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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Miami Herald
Sweet dog dragged from car in ‘horrific' abuse. Now fighter gets second chance
A sweetheart of a dog managed to survive a terrifying case of extreme neglect and is now on the mend, an animal shelter in Louisville says. Iris was the victim of abuse that the Kentucky Humane Society said no dog ever should have to go through. The Facebook post contains graphic images and details of animal neglect. The shelter would like readers to know that Iris is currently safe and in 'loving' hands. 'This is Iris. She arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center earlier this week, and our hearts have broken for her ever since,' the shelter said in the May 30 post. 'Her injuries are nothing short of horrific. Witnesses say they saw Iris being dragged from a car on a busy road on Monday. She was found by a riverbank near death, the skin on her feet and legs completely removed. Her stomach and chest are covered in awful road rash. Her injuries indicate that Iris attempted to stand up and stop herself from being pulled further down the road.' Thanks to the witnesses, the shelter was able to get Iris the care she needed. 'Iris's abuse resulted in horrendous degloving injuries on all four legs. We immediately gave her strong pain medication and antibiotics in hopes of keeping her already critical condition from worsening, before tearfully cleaning her wounds,' the shelter said. The shelter said Iris had muscles and tendons exposed, and her paw pads were 'torn off.' Shelter workers also covered her paws and legs to avoid infection. 'Though her healing will be touch-and-go for quite some time, Iris is now safe and comfortable, and that's what matters most,' the shelter said. Despite the abuse, Iris hasn't lost her loving nature and understands that those around her are set on giving her the medical attention and the human warmness she deserves. 'What Iris endured is unbelievable. Somehow, despite it all, she's nothing but kind and trusting towards our staff as if she knows we're here to help,' the shelter noted. For more information, visit the shelter's website.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Kentucky Humane Society Receives $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant To Support Women Warriors Program
LinkedIn The KFC Foundation surprised the Kentucky Humane Society with their $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes grant! The grant will be used for their Women Warriors program which will connect women veterans, women first responders, and female family members of veterans, with rescue of the celebration was definitely Walter, a cutie patootie kitty who has moderate Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), which makes him just a bit wobbly. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Yum! Brands
Style Blueprint
25-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Style Blueprint
Norah Martin: The KY Teen Making Waves with Peach Cosmetics
Share with your friends! Pinterest LinkedIn Email Flipboard Reddit At just 13, Kentucky native Norah Martin is already shaking up the beauty world. She recently launched Peach Cosmetics, a lip gloss line that donates $1 per sale to the Kentucky Humane Society. With guidance from her mom, beauty industry veteran Kaitlyn Hubert, Norah created 15 vitamin E-infused shades in just three months. Inspired by her rescue dogs and love of horses, she's building a brand with heart — and big plans for expansion. Her journey proves that passion, purpose, and a little gloss go a long way. Meet Norah, the inspiring young FACE of the South! Pin Can you tell us a little bit about Peach Cosmetics? Peach Cosmetics is a lip gloss business that I started to help animals at the Kentucky Humane Society and to raise money for my own horse. I am an avid animal lover, and I am saving enough money to buy a Blue Roan Quarter Horse. Pin How did the idea for Peach Cosmetics come about, and where did the name come from? I was thinking of something I wanted to sell, and decided lip gloss is something everyone wants — and you can never have too many! I was just bouncing a few names around when I threw out 'Peach' and designed a logo to match. The logo looked cute, so I decided to go with that. I officially launched Peach Cosmetics on February 16, 2025! Pin How do you spend your time when you're not busy being a business owner? I'm an eighth grader at Shelby County West Middle School in Shelbyville, KY, where I do barrel racing, play volleyball, and am part of the drill team, which is like doing synchronized swimming on horses. I've been playing volleyball for about five years and have been on the drill team for two, but I've been riding horses for almost a decade! I also enjoy playing with my three dogs (Koda, Emmy, and Bunk), hanging out with friends and family, and spending time at church. Pin What do you want to be when you grow up? After I graduate from high school, I want to attend the University of Auburn because they have an amazing veterinary program. Once I get my degree, I'd like to become an equine vet — that's been my dream for as long as I can remember. What about Peach Cosmetics? How would you like to see the company grow? I'd like to expand to include more products, like eyeshadow, mascara, and more. I want to create more colors, too. I'm working on some new things as we speak! What's one thing you want people to know about Peach Cosmetics? It's really long-lasting, pigmented, and smells amazing. Plus, it supports a good cause: the Kentucky Humane Society. I also have a dog that we adopted from the Humane Society, so I wanted to give back to them. What's one thing about you that people might be surprised to know? I make all the Peach Cosmetics colors myself! I just mix pigments until I've created a color I like. Pin What's your favorite thing to do when you're not working on Peach Cosmetics? I like to ride horses, play volleyball, and hang out with friends and family. What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? Stay consistent and don't give up! I've heard this from my parents as well as several of my coaches. Where are your favorite places to eat, shop, and play around Louisville? I like Texas Roadhouse for food, American Eagle for shopping, and Breakout Games for fun! Aside from faith, family, and friends, what are three things you can't live without? My dogs, my sports, and horses. ********** Southern women are doing inspiring work. Meet more of them over at our FACES archives! About the Author Lennie Omalza Lennie is a Southern-based freelance writer. Originally from Hawaii, she is a yoga-loving foodie who travels as often as she can.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Kentuckians have the right to delete '23andMe' data after bankruptcy declaration: Here's how
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Attorney General Russell Coleman urged Kentuckians to delete personal information on their accounts on a popular genealogical history website after its bankruptcy announcement. In a news release on Wednesday, Coleman urged state residents to delete their 23andMe accounts to protect their genetic information from possibly being sold or leaked online. He reminded the public of the Kentucky Genetic Information Privacy Act, which gives users the right to delete their accounts and genetic data, as well as the right to ask for the destruction of any samples of genetic material the company has. Boyle County educators, students cope with internet outage Kentucky, Mississippi aim to end personal income taxes Kentucky Humane Society helps animal shelters across the state impacted by severe storms 'We have laws in place that protect Kentuckians' rights and their personal information,' said Coleman. 'Every Kentuckian who did business with 23andMe should consider taking the proper steps to safeguard their sensitive information.' State officials said those who wish to delete their account can do so by taking the following steps: Log into your 23andMe account on their website. Go to the 'Settings' section of your profile. Scroll to a section labeled '23andMe Data' at the bottom of the page. Click 'View' next to '23andMe Data.' Download your data: If you want a copy of your genetic data for personal storage, choose the option to download it to your device before proceeding. Scroll to the 'Delete Data' section. Click 'Permanently Delete Data.' Confirm your request: You'll receive an email from 23andMe; follow the link in the email to confirm your deletion request. Bourbon County double murder suspect found naked, covered in blood, on US 60 The attorney general's office said in a news release that if you previously chose to have your saliva sample and other SNA stored by 23andMe and want to opt out of that preference, you can do so under the 'Preferences' tab on your account settings page. Kentuckians who used 23andMe can also withdraw consent to third-party teachers using your genetic data from the account settings page under 'Research and Product Consents,' per a news release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Double murder victim identified as Carlisle man accused enters plea
Editor's note: Details of the story may be disturbing to some readers. PARIS, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Bourbon County John Doe has been identified six days after his death, according to authorities. Just before 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, Kentucky State Police said troopers came across 19-year-old Christopher Taulbee on U.S. 60 in Carter County. According to court documents, Taulbee was seen driving a silver Chevrolet Equinox with a flat tire and missing its driver's side door while he was naked with blood on his hands and chest. Detectives learned that earlier that morning, Taulbee allegedly killed his child's mother, 20-year-old Dixieana Brainard, and a man police believed she was 'in a dating relationship' with in Bourbon County. Carlisle man charged in brutal death of child's mother, boyfriend Bourbon County double murder suspect found naked, covered in blood, on U.S. 60 Bourbon County Coroner DeeGee Roe told FOX 56 that the male didn't have any form of identification on him, and their cellphones were allegedly disposed of, so she wasn't initially able to identify him. On Wednesday, April 9, Roe said John Doe was identified as 24-year-old Charles 'Chuck' Callaway. Callaway reportedly wasn't initially from the area, but he did live in Lexington. Investigators noted that they believed Callaway and Brainard were in a 'dating relationship,' but according to Roe, no one knew who was with Brainard that night. Boyle County educators, students cope with internet outage Kentucky, Mississippi aim to end personal income taxes Kentucky Humane Society helps animal shelters across the state impacted by severe storms Taulbee was arraigned at 1 p.m. on April 9. Court officials told FOX 56 he'd appear virtually. He entered a plea of not guilty on Wednesday afternoon and will be represented by a public defender. A preliminary hearing has been set for 1:30 p.m. on April 16. This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 56 News for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
