KY Hopeful Paws Rescue

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

🎉 FINAL ADOPTION ALERT OF 2025 🎉

CONGRATULATIONS to Penny, Bongo, Gingerbread, Otis, and Jingle! Thanks to their new families for adopting! ❤️🐾

01/01/2026

It takes a village and ours includes INCREDIBLE VETS! 🩺

From emergency care to routine checkups, our veterinarians stand beside us through every step of a dog’s journey. Their skill, dedication, and compassion help our rescue dogs get the second chances they deserve.

THANK YOU for being advocates, healers, and lifesavers. Our rescue and our dogs are better because of you! 💙🐶

🐾 Frankfort Animal Clinic

🐾 Mount Vernon Animal Clinic

🐾 Woodstock Animal Foundation

🐾 Eastpoint Vet Clinic

🐾 Elkcreek Animal Hospital (various locations)

🐾 Gallardo Family Animal Hospital

🐾 Cedar Heights Animal Clinic

🐾 Skipworth Vet Clinic

🐾 Mayfield Vet Clinic

🐾 Three Rivers Vet Clinic

🐾 Nobleview Vet Clinic

🐾S.N.I.P Clinic Louisville

31/12/2025

✨ GOODBYE 2025! ✨

As we look back on this year, our hearts are full and our gratitude runs deep. 2025 was a year of second chances, wagging tails, and countless happy endings.

None of this would be possible without our incredible donors, adopters, fosters, volunteers, supporters, and vets. Every dollar or item donated, every share, every open home, and every act of kindness helped change a life this year. You didn’t just support a rescue — you gave dogs hope and a future.

As we step into 2026, we’re filled with excitement and purpose. We’re dreaming big, setting new goals, and looking forward to saving even more lives, expanding our impact, and continuing this mission together.

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for being part of our rescue family. Here’s to more happy tails in 2026 ❤️🐾

31/12/2025

🚨RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW BEST FRIEND!!🚨

Say HELLO to ZIGGY! Ziggy boy is the cutest little black and white Shih Tzu you ever did see! He enjoys playing dress up and being told how dapper he looks in his outfits! He enjoys playing and still has some puppy to him. But after a good play session he enjoys snoozing on the couch with his people. He is the perfect mix of fun and chill all wrapped up in a handsome little package just waiting for someone to adopt! Better get to it, times a ticking!

Name: Ziggy
Age: 3-4 Years Old
S*x: Male
Breed: Shih Tzu
Weight: 16 lbs
Located In: Louisville, KY
Temperament/ Energy Level: Medium Energy
Recommendation for Kids: ✅ older respectful kiddos
Relationship with Dogs: ✅
Relationship with Cats: Not tested but assumed to do well
Neutered/ Spayed: ✅
Crate Trained:✅
House Trained: ✅
Leash Trained: ✅
Fence Required: ❌
Special Request: Would love another small doggy friend in the home

PLEASE NOTE: To apply to adopt, the application and adoption process can be found on our website https://www.kyhopefulpaws.com/adopt.

Please read dog's bio carefully before applying.

30/12/2025

🚨Jupiter wants his New Year to be filled with his new family! 🚨

Meet Jupiter! This adorable freckled boy is ready to take on forever! He is a Rat Terrier Mix with the cutest little speckles covering just about all of his body! He is a shy boy and will require a patient owner that would be willing to allow this handsome guy to come out of his shell. He LOVES snacks so with some coaxing he will warm up in no time! He does great with other dogs so if you have a doggo at home that needs a new best friend, look no further! Jupiter is OUT OF THIS WORLD!

Name: Jupiter
Age:3-4 Years Old
S*x: Male
Breed: Rat Terrier Mix
Weight: 16lbs
Located In: Lawrenceburg, KY
Temperament/ Energy Level: Medium Energy
Recommendation for Kids: Older kiddos
Relationship with Dogs: ✅
Relationship with Cats: Not tested
Neutered/ Spayed: ✅
Crate Trained: In Progress
House Trained: In Progress
Leash Trained: In Progress
Fence Required: ✅ can climb so privacy fence favored

PLEASE NOTE: To apply to adopt, the application and adoption process can be found on our website https://www.kyhopefulpaws.com/adopt.

Please read dog's bio carefully before applying.

28/12/2025

Madison County 📣📣 Dog found on Charlie Norris area. We’re trying to find owners if there is any. Dog is safe with foster in the area. Report to local animal shelter has been sent and dog has no microchip.

26/12/2025

Welcome Yo to our rescue 🥳. On Christmas Eve foster momma dropped everything to go and bail out this baby out of the shelter. Sadly, Yo is in need of a major dental surgery with a swollen mouth. Yo’s owner tragically passed away and family sent him to the local shelter. First step is to get him healthy then find him a forever.

Donate below👇🏻👇🏻

https://www.kyhopefulpaws.com/donate

25/12/2025

🎅🏻🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS!! 🎄🎅🏻

22/12/2025

🎉 ADOPTION ALERT! 🎉

CONGRATULATIONS to all of these sweet pups who got a forever home this week! Ash, Apple, Alder, Aspen, Annie, Autumn, Bo, Trudy, Bacca, Opie, Frankie, Eddie, Buddy, Greyson, Patsy Kline, and Dexter are HOME FOR CHRISTMAS! Thanks to their new families for adopting! ❤️🐾

22/12/2025

‼️ADOPTED‼️

🚨YOU CAN HAVE YOUR VERY OWN LITTLE DRUMMER BOY FOR CHRISTMAS!🚨

Meet Bongo! Bongo is a precious 7 pound chocolatey goodness Miniature Dachshund! Due to shyness he will need a patient and consistent owner to reach his full potential. He will be the perfect dog once he comes out of his shell and shows his true personality!Don’t miss out on this little guy or you will miss out on an amazing opportunity to be his forever best friend!

Name: Bongo
Age: 1 Year Old
S*x: Male
Breed: Miniature Dachshund
Weight: 7 lbs
Located In: Shepherdsville, KY
Temperament/ Energy Level: Shy Puppy Energy
Recommendation for Kids: ✅ no young children
Relationship with Dogs: ✅
Relationship with Cats: Not tested
Neutered/ Spayed: ✅
Crate Trained: ✅
House Trained: In Progress
Leash Trained: In Progress
Fence Required: ✅
Special Requests: Will require another confident dog, preferably a dachshund within the home. Would also do best with someone home more than not.

PLEASE NOTE: To apply to adopt, the application and adoption process can be found on our website https://www.kyhopefulpaws.com/adopt.

Please read dog's bio carefully before applying.