Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society

Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society One of Kentucky's top humane societies improving the lives of animals.
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Did you know our rabbit room is overflowing with sweet, adoptable buns right now? 🐰✨ Whether you're looking for a sassy ...
08/29/2026

Did you know our rabbit room is overflowing with sweet, adoptable buns right now? 🐰✨ Whether you're looking for a sassy snuggler, a relaxed lap bunny, or a playful pair, we have the perfect companion waiting to meet you!

🖤 Miller – Waiting more than 3 months for adoption, Miller has been waiting longer than any other pet. He is a gentle, timid boy who finds the shelter overwhelming. He needs a quiet, patient home where he can take his time feeling safe and finally blossom.

🤎 Penelope – This girl has ALL the fluff! Penelope asks for very little: just a cozy spot to lounge, gentle head scratches, and healthy snacks.

🤍 Scarlett – This 1-year-old is full of hilarious sass! Scarlett is a curious, playful girl who demands pets (and will let you know if you stop too soon). She’s looking for a family who will adore her big personality and sweet, snuggly side.

🤎 Brownie – 4 years old, super laid-back, and extraordinarily soft! Brownie loves affection and gentle pets, making him the ideal match if you want a calm companion to relax with.

💕💕 Alfalfa, Apple, Timothy & Kale – 8-week-old baby siblings! These sweeties are social, playful, and very affectionate. Because rabbits thrive with companionship, we’d love to see these babies adopted in pairs!

CAN’T ADOPT RIGHT NOW? YOU CAN STILL HELP! With so many rabbits under our roof, we are burning through rabbit food quickly! Please consider dropping off or ordering a bag of rabbit pellets for our shelter buns. Every single donation helps us keep their tummies full while they wait for their forever homes.

Come meet the bunnies this weekend and see which one is right for your family!

Today, on Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, we pause to honor and remember the beloved pets who are no longer by our side,...
08/28/2026

Today, on Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, we pause to honor and remember the beloved pets who are no longer by our side, but will forever remain in our hearts. 🌈🐾❤️

Whether they were part of your life for a few months or fifteen years, the love they gave leaves an imprint that time can never erase. While the grief of losing them is heavy, today is about celebrating the joy, laughter, and unconditional love they brought into our lives.

We would love to remember your beloved pets with you today. Please share a photo of your Rainbow Bridge pet in the comments. You can tell us their name, your favorite memory with them, or simply leave a heart to honor their memory.

To all the precious souls running free across the Rainbow Bridge: you are missed, you are loved, and you will never be forgotten.✨

Dolly Parton brought brightness, beauty, and joy into our lives. 💖✨In honor of a true icon, we paired some of our sweet ...
08/28/2026

Dolly Parton brought brightness, beauty, and joy into our lives. 💖✨

In honor of a true icon, we paired some of our sweet adoptable pets with the Dolly looks they love most. Just like Dolly, these animals have big personalities, hearts full of love, and a way of making every day a little brighter.

Whether you're looking for a cuddle bug or a playful sidekick, your new best friend is waiting for you at the shelter.

We’re open:
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 12 to 4 p.m.

08/27/2026

Did you catch this during the Adopt-a-thon? Our friends at WNKY produced an incredible video highlighting the impact of our Spay/Neuter initiatives and Community Cat Program. 🐾❤️

Taking in roughly 1,200 animals every month is a massive undertaking. Two decades ago, daily euthanasia was a heartbreaking reality due to overcrowding. Because Director Lorri Hare and her team made a long-term commitment to spay/neuter solutions, BGWCHS has not been forced to euthanize for space in many years.

A major driver of this success is our Community Cat Program. Every cat we serve is spayed or neutered, ear-tipped, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. We give these cats the best possible protection for a long, healthy life outdoors.

The results speak for themselves. Within just three years of launching the Community Cat Program, stray cat intake within Bowling Green city limits dropped by a staggering 70%!

Systemic change doesn't happen overnight, but proactive spay and neuter programs are the single most effective way to eliminate pet overpopulation at the root. But we can’t do it without you.

👉 HOW YOU CAN HELP:

1️⃣ Spay & Neuter Your Pets: Visit our website to learn more about our $25 surgeries and apply today!

2️⃣ Contact the Community Cat Program: If you are feeding community cats in your neighborhood, reach out so we can help you get them fixed and vaccinated! Call 270-715-0937.

3️⃣ Donate & Join: Support these lifesaving, high-impact programs by making a donation or becoming an official BGWCHS member.

✨ BGHS SPOTLIGHT PROJECT: Meet Riot! ✨ Riot is a handsome Shepherd mix with a heart full of love and a delightfully goof...
08/27/2026

✨ BGHS SPOTLIGHT PROJECT: Meet Riot! ✨

Riot is a handsome Shepherd mix with a heart full of love and a delightfully goofy spirit. He has all the sweet charm of a puppy, but with a much more balanced energy level, making him the perfect mix of playful sidekick and relaxed cuddle buddy!

Riot loves to be outdoors. Whether he's exploring the yard, going on a scenic walk, or simply soaking up the fresh air, he’s happiest when he’s enjoying the outdoors with his favorite humans by his side.

🩵 Medical Note: Riot is heartworm positive and has already started treatments. BGWCHS will cover his entire treatment until he’s 100% recovered, but he will need a family dedicated to supporting him through his recovery.

Riot will be an extraordinarily loyal, affectionate companion. If you’re looking for a cuddly best friend to steal your heart, Riot is ready to meet you!

Thank you to our amazing volunteers at BGHS for making this spotlight possible!

Meet Scottie! 🐾✨Scottie came to us in June as a tiny, sickly stray, but after spending eight weeks in a loving foster ho...
08/26/2026

Meet Scottie! 🐾✨

Scottie came to us in June as a tiny, sickly stray, but after spending eight weeks in a loving foster home, he has made an incredible transformation. He spent the last two months putting on weight, recovering his health, and becoming more socialized.

Physically, Scottie is now in perfect health and ready for his forever home! Emotionally, he’s still working on building his confidence. He is cautious around new people — even a little "hissy" — but he has a secret: he’s a total closet cuddle bug! When shelter staff gently scoop him up for forced cuddle sessions, his defenses melt away, replaced by deep, content purring.

Scottie will thrive in a quiet, patient home with a family who understands that good things take time. He needs adopters willing to gently nudge him out of his comfort zone and show him that human affection is nothing to fear.

With a little patience and a lot of love, Scottie is going to make a beautiful, lifelong companion. Ready to help this sweet boy fully blossom? Come visit him today! 🐱❤️

We have one more important Adopt-a-thon “thank you,” and it’s for our incredible staff! 🐾❤️While the Adopt-a-thon is one...
08/26/2026

We have one more important Adopt-a-thon “thank you,” and it’s for our incredible staff! 🐾❤️

While the Adopt-a-thon is one big night for our community, our staff pours their hearts into this mission 365 days a year. From early morning cleanings and medical treatments to managing stressful intakes, processing adoptions, and giving endless love to every pet that walks through our doors — their work is heavy, constant, and deeply meaningful.

Events like the Adopt-a-thon take an extraordinary amount of extra energy and coordination on top of their daily duties. Yet, our team showed up with smiles, passion, and an unwavering commitment to making sure every shelter pet had their moment to shine.

To our entire staff: THANK YOU. You are the heart and soul of this shelter, and we could not save lives without you. You truly are everyday heroes! 🌟

It takes a village—and what an extraordinary village we have! 🐾❤️We want to extend a huge, heartfelt thank you to everyo...
08/26/2026

It takes a village—and what an extraordinary village we have! 🐾❤️

We want to extend a huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our annual Adopt-a-thon possible!

🎥 OUR PRODUCTION PARTNERS
WNKY: We are endlessly grateful for your partnership in reviving this special event in 2025 and continuing to stand by our side to help shelter pets shine!

WKU Public Media: Thank you for providing the technology and a very talented student crew to power the live broadcast!

Marco: Thank you for providing the phone systems that kept our call-in lines ringing all night!

🎙️ OUR HOSTS & GUESTS
Chris, Shane, and Ashlee, thank you for keeping the energy high and bringing so much heart to the screen. It was such a joy to spend the evening with you! Thank you as well to every guest who stopped by to show off our adoptable pets and share why supporting BGWCHS means so much to them.

💰 OUR COMMUNITY & DONORS
Thank you to every single person who called in, pledged, or donated during the show! We want to give a special shout-out to our longtime champions, Susan and Stan Mathews, for their extraordinarily generous $10,000 donation! Susan and Stan, your unwavering support has saved countless lives and continues to transform the shelter experience for every animal in our care.

🌟 SPECIAL TRIBUTE
We have to give the ultimate thank you to Jean Secrest, our Board President and Adopt-a-thon master! Jean was involved in the very first Adopt-a-thon back in 2001. We cannot thank her enough for the immense dedication, leadership, and love she has poured into our shelter over the past three decades.

📸 Thanks also to the talented Andrea Ford for capturing these beautiful photos!

Because of all of you, more pets will find forever homes this year. Thank you for standing with us! 🐶🐱✨

✨ BGHS SPOTLIGHT PROJECT: Meet Blackie! ✨Looking for a dog who will keep you laughing every single day? Meet Blackie! Th...
08/25/2026

✨ BGHS SPOTLIGHT PROJECT: Meet Blackie! ✨

Looking for a dog who will keep you laughing every single day? Meet Blackie! This fun-loving 2-year-old boy is packed with personality, silly antics, and a heart full of endless love.

Blackie is high-spirited and loves getting out to play, explore, and spend quality time with his people. He’s looking for an active, loving family who can give him plenty of attention and fun opportunities to burn off his playful energy.

Underneath all that goofy charm is a deeply affectionate boy who just wants to be your loyal companion. If you’re ready to bring a ton of laughter, smiles, and sweet snuggles into your home, Blackie might just be your perfect match!

Thank you to our amazing volunteers at BGHS for making this spotlight possible!

Address

1924 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY
42104

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12708428572

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