, we recommend adoption first. The number of homeless animals in shelters is at an all-time high. If you decide to add another member to your family, please consider these wonderful humane societies and rescues first.
Lexington Humane Society - LHS’s mission is to advocate the compassionate treatment of animals; educate the community on responsible, lifelong pet ownership; and promote adoption as the best option when searching for a new pet. They are a non-profit humane agency completely reliant upon private donations and community support. Please visit www.adoptlove.net for more information.
Woodford Humane Society -The Woodford Humane Society is a non-profit animal adoption center in Versailles, Kentucky. We care for 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. Please visit www.woodfordhumanesociety.org for more information.
Bluegrass Shih Tzu Rescue -BGSTR,Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the homeless Shih Tzu & Maltese population, stop the number of Shih Tzu & Maltese destroyed, abused & neglected by backyard breeders, puppy millers & individuals. With your help this can be accomplished through spay/neuter, medical assistance, rescue, foster care, adoption of pets to "forever homes" and last but not least, educating the public. www.bluegrassshihtzurescue.com
GRRAND - Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs (GRRAND) seeks to significantly reduce the number of homeless or abused Golden Retrievers through vigorous rescue, rehabilitation, placement, and education programs. GRRAND was organized by members of the Greater Louisville Golden Retriever Club to help find homes for displaced Golden Retrievers. We all have Golden Retrievers as family members and not only wanted others to know what a great breed of dog the Golden is, but also to step in and help needy Goldens find good homes. www.grrand.org
Shamrock Greyhound Rescue - Shamrock placement reps service the area of Louisville, Lexington, Southern Indiana, Northern Kentucky & Greater Cincinnati. Our mission is to place Greyhounds into loving homes that will benefit both the Greyhound and the pet adopter. Visit www.greyhoundsofshamrock.org for more information.
Central Kentucky Boxer Rescue - Central Kentucky Boxer Rescue, Inc. is based in Danville, Kentucky. CKBR covers all of Kentucky, including Lexington, Louisville, Bowling Green, Ashland, London, Florence/Cincinnati and all areas in between. CKBR has been rescuing and placing boxers since 1998. Our mission is to coordinate the breed clubs, breeders, shelters and fanciers into a rescue network to assist in the rescue of purebred Boxers. This is a non-profit organization created solely for the welfare and protection of the Boxer breed. Visit www.ckbr.org for more information.
Don’t see your rescue organization listed? Email your information to info@bluegrassbarkery.com to be added to this page.
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Bluegrass Basset Rescue - Bluegrass Basset Rescue, Inc., was founded in 2002 by Pat Workman, Susan Intessimone and Pat Ludlam as the first organization in Kentucky dedicated solely to saving, rehabilitating, and rehoming basset hounds. Prior to that time, various all-breed rescues, rescues in other states, and Susan herself were pulling bassets from shelters, accepting them from owners, and rescuing them from stray situations. The rescue is a non-profit organization as defined by IRS code 501(c)(3) and operates through fundraising, donations and adoption fees. Visit www.bluegrassbassetrescue.org for more information.
Speak Out And Rescue - SOAR (Speak Out and Rescue) was founded with a focus on tethered dogs. Through an all volunteer effort, SOAR is responsible for educating owners on the negative effects of tethering an animal and works to free those affected. Through this process, dogs are sometimes surrendered by their owners to have the chance at a better life. SOAR does not focus on one specific breed but rather any animals in need. For current adoptable dogs and more information please visit www.speakoutandrescue.org.
L.I.F.E. House for Animals - Established in Frankfort in 1997, L.I.F.E. House for Animals is a no-kill canine and feline adoption facility with limited access. Our mission is to nurture, celebrate, and reinforce the human-animal bond with successful animal adoptions, preventing overpopulation of pets and providing community education and awareness of animal issues. Our mission is accomplished by making permanent placements based on the individual needs of the animals and adopters. For more information visit their website at www.lifehouse4animals.org
Jessamine County S.A.V.E Center - The Jessamine County Humane Society centers around four principles: Shelter, Adopt, Volunteer, and Educate. They work to promote adoption and spay/neutering programs within Jessamine County. To find out more about the great animals in their care or ways that you can help visit their website at www.jessaminecountysavecenter.com
