Adoption Center Open By Appointment
Due to ongoing staffing challenges, the Adoption Center is currently open by appointment. Check out our adoptable pets here and give us a call if you see somebody you’d like to meet or know more about! Thanks in advance for your understanding. Appointments are not required to volunteer or drop off donations.
Appointments are booked by phone starting at 10:00 am daily. Call (859) 873-5491 to schedule! But first…read this.
Save the Dates!
Don’t miss our big events in 2026 if you’re looking for fun ways to make a difference for homeless pets!
Saturday, July 25: The Summer Gala returns to Keeneland
Saturday, August 22: Run/walk Ashford Stud at the Triple Crown Trot 5K
Sunday, October 18: Compete, shop, and play at Canine Olympics
Triple Crown Trot 5K is August 22!
Registration is open! Run or walk the same paths as Triple Crown champions American Pharoah and Justify, and get a unique peek behind the scenes at world-famous (and beautiful!) Ashford Stud. All ages, speeds, and experience levels welcome. Come Trot with us!
We Need Things! Can You Help?
Taking care of this many pets requires a lot of stuff! Our Wish List includes the things we use all the time and always need. Item donations can be dropped off contact-free in the bins in front of our Receiving Center between 12:00 and 5 pm daily – or, if you would like a receipt or need help unloading, just give us a call at 859.873.5491 when you arrive!
Current Top 5 Most Needed Items: Bleach (non-splashless), Kroger Gift Cards, Hand Sanitizer, Pine Pellet Non-Clumping Cat Litter (or Pine Pellet Horse Bedding), Small/Mini Dog Treats
Why Shelters Are In Crisis
…and what you can do to help. Shelters across the country are facing an unprecedented overcrowding crisis driven by increased owner surrenders and record-low adoptions. In many ways, 2025 was our worst year since recordkeeping began in 2002. Learn more about how Woodford Humane is being impacted, and how you can help.
Give For Free with Kroger Community Rewards
Shop at Kroger? Take a moment and register for the Kroger Community Rewards program. You set it and forget it; Kroger does the giving! Once you’ve selected Woodford Humane Society as your charity of choice, Kroger will automatically donate quarterly at no expense to you. Sign Up Online or call 800-KROGERS to register: search for Woodford Humane Society by name, or use organization code YJ308.
