An Angel Among The Animals

An Angel Among The Animals

Polly Helton, director of Oldham County Animal Control, has been nursing animals back to health since she was a child. In 2011, she became a certified rescuer through the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Rehabilitation. Now, she often has 20 to 25 animals that...
Rescue Me – Cathi & Lambeau

Rescue Me – Cathi & Lambeau

Cathi Bingaman and Lambeau “Lammy.” Owner & CEO of InSync with YouPersonal Concierge & Lifestyle Management Company When Cathi Bingaman rescued her dog Lammy from the Shelby County Humane Society five years ago, she knew there was something special about him....
Love Letters – Deanna & Ruby

Love Letters – Deanna & Ruby

Deanna Ables, Global Operations Support Administration Assistant at UPS For Furry February, we created some special Valentine’s cards from these lovable pets. “Thank you for spoiling me rotten and letting me have french fries for special treats. I love all the hugs...
Dogs That Work – Star & Dude

Dogs That Work – Star & Dude

Dude, or officially “The Dude,” was named after the main character in The Big Lebowski and didn’t begin his career as a service dog until he was ripe into his eighth year of life. Dude, a Fox Red Lab, was Star Amaya’s family pet. When her previous service dog retired,...
Dogs That Work – Barbara & Bella

Dogs That Work – Barbara & Bella

When Bella, her Belgian Malinois, was only 10-12 weeks old, Jefferson County Coroner Barbara Weakley-Jones began training her in the art of human remains detection. Barbara, who trained six previous cadaver dogs, began by placing blood or decomposed tissue in one of...
Rescue Me – Maji & Bobby

Rescue Me – Maji & Bobby

Maji Koetter-Ali wasn’t a dog lover, but she couldn’t resist Bobby, who she says taught her about unconditional love and loyalty. “He changed my perspective and life for the better.” Bobby’s previous owner could no longer care for him because of housing limitations....