PET HEALTH

Looking for the best pet care options for the health and wellness of your 4-Legged friends? Then welcome to our “Pet Health” Section, where we will bring you the finest businesses in Central Kentucky that will tend to the care and well-being of our furry loved ones. In this issue we feature “Uptown Hounds,” an upscale pet resort in downtown Lexington that will pamper your pooch in the way he or she deserves, as well as all the good things that are happening at the Lexington Humane Society.

Fostering is a highly rewarding experience that benefits homeless animals and is fun for you and your family. As a foster parent, you are an invaluable part of the Lexington Humane Society’s (LHS) life-saving team. You make an impact on community animal welfare by directly shaping the future of your foster animals and by helping LHS care for and find forever homes for thousands of animals each year. Last year alone, 1,100 special-case animals were helped through our foster care program … and with your participation, we can help even more. Why Foster?

Some animals in need of fostering are simply too young for adoption, need extra love and socialization to become confident family pets or are recovering from a Second Chances program surgical procedure. Fostering gives us the opportunity to provide all these special animals what they need until they are ready to find their forever homes. Fostering is great for animal lovers who are: • Not quite ready for the lifelong commitment that comes with pet adoption • Empty nesters • Families – fostering is a great way to teach kids about responsible pet ownership, compassion and helping others! Fostering is also great for anyone looking for a way to truly make a difference in an animal’s life. What animals need foster care? • Kittens & puppies under the age of 8 weeks • Moms with nursing litters • Extra TLC animals (on medication, in need of love and socialization) • Long-term residents who could use a break from shelter life What does a foster parent provide? • Love and kindness – the most important things our animals need are free! • A safe and secure environment and a willingness to address the animal’s individual needs • Basic necessities such as toys, treats, & food LEXINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY’S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM HELPS PETS FIND FOREVER HOMES LHS Continued on Page 26

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READY TO SHOW YOUR DOG WHO’S NO. 1 IN MARCH? THEN WELCOME TO UPTOWN HOUNDS’ “MUTT MADNESS”!

March in the Bluegrass can only mean one thing: MUTT MADNESS!! (… well, MAYBE two things, if you’re a UK basketball fan, too!)

Yes, at Uptown Hounds, March is about celebrating your bouncing ball of puppy joy, and when it comes to showing your dog who’s No. 1, there’s nothing better than getting into the game and giving your beloved pet an upscale experience at Uptown Hounds.

America’s Uptown Hounds Luxury Resorts was created as an all-inclusive, high-quality, highenergy environment where your four-legged family member can play, primp, relax and stay. And let’s face it — during this month’s drive to crown the champ of the college hardwood — your pooch deserves the best care you can provide when it comes to a place to board them during the day or for an extended period of time.

In other words, welcome to Uptown Hounds during March for the premiere dog care, daycare By David Bryan Blondell, Special Sections Dir.

and boarding services they affectionately call “Mutt Madness”!

Conveniently located in downtown Lexington near office buildings, the University of Kentucky campus and all the downtown hospitals and healthcare facilities, Uptown Hounds’ guests — pets AND their owners — have a multitude of luxurious amenities to enjoy.

Uptown Hounds features large, plush hotel suites for short- and long-term boarding, private daycare rooms, a top-notch Salon & Spa and a boutique with the finest of toys, treats, food and pet-related merchandise. In addition, extremely large heated indoor and manicured outdoor play areas provide your pooch the most fun and friendly environment possible. (An oversized doggie-only pool is available seasonally, open May 1-Nov. 1.) Moreover, the beautiful marble floors and walls and the upscale fixtures that are part of the facility’s luxurious decor simply reflect the upscale treatment your four-legged member of royalty deserves! Upon arrival, Concierge Services can help you create a custom long-term boarding or daycare stay for your dog. At check-in you can arrange fetch, belly rubs, gourmet treats and toys from the Boutique, and email postcards. (Professional photographic and custom Fine Art services of your pets are also available upon request — makes a great gift!)

The Daycare Services at Uptown Hounds are considered second to none, with newly expanded weekday hours of 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Monday thru Friday*) to make it more convenient for working owners. Once there, the friendly Pet Services Staff makes sure your

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MADNESS continued from Page 25 dog is well cared for and is having a happy, fun stay with up to three play-time sessions with its new-found friends (grouped by weight and activity level). Individual playtime and extra attention is also offered, as is supervised usage of the popular 30-foot x 50-foot outdoor pool during its seasonal operation.

*In addition to weekly Daycare services, a special new weekend Daycare schedule is now available: Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.!

Further, to really get in the game, treat your dog to one of the many “Grooming Packages” that Uptown Hounds’ amazing Salon & Spa has to choose from. In addition to the top-quality bathing and hair-cutting services, further pamper your pooch with toenail polish, toothbrushing and hair coloring. There is nothing better than a fresh, groomed look that will please you and your beloved pet more. Please call to inquire about which Grooming Package option best fits your needs.

Uptown Hounds recognizes that the proper, professional care of your pets is among the most important considerations you have. For anyone wanting to give as much love and special care to your dogs as they give you, this March during “Mutt Madness” please give America’s Uptown Hounds Luxury Resorts a try. Once experienced, you too will declare them the “champs”!

Please visit www.UptownHounds.com or call Guest Services at (859) 255-2275. A new texting service is now available as well. Text any questions or boarding requests to (859) 255-2275. Uptown Hounds is conveniently located just off South Broadway at 466 Angliana Avenue, just a half mile from downtown and a block from The Red Mile. We invite you to take a quick tour of the facility and look forward to welcoming you and your dog as a part of the Uptown Hounds family! pet events

MARCH 6 TAILS & ALES BEER TASTING Our annual Tails & Ales event to benefit the Lexington Humane Society animals will be held from 7pm-10pm on Friday, March 6th at The Campbell House. This fun beer-tasting also includes a silent auction, live music by Kenny Owens & Group Therapy, raffles, games and more! Registrants will receive a FREE collectible tasting glass. Dress is business casual. All guests must be at least 21 years of age. Sorry, personal pets are not permitted at this event. Online ticket sales will end at 12pm on Thursday, March 5th. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Friday, March 6, 2020 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm The Campbell House, 1375 S Broadway Lexington, KY 40504 MARCH 7 RELEASE EVENT: LHS BOURBON FROM BLUEGRASS DISTILLERS Check this out…Your Lexington Humane Society has partnered with Bluegrass Distillers on a bourbon specifically to benefit the LHS animals! This bourbon is known as the LHS Philanthropy Barrel. In December, we met with Bluegrass Distillers and taste-tested bourbons until we found the purrfect one. Bluegrass Distillers is bottling this special bourbon for us and selling a limited number of bottles to raise much needed funds for the animals! Purchase yours today! Bottles are only $50 and $20 of all bottle sales will benefit the Lexington Humane Society. Sales will end Saturday, March 7th and all bottles can be picked up at Bluegrass Distillers at the release event on March 7th. Grab yours today while supplies last! NOTE: KY Law Limits purchases to 6 bottles per person. Bottles not picked up by March 15th will be refunded, minus a 25% restocking fee. Saturday, March 7, 2020 - 10:00am to 5:00pm Bluegrass Distillers , 501 W 6th ST #165 Lexington, KY 40508

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• Trips back to the shelter to bring your foster in for vaccinations and check-ups as needed • Insight into the animal’s personality to help us at time of adoption

How do I sign up?

Go to https://lexingtonhumanesociety.org/node/5855 to complete the foster care application online OR print and complete the foster care application and mail it to: Lexington Humane Society 1600 Old Frankfort Pike Lexington, KY 40504 After receiving the application, our Foster Care Coordinator will reach out to you to explain the program in greater detail.

JUNE 6 MUTT STRUT Grab your tennis shoes and your four legged friend! Join your Lexington Humane Society for our 1-mile Fun Walk or 5K race on Saturday, June 6th at Keeneland. Festivities kick off at 8 am, with the chip timed 5K beginning at 9 am and the Fun Walk starting shortly after. There will be local vendors before and after the run/ walk so come early and stay late to support the animals at LHS! Please note: For the safety of your pet, retractable leashes will not be permitted at the event. Keeneland , 4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510