Jessamine Humane Society

*The first step is sending an application*
Looking for a kitten? We have plenty to choose from! 🐾
Over the next few weeks, we will have a large group of kittens ready to find their forever homes. If you've been thinking about adding a feline friend to your family, now is the perfect time to get your application in!
From stunning Bengal mixes and beautiful Siamese-type kittens to fluffy long-haired babies, playful tuxedos, Russian Blue look-alikes, orange cuties, calicos, tabbies, and more, we have an incredible variety of kittens with personalities just as unique as their looks. The one thing they all have in common? They are healthy, social, adorable, and ready to become someone's best friend.
The first step in our adoption process is submitting an application.
🐱 Visit our website through our page.
🐱 Click on "Services."
🐱 Select "Adoptions."
🐱 Download the "Cat Adoption Form."
🐱 Complete and submit the application.
Can't find it? Send us a message with your email address, and we'll gladly send it to you.
Kitten season has been overwhelming this year, and there are many more little faces waiting in the wings. Please share this post and help us connect these wonderful kittens with loving homes. Your perfect kitten may be waiting for you! ❤️🐾

💔 Chanel's Story 💔

A few days ago, someone reached out to us about a small Yorkshire Terrier named Chanel who had gone into labor. We were told she was only 2 years old. Her owner was concerned because she didn't have transportation to get Chanel to a veterinarian and did not have the financial means for emergency veterinary care.

We immediately agreed to help.

Within hours, Chanel was in our care and at the veterinarian's office. Upon intake, she was found to be severely dehydrated. The veterinary team quickly examined her and determined she needed an emergency C-section.

During surgery, they discovered there was only one puppy. The puppy was very large and had become lodged in Chanel's birth canal. Tragically, it was not viable. The veterinarians estimated the puppy had likely been stuck for 2-3 days.

Because of the obstruction, Chanel was unable to properly empty her bladder. The resulting complications caused urine to back up and severely affected her kidneys, leading to acute kidney failure and dangerously high toxin levels in her bloodstream.

The surgery itself went well, and everyone involved fought tirelessly for her. One of the veterinarians even took Chanel home overnight to closely monitor her condition. Sadly, despite every effort, Chanel passed away the following day.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible team at Town & Country Animal Clinic. Their staff responded immediately, provided exceptional care, and did everything possible to save her.

The heartbreaking reality is that if Chanel had received veterinary care days earlier, the outcome may have been very different.

Stories like Chanel's are one of the many reasons we advocate so strongly for spaying and neutering. While many people say they want "just one litter," claim it was an "accidental litter," or decide to breed their dog without proper planning, complications can happen quickly and without warning. Difficult births (called dystocia) occur in approximately 5% of dogs, and the risk is even higher in small breeds such as Yorkshire Terriers. Emergency veterinary care is often the difference between life and death.

If you do not have the financial ability to provide emergency veterinary care, please think carefully before breeding or even adopting an animal. A "free" puppy or dog is never truly free. They need vaccinations, preventative care, emergency care, and, most importantly, responsible owners who are prepared for the unexpected.

We did everything we could for Chanel.

Run free, sweet girl. We'll see you at the Rainbow Bridge. 🌈🐾

💔 Nearly a Year Later, Benny Is Still Waiting... 💔

This is the part we don't understand.

Benny has been with us for almost a year, watching other dogs come and go while he continues to wait for someone to give him a chance. Every day he greets people with a wagging tail and a hopeful heart, and every day he gets overlooked.

Benny is a 5–6-year-old Pitbull who loves people more than just about anything. His idea of a perfect day is spending time with his humans, whether that's hanging out on the couch, following you around the house, or simply being wherever you are. He doesn't ask for much—just a family to love.

He's a sturdy boy with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Benny enjoys playing with other dogs, gets along with cats, and has done well with children. He can be a little exuberant during playtime and sometimes forgets just how strong he is, but it's all part of his goofy, lovable charm.

Benny is also:
🐾 Neutered
🐾 Microchipped
🐾 Up to date on vaccinations
🐾 House-trained
🐾 Comfortable using a doggy door
🐾 Reliable in the home with no accidents

The truth is, we hate that Benny has spent so much of his life waiting in a shelter. He deserves a couch, a yard, a family, and a place where he belongs. He deserves to wake up every morning knowing he's home.

At this point, our goal is simply to find the best possible outcome for Benny. Of course we'd love for him to find an adopter, but we would also be open to placement with a reputable rescue that has extensive experience with Pitbulls and can help him find the perfect forever home.

Please help us change Benny's story.

If you're interested in adopting, applications can be found on our website. And if adoption isn't possible, please share Benny's post. The right person—or rescue—may see him because of you.

❤️ Let's find Benny the home he's been waiting nearly a year for. ❤️