The Franklin County Humane Society is full and many of the dogs are pit bull or pit bull mixes. Stereotypes of pit bulls are often untrue as they are known to be loyal, easy to train, and have minimal health risks. Due to many dogs not being spayed or neutered, shelters are crowded with pit bulls. Profiles of several pit bull and pit bull mixes are provided, describing their personalities and backgrounds in an effort to find them homes.
1. Currently the Franklin County
Humane Society Is Very Full.
THE MAJORITY OF THE DOGS BEING
HOUSED AT THE SHELTER ARE PIT BULL OR
PIT BULL MIXES…
2. Franklin County Humane Society 1041 Kentucky Ave. Frankfort, KY
502-875-7297
We all know the stereotype that surrounds the Pit
Bull breed, but here is what many people
surprisingly do not know…
3. Franklin County Humane Society 1041 Kentucky Ave. Frankfort, KY
502-875-7297
This breed, made up of
terrier and bulldog blood
lines, is most known by
canine professionals for
their extreme desire to
please their owner, loyal
behavior, as well as their
high intelligence and
easy ability to be trained.
4. Franklin County Humane Society 1041 Kentucky Ave. Frankfort, KY
502-875-7297
Also, their breed is known for very minimal health
risks associated with them. The average pit bull has
a litter of 5-10 puppies and with the vast number of
people who do not spay or neuter their animals it is
no wonder shelters are not only crowded to begin
with but the majority of the dogs in the shelters are
pit bulls.
5. Franklin County Humane Society 1041 Kentucky Ave. Frankfort, KY
502-875-7297
Here are some of the Pit Bull and Pit Bull Mixes who
are available for adoption at the Franklin County
Humane Society!
6. Baby
Pit Bull Terrier Adult Female
Hey there! My name is Baby! I have been living at
the Franklin County Humane Society since
February 1, 2012. I was seized from my original
home by Animal Control because I was extremely
emaciated and still trying to nurse my 5 puppies. I
waited at the shelter for a month waiting to find out
if they would get custody of me, my puppies and my
boyfriend Peanut in the court case. While I was
waiting I got tons of food every day and finally put
back on my appropriate weight! I was so pleased
when I found out I had won the court case and was
going to be able to be spayed and get all of my shots
and then be adopted by someone who would love
and care for me the way I deserve since I am a very
sweet girl! All of my puppies have gone to rescue
and I am still waiting for someone to come and fall
in love with me the way I know I will them! Most
dogs like me would hold resentment because of all I
have been through; however I use my past as a
reason to love everyone as much as possible! Please
come see me at the Franklin County Humane
Society!
7. Timber
Pit Bull Terrier Adult Male
Hello there! My name is Timber! This is my second
time at the Franklin County Humane Society. The
first time I was brought in by Animal Control. After
that I got adopted and my owners had to bring me
back, they were broken hearted to do so. They were
so sad when they dropped me off, they kept saying
what a good dog I was, I just couldn’t stay with them
because I kept wanting to play too rough with this toy
they had, I think the human word for it is a cat. I
play way to rough with those kinds of toys and
everyone says I probably shouldn’t go to a home that
has those. It’s ok though because I know I have
plenty of dog and human friends! I even like those
little humans they call children! Those are my
favorite because they like to throw toys for me and
love on me! I hope you come to visit me and play
with me in the play yard to see my true personality
because I can be a little shy in my kennel. Maybe I
could even show you some of my favorite things to do
when I am outside! I think we would have a blast!
Hope to see you soon!
8. Nikki
Pit Bull Terrier Adult Female
Hey Ya’ll!! My name is Nikki! I am a playful girl
but know exactly when it’s a time to play and a time
to behave! I was picked up by Animal
Control, brought to the Franklin County Humane
Society, and preceded to wait for 5 days to see if
anyone would claim me. After no one came looking
for me the shelter staff spayed me, gave me all of my
shots and told me it was time to put on my game
face on because I am officially up for adoption!!
This was the greatest news of my life! How could
anyone not want me? I am great with other dogs
and kids. I listen and stay right by your side when
we walk, and I am very attentive to whatever you are
asking of me! I am the entire package as you
humans say! I really hope you come see me
sometime; there is no doubt in my mind you will
leave with me if you do!
9. Tupac
Pit Bull Terrier Adult Male
Hey! What’s going on? Wanna play? Will you throw
that ball? Wanna go for a walk? Can we cuddle? OH
MY GOSH, can I give you kisses right now? What
about a hug? Oh, yeah I am supposed to be telling
you about me, I am sorry, I got distracted! My name
is Tupac! I am an aspiring pro-football line backer! I
love to play, run, go for walks, cuddle on the
couch, just about ANYTHING that involves being
right there next to you! I am house broken and love
other dogs as long as they aren’t real small. I am not
a fan of cats, they resemble squeaky toys just a little
too much for me! When it comes to you and I, I
promise to be a gentle giant! I will do nothing but
show you love and give you my whole heart! I have
been at the shelter for a VERY long time and really
need to get out of this place soon! I really hope you
come and see me, you may not only be my soul
mate, but my saving grace! I hope to see you
soon, gotta go chase this tennis ball!!!
10. Daisy
Pit Bull Terrier Adult Female
Hey There! My name is Daisy! I am such a
good dog and do some really fun tricks! I don’t
get why my humans tied me up to a pole in a
park in Frankfort and just left me there! I told
them I loved them every day! I am moving past
my abandonment and starting to figure out
other dogs and already know I DO NOT like
cats! It might take me some time to warm up
to you (give me about 5 minutes) but it is only
because when I fall for someone I fall hard and
I don’t want to be hurt again! Everyone talks
about how cute I am, and I really hope you feel
the same way because I would LOVE to find a
forever home!
11. Ginger
Pit Bull Terrier Adult Female
Hey Everyone! My name is Ginger! My
original owners brought me to the shelter after
I was done having puppies for them. I have
been pretty sad here because I have never been
much for other animals, just people. I am
already house broken and I am a pretty laid
back dog once you get to know me. I will be
your best friend no doubt, but like most
mothers I like some time to myself as well. If I
was stranded on a deserted island and could
only bring three things with me it would be my
food bowl, a bag of dog food, and my new best
friend (that’s YOU, the human reading this by
the way). I really hope you come down to the
shelter and check me out! We could discuss
vacation ideas!
12. Shelby
Pit Bull Terrier Adult Female
My name is Shelby, I am a bit shy so I am going to do
my best telling you about myself. It was about a
month ago that I realized oh my goodness I am just
wondering around lost! I was so scared and didn’t
know how to get home! That is when this man in a
white truck picked me up. He told me everything was
going to be ok and he was going to take me to the
Franklin County Humane Society where they would
try to find my owner. After no one came looking for
me I was spayed and given all of my shots! That is the
day that told me I was officially up for adoption!!! I
thought what? Adoption? Me? Well this isn’t going to
be fair! I am not nearly as vocal or outgoing as these
other dogs! I like to just keep to myself, mind my own
business and cuddle up with a good book next to my
owner! I love to have that one on one time with a
person and just really hope someone can look past my
shy side and find the room in their homes and hearts
for me to join their family. A family, that’s all I want!
Please come visit me at the shelter and see if I am the
right addition to your home! You could be the answer
to my prayers!
13. Drake
Pit Bull Terrier Adult Male
Ok, I am just going to start off by saying…My name
is Drake, and I am simply the most handsome and
masculine man you will ever meet! I know I
know, it comes across a bit conceited, but let’s be
honest when you look like me it’s not a matter of
being conceited, just the truth. I really don’t care
much for the other dogs; they really don’t fit into my
daily routine of gym, tan, and laundry aka “GTL”. I
love to work out, if you haven’t noticed, so someone
who would want to run and play with me would me
AMAZING!! I am really looking for the special
person who shares my interests and will love me
forever!! Come visit me at the shelter and you will
see what a REAL dog looks like!
14. Cleo
Pit Bull Terrier Adult Female
I was so happy when the shelter staff asked me to
write this and not speak it! I have a bit of some
trouble talking because I split my tongue before I
showed up at the shelter! It doesn’t affect that way I
eat or drink, or the way I love, or the way I LOVE to
play with the water hose! I am telling you that thing
is the greatest invention ever! I could spend my
entire day rolling around with that hose! The other
dogs are alright too, don’t get me wrong I like playing
with them, but that HOSE! I just can’t get over it! I
really hope you come to visit me at the shelter! I
would love to have a forever home with you! I
promise I will love you just as much as I love playing
with the water hose!!!
15. Abigail
Pit Bull Terrier Adult Female
HEY!!! My name is Abigail! I arrived at the shelter
after Animal Control picked me up wondering
around Frankfort. No one came to claim me so the
shelter staff spayed me, gave me all of my shots and
put me up for adoption! How cool is that?! So now I
spend my days playing with my toys (one of my
absolute favorite things to do is play!) and I watch
the people walk through and wonder who will pick
me!! I really hope it will be you! I am great with
other dogs, but I have not figured cats out just yet. I
LOVE playing with kids! They always have just as
much energy as me! I really hope you will fall in love
with me and take me home with you! Please come
see me at the shelter, I promise you won’t be
disappointed!!
16. Franklin
Pit Bull Terrier Adult Male
Hi, my name is Franklin! Everyone tells me I am a Pit
Bull Terrier, but I swear I must be a Chihuahua! I like
long walks on the beach, candle lit Purina
dinners, cuddling, and giving kisses. I promise to give
you my whole heart as long as you give me yours! I
thought I was in love once, but the sad truth is I got
lost and Animal Control picked me up. I spent 2
months at the Franklin County Humane Society
before my original owners (and first loves) even
realized they should be looking for me. They called
after they saw my picture posted on the shelter’s
Facebook page. When they were told I had been there
two months so I had been neutered and given all of
my shots they said they no longer wanted me because
I was neutered. My heart was broken knowing they
didn’t want me anymore, but the nice people at FCHS
assured me it wasn’t my fault and I would find
someone who loved me. I spend my days now playing
with the other dogs and dreaming of who my soul
mate might be! I really hope my true love sees this
and comes to meet me at the Franklin County
Humane Society. I am already house broken and
would at most need a reminder and I promise to love
you forever if you can love me back!