Ezio is named after a popular character from the Assassin’s Creed video game series. His unofficial middle name is “Bojangles.” Aside from his daily can of pâté, his favorite activity is snuggling in bed for “family cuddle time.” This domestic shorthair was adopted from the Kentucky Humane Society 10 years ago and now lives in Louisville. (Photo provided)
Rescue dogs and cats became the official pets of Kentucky after the General Assembly passed a bill in 2026.
The Kentucky Lantern invited people to submit photos of their rescue pets to celebrate the occasion. Here’s a look at some of Kentucky’s official pets.
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