Join us as we celebrate 35 years!

Adoptable Gandhi is ready for our birthday party at our Adoption Center today from 4-6pm.

We planned our very special day with Woodford County Chamber of Commerce to host their Business After Hours event. We hope you join us!

If not, please visit our Adoption Center anytime and bring a gift for the animals! The Woodford Humane Society is a 501(c)3 non profit organization and does not receive any government funding.

Our animals need literally everything! For a complete list, visit our website.

Meet our longest residents

Meet our Longest Residents
Sandy Davis, Public Relations Director


Chelsea (2 year old, Brindle & White Terrier Mix) is our longest resident canine. She became homeless in January of 2009.

Ava (2 1/2 year old, domestic short hair black cat) is our longest resident feline. She became homeless when she was just 8 weeks old in July of 2007.

Both are lovable, gorgeous girls and we have no idea why they're waiting so long for their forever homes.



Chelsea's red collar and Ava's green toy have been donated to the Woodford Humane Society for the animals. Without any government funding and approximately 200 homeless pets in our care every day, we are in constant need of supplies. Some items on the animals' wish list include:

• Feline Pine Brand Kitty Litter
• Toys & Treats
• Grooming Supplies
• Stainless Steel Feeding Bowls
• Paper Towels
• Bleach
• Laundry Detergent
• Gasoline Cards
• Postage Stamps
• Copy Paper
• Paper Clips

Please note: The Woodford Humane Society is on the incredible Hill's Science Diet Shelter Program and feed our pets only Hill's. If you wish to donate food, please be certain it's Hill's brand so we can use it.

Please help us thank our volunteers.
Image of Chelsea by Volunteer Photographer Richard Labunski.
Image of Ava by Volunteer Photographer Regi Goffinet.
To become a Woodford Humane Society Volunteer, email our Community Outreach Director, Marty Vaughn.

It's our Birthday!

Happy 35th Birthday, Woodford Humane Society!
Sandy Davis, Public Relations Director

Imagine if the Woodford Humane Society didn’t exist. What would have happened to the over 1,000 animals we provided care for last year? And, to the thousands upon thousands of orphaned pets who found homes since we were founded in 1975?

Of course, no one wants to think of these answers or what it would be like if Woodford Humane were not serving our community’s homeless pets. No one wants to know how many perfect and precious pets die needlessly across this nation each year. It’s estimated that only 25% of pets nationwide who find themselves homeless will get adopted. 25% is not good enough. Today, the Woodford Humane Society finds forever homes for approximately 90% of our community’s homeless pets.

How could we possibly reach this unbelievable adoption rate? The credit goes to Woodford Humane Society’s founding Board of Directors (then called “membership”) which included Phil Mulholland, president; Julie Hahn, vice president; Barbara Walters, secretary; Betty Borowiak, treasurer, Dr. J. E. Barrows, Mrs. Zane Young, and Wendell Harris, directors; and Mrs. Greta Denny, special projects. This group of concerned citizens simply said, “No more.” On March 25, 1975, they created the Woodford Humane Society and began saving lives, one pet at a time. They started without a building, without funds or supplies, and, of course, without computers or the internet. What they did have was courage, will and determination to make changes for the animals. They worked closely with then dog warden, Clarence Jones. They looked into the future and led us to where we are today. It is because of our founders that we are able to draw strength and continue improving the lives of our community’s homeless pets while we work to find them a home.

Happy 35th Birthday, Woodford Humane Society! And a special thank you to all who make this organization possible - our Community, Founders, Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Volunteers, Supporters, Staff and, of course, to our furry friends. Together, we continue to reach a day where there are no more homeless pets. The Woodford Humane’s mission is SAVE: Spay/Neuter, Adopt, Volunteer, and Educate. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization without any government funding.

Help celebrate Woodford Humane’s birthday! Bring a birthday present for our homeless pets to our Adoption Center. We open every day at noon and are located on 265 Thomas Lane in Versailles. The animals always need toys and treats, paper towels and bleach or just a cuddle or a belly rub.

Or, stop by on our birthday. On Thursday March 25, our Adoption Center hosts Woodford County Chamber of Commerce’s “Chamber After Hours” social from 4-6pm. Free to attend and refreshments provided. For more information and to attend, visit woodfordcountyinfo.com.


This article written for and published by The Woodford Sun. March 18, 2010

Tobi’s “Paw of Love”

Tobi’s “Paw of Love”
Sandy Davis, Public Relations Director

When Ella and Jeremy brought Tobi home, they had no idea how much love this sweet Pit Bull Mix would bring into their lives. And, Tobi had no idea her forever home would be so wonderful!

“Tobi is an amazing dog who has taught us about love and responsibility,” says Jeremy. "She greets us at the door with her unconditional love and wagging tail." He adds, "Her calming effect has lowered my blood pressure.” Friendly Tobi also greets children, adults and other canines with her big smile.

She makes a great social coordinator to her “canine cousins” when they visit. As hostess, she makes sure each dog gets plenty of play and rest time. Sit, shake, speak, “inside” and “outside” are easy for this bright 5-year old. , by far, the fastest at the Dog Park, running circles around others. Jeremy shares that Tobi also makes a great assistant at the grill!

Best of all, Tobi loves to snuggle up close to Jeremy and Ella. She’ll curl up quietly by their side and gently place her “paw of love” on one of their laps as she sleeps. Tobi's sweet paw reminds them both just how much she loves them. And, Tobi reminds us all just how much comfort a canine’s love can offer.

A healthy pet is an altered pet!

Spay and Neuter Spotlight: A healthy pet is an altered pet!
By Beth Oleson, Adoptions Counselor

Pet owners, get out your party hats: February 23rd is Spay Day USA! We think every day should be spay day, but we’re taking this opportunity to put the spotlight on exactly why spaying or neutering your pet is such a good idea. Today we’ll be focusing on how altering your pet benefits you (and your loving dog or cat) directly through numerous health and behavior benefits.

First, the basics: if you have a female pet, she gets spayed; if you have a male pet, he gets neutered. The spay and neuter surgeries are fast, simple, and virtually bloodless, and while any surgical procedure can be stressful for an animal, the risks here are so minimal that they’re virtually nonexistent. Most veterinarians recommend having the surgery performed before your pet hits its first heat cycle – generally at or before 6 months of age. Early surgery is gaining popularity among vets, and is generally a requirement for adoption facilities, so if you have any questions about when to fix your pet, don’t hesitate to ask!

In addition to being crucial in the fight against pet overpopulation, spaying and neutering is just good sense, as far as your pet’s health is concerned. A spayed pet has less than a 1% chance of developing mammary tumors, compared to more than 50% in unspayed pets, and she will never be at risk for life-threatening uterine infections, ovarian or uterine cancer, or ovarian cysts, all of which are fairly common and require extensive surgery to combat. A neutered pet has a minimal chance of suffering from an enlarged prostate, compared with more than 60% of unneutered pets, and has a greatly reduced risk of suffering from prostate, testicular, or colon cancer, as well as a reduced chance of suffering a perineal hernia – a rupture of the abdominal wall.

If all of that isn’t enough of an incentive to spay or neuter your pet, consider the behavior benefits as well. 90% of aggression cases in males are resolved simply by getting them neutered! Urine-marking is an expression of territoriality that is fueled by testosterone, so if you’re in a constant battle with pet urine in your home, get that pet fixed! And female pets who are spayed will never go into heat, which means no more howling, yowling, escaping, and roaming…and no more cleaning up after a pet on its period. If that doesn’t sound good, we don’t know what does.
In these economic times, the cost of spaying or neutering a pet can be a burden; if the only thing standing between you and a healthy, well-behaved, altered pet is money, call us today to find out more about our low-cost spay and neuter voucher program. We’re here to help, for you, your pet, and all of the unwanted litters of puppies and kittens that are born each year. You can reach the Woodford Humane Society at our Adoption Center at 859.873.5491 or by email at manager@woodfordhumane.org.

This article written for The Woodford Sun. Published 2/4/2010
Featured adoptable pet: Burlap. To adopt, email manager@woodfordhumane.org