News & Events

  • Shamrocks 2nd Annual Barbeque Fundraiser

    Shamrocks 2nd Annual Barbeque Fundraiser Saturday June 15th 12pm to 6pm Hitching Post 7314 Fegenbush Lane Highview Come join us! Great food! Raffles! T-shirts! Meet Ethan Almighty and Jeff! And shamrocks latest critical baby boy Beckett!!

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  • Update on Metro Puppy Mill Ordinance

    From Todd Blevins of the Humane Society: Hello again, everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. I’m happy to report that (if you haven’t already heard) the Metro Council Public Safety Committee last week voted unanimously in support of the puppy mill ordinance! This is a strong signal to the rest of the Council that…

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  • Louisville Puppy Mill Ordinance

    Urge your Metro Council member to support the puppy mill ordinance and share with your friends

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  • Art for The Animals

    Please join The Shamrock Pet Foundation on Thursday October 12th for the 30th anniversary of Art for the Animals. This milestone event promises an unforgettable evening filled with art, food, libations, and a collective commitment to supporting our beloved animal friends. The Mellwood Arts Center’s Van Gogh Room will provide the setting for a spectacular…

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  • Hot summer tips for your Furry friends

    With temperatures rising it’s important to remember to keep your pets safe in the heat. Please do not leave your dogs in a hot car as temperature in the cars rise far above the outside temperature. Test pavement with your own feet. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dogs feet.…

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  • Flea and Tick Season

    In Kentucky we are in prime flea and tick season. Although fleas can be active year round in the right environment. The deer tick which is the primary carrier of lyme disease can also be active year round as the other two types of ticks which are prevalent in Kentucky (lone star tick and American…

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  • Look Who Is Up For Adoption

    LOOK WHO IS UP FOR ADOPTION! Almost 5 Years Old -Bengal Baby This gorgeous boy is looking for his new forever mother/family. He’s got a lot to say and can be loud about it at times but will have a nice conversation with you. Very lovable and smart! Would be best with someone patient who…

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  • Miracle Myles Update

    From Patti Cockerill Foster Mom Miracle Myles update: For everyone who has been following Myles’s story it is truly remarkable. This tiny 7 pound dog was hit by a car and sustained two fractured legs and a fractured elbow. Dr Alex Shelley performed a complex surgery on him and the results have been amazing. Myles…

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  • Common Household Plants that are Toxic for Cats and Dogs

    With Spring comes the gardening urge. When purchasing plants for your home please keep in mind the plants that could be toxic for your furbaby. Below is a list of common household plants that could be harmful to your pet. Aloe, Amaryllis, Asparagus Fern, Ceriman, Cyclamen, Dracaena, Jade, Lilies, Marijuana, Sago, Palm, Mother In Law’s…

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  • News from Lucky Cat Café

    Sip Coffee. Pet Cats. Relax. Opened in 2018, Lucky Cat Café is a cozy adoption center, with a small coffee shop and gift shop, located in a 100-year-old blue house. Lucky Cat Café partners with Shamrock Foundation, which provides many of the cats that live at Lucky Cat Café. Visitors can sip on coffee and…

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