Kentuckians submitted these photos of their rescue pets

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 1,218

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rescue dogs and cats are the official pets of Kentucky, thanks to a bill passed by the General Assembly in 2026.

The Kentucky Lantern asked people to submit their rescue pets to mark the occasion. Take a look at some of the official pets of Kentucky.

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