Bowling Green, October 2, 2025
News Summary
The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society is urgently requesting community assistance due to critical shortages in supplies, including cat litter, cat food, and puppy formula. The shelter is currently at maximum capacity for large dogs, while experiencing a decline in cat intakes. The shelter also reported a tragic loss of 10 puppies to parvovirus, emphasizing the need for vaccinations. Community support has been instrumental in past initiatives, and the shelter continues to offer free vaccination boosters to help mitigate health risks for local pets.
Bowling Green
The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society is calling on the community to assist with its animal care needs as it faces critical shortages in supplies. The shelter urgently needs cat litter, as well as dry and canned cat food, to support its feline residents. In an even more pressing matter, they are completely out of puppy formula, which is essential for nurturing the youngest dogs in their care.
While the shelter reports a decline in cat intakes as seasonal trends shift towards fall, they currently face maximum capacity with large dogs. This shortage is a widespread issue among shelters across the nation, as highlighted by the shelter’s director, Lorri Hare, who noted a crisis involving large dogs affecting shelters everywhere.
The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society has expressed gratitude for the local support received during recent initiatives, such as Clear the Shelters, the Adopt-a-thon, and the upcoming Paws event in collaboration with Montana Grille. They highlight the importance of community involvement, emphasizing that the shelter’s work would not be possible without the contributions of supporters and adopters.
For those wishing to contribute, the shelter provides a list of urgently needed items. In addition to facing supply shortages, the facility recently experienced a tragic loss of 10 puppies due to parvovirus. This incident underscores the critical need for pet vaccinations, as parvovirus can be easily preventable.
The Humane Society has also received seventeen sick dogs surrendered for medical care; among these, four have successfully recovered, while three others remain under medical watch. They have confirmed that there is no outbreak of parvovirus at their facility and that no healthy adoptable puppies have contracted the virus.
The shelter places a strong emphasis on the seriousness of parvovirus, which can have devastating consequences. To mitigate such risks, the BGWCHS clinic is offering free vaccination boosters for puppies and kittens, provided by Petco Love. Pet owners can access these boosters on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The emotional impact on the shelter staff has been significant due to the loss of the puppies and the ongoing struggles with the virus. The shelter implores local residents to take preventative measures by vaccinating their pets to safeguard against this easily avoidable illness.
FAQ
What supplies does the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society need?
The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society is in dire need of cat litter, dry and canned cat food, and puppy formula.
How is the shelter currently handling the situation with sick dogs?
The shelter received seventeen sick dogs for medical care. Four have recovered, while three remain under medical watch. There is no parvovirus outbreak at the facility.
What vaccinations are available at the BGWCHS clinic?
The BGWCHS clinic offers free vaccination boosters for puppies and kittens, provided by Petco Love, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Supplies Needed | Cat litter, dry and canned cat food, puppy formula |
| Recent Loss | 10 puppies lost to parvovirus |
| Sick Dogs | 17 sick dogs surrendered, 4 recovered, 3 under watch |
| Vaccination Availability | Free boosters for puppies and kittens, Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Community Support Events | Clear the Shelters, Adopt-a-thon, Paws event with Montana Grille |
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Additional Resources
- WNKY: Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society in Need of Supplies and Donations
- WBKO: Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society Sees Rise of Deadly Virus
- WSMV: Heartbreaking Kentucky Shelter Urges Residents to Vaccinate Pets
- BG Daily News: News on Humane Society
- Wikipedia: Animal Shelter
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