Thackery Binx showed up at our facility one cold day, looking for nothing more than a warm place and a little kindness. One of our board members took one look at him shivering outside and said, “No way he’s staying out here alone."
That was the moment this big-hearted black DSH finally got his chance.
We’re pretty sure Thackery Binx spent most of his two years surviving outdoors — no soft beds, no guaranteed meals, no one to love him back. And still… he’s nothing but love.
He rubs on legs.
He leans in for affection.
He gives that slow, grateful blink that says, “Thank you for seeing me.”
At his vet appointment, we learned he is FIV positive — and here’s where we want to break the stigma:
✅ FIV is NOT a death sentence.
✅ FIV cats can live long, healthy, joyful lives.
✅ FIV is NOT contagious to humans, dogs, or friendly cats.
✅ Most FIV+ cats live completely normal lives with routine care.
Thackery Binx doesn’t know he has a “label.”
He just knows he finally feels safe — and he’s ready to pour his whole heart into a family that will see past three little letters.
What Thackery Binx needs:
• A safe, indoor home
• Love (he has plenty to give back)
• Someone willing to look at the CAT, not the diagnosis
This boy survived the outdoors. Now he deserves to thrive indoors — warm, loved, and finally home.
If you want a companion who will truly appreciate every day by your side, Thackery Binx is your boy.
Help us break the stigma.
Help us give him his forever.
If you are interested in adopting this animal from us, please visit our facility at 6301 U.S. Highway 68 East, Benton, KY 42025. We have an online application that can be viewed on our FB page. All unaltered animals are required to be spayed/neutered by the adopter's veterinarian by the date indicated on the animal's adoption contract. We adopt animals out within a 3 hour radius from our Benton, KY facility.
Meet Thackery Binx — Our FIV+ Heart-Stealer
Thackery Binx showed up at our facility one cold day, looking for nothing more than a warm place and a little kindness. One of our board members took one look at him shivering outside and said, “No way he’s staying out here alone."
That was the moment this big-hearted black DSH finally got his chance.
We’re pretty sure Thackery Binx spent most of his two years surviving outdoors — no soft beds, no guaranteed meals, no one to love him back. And still… he’s nothing but love.
He rubs on legs.
He leans in for affection.
He gives that slow, grateful blink that says, “Thank you for seeing me.”
At his vet appointment, we learned he is FIV positive — and here’s where we want to break the stigma:
✅ FIV is NOT a death sentence.
✅ FIV cats can live long, healthy, joyful lives.
✅ FIV is NOT contagious to humans, dogs, or friendly cats.
✅ Most FIV+ cats live completely normal lives with routine care.
Thackery Binx doesn’t know he has a “label.”
He just knows he finally feels safe — and he’s ready to pour his whole heart into a family that will see past three little letters.
What Thackery Binx needs:
• A safe, indoor home
• Love (he has plenty to give back)
• Someone willing to look at the CAT, not the diagnosis
This boy survived the outdoors. Now he deserves to thrive indoors — warm, loved, and finally home.
If you want a companion who will truly appreciate every day by your side, Thackery Binx is your boy.
Help us break the stigma.
Help us give him his forever.
If you are interested in adopting this animal from us, please visit our facility at 6301 U.S. Highway 68 East, Benton, KY 42025. We have an online application that can be viewed on our FB page. All unaltered animals are required to be spayed/neutered by the adopter's veterinarian by the date indicated on the animal's adoption contract. We adopt animals out within a 3 hour radius from our Benton, KY facility.
We have an online application you can fill out or you can come into the facility and fill one out in person
2.
Interview
We will interview you in person or over the phone
3.
Approve Application
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
5.
Pay Fee
6.
Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
If you are interested in adopting an animal from us, please visit our facility at 6301 U.S. Highway 68 East, Benton, KY 42025. All adoption applications and interviews must be completed in person at the facility after meeting the animal. All unaltered animals are required to be spayed/neutered by the adopter's veterinarian by the date indicated on the animal's adoption contract. We adopt animals out within a 3 hour radius from our Benton, KY facility.
If you are interested in adopting an animal from us, please visit our facility at 6301 U.S. Highway 68 East, Benton, KY 42025. All adoption applications and interviews must be completed in person at the facility after meeting the animal. All unaltered animals are required to be spayed/neutered by the adopter's veterinarian by the date indicated on the animal's adoption contract. We adopt animals out within a 3 hour radius from our Benton, KY facility.
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
6301 US Highway 68 East
Benton, KY 42025
Call us at 270.354.8738
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
6301 US Highway 68 East
Benton, KY 42025
Call us at 270.354.8738
More about this shelter
We are a non-tax payer funded no kill facility.
We are a limited intake facility.
Every animal receives a wellness vet visit, a microchip, vaccines, dewormer, flea/tick prevention and love until their forever home can be found.
We are a non-tax payer funded no kill facility.
We are a limited intake facility.
Every animal receives a wellness vet visit, a microchip, vaccines, dewormer, flea/tick prevention and love until their forever home can be found.
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