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Looking for a way to help animals in need? Join us as a volunteer! We need help with direct animal care, animal/shelter promotions, fundraising, administrative duties, receptionists, etc! Can you help once a week, once a month, once a year, we have a spot for you!
june, 2025
04jun5:30 pm7:00 pmFit With Fido - June 4th
Come out to the LIFE House For Animals (14 Fido Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601) on Wednesday, June 4th @ 5:30 PM ET to check out
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
05jun10:00 am12:00 pmDoggy Book Club
**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky Join us for our summertime Doggy Book Club during the months of June and July! The Doggy Book Club events are
**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky
Join us for our summertime Doggy Book Club during the months of June and July!
The Doggy Book Club events are ideal for kids ages 7-11 but don’t worry – we don’t ID! Any child or teen is welcome to participate.
From 10 AM – 12noon every Thursday in June and July, kids can come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter with an adult to read to our dogs (or cats). Kids can bring whatever book they want and can work with our Doggy Book Club volunteer to find the perfect dog (or cat) who will listen attentively to them read out loud. Kids can read for however long they’d like during the 2 hour timeframe of the event.
No RSVP is required and the event is free.
June dates are:
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
11jun5:30 pm7:00 pmFit With Fido - June 11th
Come out to the LIFE House For Animals (14 Fido Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601) on Wednesday, June 11th @ 5:30
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
12jun10:00 am12:00 pmDoggy Book Club
**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky Join us for our summertime Doggy Book Club during the months of June and July! The Doggy Book Club events are
**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky
Join us for our summertime Doggy Book Club during the months of June and July!
The Doggy Book Club events are ideal for kids ages 7-11 but don’t worry – we don’t ID! Any child or teen is welcome to participate.
From 10 AM – 12noon every Thursday in June and July, kids can come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter with an adult to read to our dogs (or cats). Kids can bring whatever book they want and can work with our Doggy Book Club volunteer to find the perfect dog (or cat) who will listen attentively to them read out loud. Kids can read for however long they’d like during the 2 hour timeframe of the event.
No RSVP is required and the event is free.
June dates are:
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
14jun9:00 am12:00 pmThe Dog Bowl 2025
Please join us for the 2nd Annual Dog Bowl benefiting LIFE House For Animals! It's a 9-pin no tap fundraiser!
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Capital Bowl 80 Anderson Road Frankfort, KY 40601
14jun10:00 am11:00 amCoffee With Cats & Donuts With Dogs
What better way to start off your weekend than getting some lovin' from our cats and dogs? On the 2nd Saturday of each month, make plans to visit
What better way to start off your weekend than getting some lovin’ from our cats and dogs? On the 2nd Saturday of each month, make plans to visit the LIFE House For Animals anytime between 10 AM – 11 AM to enjoy “Coffee With Cats & Donuts With Dogs.”
You can…
Relax in our lobby and meet adoptable cats. Each room will be let out to play for 10-15 minutes so you can meet all of the cats available for adoption.
Or…
Come down to the play yard where we’ll have tables and chairs set up on the concrete areas. We’ll let out different dogs to meet, greet, and play with everyone.
No registration required – walk-ins are welcome! This event is kid-friendly and family-friendly.
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
16jun(jun 16)8:00 am20(jun 20)12:00 pmCamp Fido Week 1 - Ages 8-10
Camp Fido is a week-long summer camp for kids to come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter to learn more about: - What an animal shelter does. - The importance of
Camp Fido is a week-long summer camp for kids to come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter to learn more about:
– What an animal shelter does.
– The importance of animal shelters.
– Responsible pet ownership.
– Taking care of our shelter dogs and cats while they are guests at the shelter.
– Learning about pet therapy dogs.
– Learning from veterinarians.
– Engaging in arts and crafts.
The first week of Camp Fido is June 16-20 from 8 AM – 12noon each day and is for kids 8-10 years old.
Register at: https://givebutter.com/campfidoWEEKONE
Week 1 – Open to kids 8-10!!!
Drop-off begins at 7:45 AM. The location is the shelter at 14 Fido Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601.
One week of camp costs $175 per camper (or $125 for former adopters or volunteers). The camp is led by Wendy Ridenour, an educator and a trained LIFE House For Animals volunteer, along with other trained volunteers. Camp registration includes a t-shirt.
16 (Monday) 8:00 am - 20 (Friday) 12:00 pm
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
18jun5:30 pm7:00 pmFit With Fido - June 18th
Come out to the LIFE House For Animals (14 Fido Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601) on
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
19jun10:00 am12:00 pmDoggy Book Club
**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky Join us for our summertime Doggy Book Club during the months of June and July! The Doggy Book Club events are
**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky
Join us for our summertime Doggy Book Club during the months of June and July!
The Doggy Book Club events are ideal for kids ages 7-11 but don’t worry – we don’t ID! Any child or teen is welcome to participate.
From 10 AM – 12noon every Thursday in June and July, kids can come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter with an adult to read to our dogs (or cats). Kids can bring whatever book they want and can work with our Doggy Book Club volunteer to find the perfect dog (or cat) who will listen attentively to them read out loud. Kids can read for however long they’d like during the 2 hour timeframe of the event.
No RSVP is required and the event is free.
June dates are:
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
23jun(jun 23)8:00 am27(jun 27)12:00 pmCamp Fido Week 2 - Ages 10-13
Camp Fido is a week-long summer camp for kids to come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter to learn more about: - What an animal shelter does. - The importance of
Camp Fido is a week-long summer camp for kids to come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter to learn more about:
– What an animal shelter does.
– The importance of animal shelters.
– Responsible pet ownership.
– Taking care of our shelter dogs and cats while they are guests at the shelter.
– Learning about pet therapy dogs.
– Learning from veterinarians.
– Engaging in arts and crafts.
The second week of Camp Fido is June 23-27Â from 8 AM – 12noon each day and is for kids 10-13 years old.
Register at: https://givebutter.com/campfidoWEEKTWO
Week 2 – Open to kids 10-13!!!
Drop-off begins at 7:45 AM. The location is the shelter at 14 Fido Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601.
One week of camp costs $175 per camper (or $125 for former adopters or volunteers). The camp is led by Wendy Ridenour, an educator and a trained LIFE House For Animals volunteer, along with other trained volunteers. Camp registration includes a t-shirt.
23 (Monday) 8:00 am - 27 (Friday) 12:00 pm
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
23jun6:00 pm7:30 pmNew Volunteer Orientation (In-Person)
New Volunteer Orientation for LIFE House For Animals volunteers will be held on Monday, June 23rd, 2025, from 6 PM - 7:30 PM in the Community Room at our shelter. Topics
New Volunteer Orientation for LIFE House For Animals volunteers will be held on Monday, June 23rd, 2025, from 6 PM – 7:30 PM in the Community Room at our shelter.
Topics include:
To sign-up to attend the New Volunteer Orientation, please
Questions? Contact Meredith Plant at meredith@lifehouse4animals.org or 859-391-1227.
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
25jun5:30 pm7:00 pmFit With Fido - June 25th
Come out to the LIFE House For Animals (14 Fido
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
26jun10:00 am12:00 pmDoggy Book Club
**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky **Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky Join us for our summertime Doggy Book Club during the months of June and
**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky
**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky
Join us for our summertime Doggy Book Club during the months of June and July!
The Doggy Book Club events are ideal for kids ages 7-11 but don’t worry – we don’t ID! Any child or teen is welcome to participate.
From 10 AM – 12noon every Thursday in June and July, kids can come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter with an adult to read to our dogs (or cats). Kids can bring whatever book they want and can work with our Doggy Book Club volunteer to find the perfect dog (or cat) who will listen attentively to them read out loud. Kids can read for however long they’d like during the 2 hour timeframe of the event.
No RSVP is required and the event is free.
June dates are:
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LIFE House for Animals
14 Fido Ct
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