VISA helps the animals!

Citizens Commerce National Bank offers a special VISA card that benefits our homeless pets. Each time you use your Woodford Humane VISA, the bank will donate up to 1% of what you spend to the Woodford Humane Society.

If you're looking for an easy way to support the animals, this is one of the best things you can do. Since the start of this program in 2007, Citizens Commerce has donated more than $15,500 to our orphaned pets!

Applications are available at our Adoption Center and at Citizens Commerce Bank locations at 534 Marsailles Road and 231 South Main Street in Versailles or at 108 Sea Hero Street in Frankfort.

PHOTO: On April 20, 2010 CCNB presented our homeless animals with a Big Check! This incredible donation was generated by 2009 purchases made on the VISA. Please join us in thanking our friends at Citizens Commerce!

Back Row (L to R): Missie Wood (WHS Bookkeeper), Board Treasurer Steve South, Board President Peggy Maness with adoptable Tipper, CCNB VP of Operations Eli Barber, CCNB President and COO David Brown, and CCNB Loan Operations Supervisor Blythe Gayheart. Front Row (L to R): Board Member Susan Adams, Executive Director Diane Kops, Community Outreach Director Marty Vaughn with adoptable Asia.

Our pets seek homes at Equus Run Vineyard

Join us at Springtime in a Bottle at Equus Run Vineyards on April 24 as they debut their 2010 Derby Wines.

Pack a picnic and meet our orphaned pets in Midway as they look for forever homes.

Saturday, April 24
Noon-5:00pm

Live Music: Noon-4:00pm
Adoptable pets: Noon-4:00pm

Event is FREE. Wine Tasting (for those over 21) is $2.00. More info, call Equus Run at (859) 846-WINE

Make your pet a star!

May 1, 2010 is the last day to submit an image of your precious pet(s) to be included in our 6th Annual Limited Editions Calendar!

Our artful calendar is spiral bound and output in beautiful, warm sepia tones. It features stunning pet portraits from the talented Peggy Maness Photography and is packed full of friendly fur faces (pets need not have been adopted from Woodford Humane to be included) sent in from animal lovers, just like you!

Our calendar is an annual fund raising effort which directly raises monty to care for the homeless animals in our Adoption Center. Without any government funding, every image sent in truly helps pets in need!

Submission is easy so send in your favorite pet picture (or pictures) now. Image space starts at just $25 and sponsorships are also available.

Plan for a special holiday gift for your loved ones, submit their pets' photos and surprise them with our calendar as a personalized present! Our 2011 calendar debuts on Friday, September 17 at our special event called "Sniff n Mingle" hosted by Joseph-Beth Booksellers and Bronte Bistro, Lexington Green in Lexington, Kentucky. It's free to attend and you're friendly dog on a leash is also invited to join us!

For more info about pet photo submission, our calendar, or the Woodford Humane Society, email calendar@woodfordhumane.org

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.