Locally Operated Pet Care Facility Opens in Southern Indiana, Offering Premier Boarding, Grooming, and Daycare Services

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Locally Operated Pet Care Facility Opens in Southern Indiana, Offering Premier Boarding, Grooming, and Daycare Services 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Southern Indiana – 8/15/2024 – Resort 4 Paws, a state-of-the-art pet care facility located at 1430 Cedar Street, Clarksville, Indiana, is now open to the public.  Resort 4 Paws is independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. 

As the newest addition to the local pet care market, Resort 4 Paws is committed to ensuring every furry friend is treated with the utmost care and attention.  Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional boarding, grooming and daycare services for dogs and cats of Kentuckiana. 

At Resort 4 Paws, we understand that pets are family!  Our facility boasts a range of services designed to cater to the diverse needs of our clients, focusing on an environment that is Safe, Clean & Fun!  They include: 

  • Dog and Cat Boarding:  Spacious, comfortable accommodations tailored to ensure a relaxing stay for your pets.  
  • Professional Dog Grooming:  A full suite of grooming services to keep your pet looking and feeling their best 
  • Doggy Daycare:  A safe, engaging environment where dogs can socialize and play under the supervision of trained staff.  

Resort 4 Paws also boasts a large versatile event space within the facility. This unique area can be utilized for various gatherings, from pet-centric events and training workshops to community meetings and celebrations. Our goal is to create a hub for pet lovers and the community, fostering connections and support amongst pet owners.  

“We are excited to bring a new level of pet care to this market, said Stephen Hoard, Co-Founder of Resort 4 Paws. Our facility is designed with the well-being of pets in mind, and we are eager to serve our community and their furry companions.” 

For more information about Resort 4 Paws, please visit www.r4paws.com or contact us at 812-946-4998.  

About Resort 4 Paws – – Resort 4 Paws is a premier pet care facility located in Southern Indiana, just 5 minutes across the Lincoln bridge offering boarding, grooming, and daycare services for dogs and cats. With a commitment to offering a Safe, Clean and Fun environment for the pets and owners we serve. 

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Earn Points and Claim Exclusive Prizes with the SoIN Fun Trail Digital Passport

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Use the passport to explore family-friendly locations in Southern Indiana through Labor Day Weekend  

Southern Indiana (August 22, 2024) – The SoIN Fun Trail digital passport continues in Southern Indiana, connecting passholders to fun activities in Clark and Floyd counties. Families can sign up and use the free passport to earn points for prizes now through September 2, 2024. 

This weekend only, SoIN Fun Trail passholders can take advantage of a limited time offer. From August 23 – 25, passholders can stop by the Southern Indiana Visitor Center, 128 Spring Street, Suite 106, Jeffersonville, to claim a free Falls of the Ohio State Park mammoth mug! The visitor center is open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday and from Noon – 5 p.m. on Sunday. One mug per passport. Offer is available while supplies last. 

More than 80 locations are on the SoIN Fun Trail, including places where families and individuals can play, stay, dine, explore and learn. Check in while: 

  • Finding the Force at “Star Wars Meets Indiana Jones: The Hero’s Journey of Dr. David West Reynolds” (on display at the Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center thru August 31) 
  • Taking a guided kayak tour on Deam Lake 
  • Aiming for a strike during Cosmic Bowling at Clarksville Strike & Spare 
  • Painting a masterpiece at Viva Art 
  • Learning about birds, bones and more on an interpretive hike at Charlestown State Park 

More than 20 locations have special offers exclusive to passholders. Offers include: 

  • Get $2 off admission at Clarksville Cove waterpark 
  • Buy one tea at the tea bar, get one tea at the tea bar free Spice & Tea Exchange 
  • Free Small ½ bucket of range balls at Wooded View Golf Course 
  • 20% off any ukelele at Maxwell’s House of Music 
  • $5 off any purchase of $30 or more at Legacy Pizza & Bakery 
  • 5% off room rate at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Louisville North 

Prizes 
Participants check in at participating locations to earn points that can be used to shop for gift cards to SoIN locations like Indiana State Parks, Wimsatt Soap & Soy Candle Bar, Regalo Gifts and H.M. Franks an O’Shea’s Pub. Passholders can also use their points to rack up entries for the grand prize drawing – a “Visit SoIN Again” package including a stay at TownePlace Suites in Jeffersonville, a gift card to J&B Magic Shop & Theater for a show of your choice, a 1-hour pickleball clinic at Goodbounce, a gift card to RecBar 812, and more! Passholders choose when and how to redeem points. Points must be used by September 15, 2024. 

Game On 

For the most dedicated Fun Trail passholders – the first 20 individuals to complete the SoIN Fun Trail by checking in at all locations on the pass will receive an exclusive Fun Trail t-shirt commemorating their achievement. 

Passholders can view all participating partners, special offers and prizes in their passport. Some restrictions apply. Check with participating businesses for full details. 

Getting Started 

Those interested in signing up for the free SoIN Fun Trail passport can visit GoSoIN.com/Passports. The website includes more details on the passport, prizes and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up. 

If you are interested in interviewing someone about the SoIN Fun Trail or if you would like more details, please contact Communications Manager Anna Rosales-Crone at Anna@GoSoIN.com or 812-282-6692. 

SoIN Tourism is the official destination marketing organization for Clark and Floyd Counties in Southern Indiana, just north of Louisville, Ky. Offering authentic experiences in the Kentuckiana region, SoIN includes historic downtowns in Jeffersonville and New Albany, Clarksville’s retail corridor, as well as the communities of Charlestown, Floyds Knobs, Henryville, Memphis, New Washington, Sellersburg, and Starlight. Visitors who would like more information can visit the destination’s website, GoSoIN.com. 

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Louisville Zoo Welcomes Infant Gorilla for Fostering

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 20, 2024) –The Louisville Zoo has welcomed a 1 ½-month-old infant male western lowland gorilla named Abeo (ah-bay-OH) to our award-winning Gorilla Forest habitat. His name means “bringer of happiness” in Yoruba, a language spoken in West Africa. Born on June 28 at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington., the infant is the offspring of Akenji, a first-time mom. When Akenji was unable to bond with her infant and when training another foster didn’t progress fast enough, Woodland Park officials moved into quick action to find suitable care for the infant gorilla.

Woodland Park Zoo collaborated with the Gorilla Species Survival Plan (SSP) to secure a new home. The SSP, a cooperative breeding program managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) aims to ensure a healthy, self-sustaining population of gorillas. The program maintains a list of potential foster gorillas across the country.

The Louisville Zoo’s 40-year-old female gorilla, Kweli, was selected to be the baby’s foster mom due to her success with Kindi – our now 8-year-old, sub-adult female gorilla. Kindi was orphaned after her mother, Mia Mojo, died the day after giving birth.

“While we always hope for a natural mother-infant bond, circumstances sometimes require alternative solutions for the well-being of the gorilla,” said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. “Our Gorilla Forest care team’s successful work with Kindi and Kweli stands as a testament to their expertise. Kweli is a dedicated mother, and Kindi is thriving in her family group, showing all the proper, healthy gorilla behaviors. I look forward to seeing this young gorilla flourish with his new family.”

The Gorilla Forest keeper team will provide round-the-clock care for the infant, including feeding, socializing, and using behavioral cues, including vocalizations like those of a gorilla mother. This approach will mirror the successful process implemented with Kindi in 2016. The team will work to ensure that the infant can navigate the habitat and respond to training cues, including coming to the habitat mesh on request to receive a bottle. Initially, interactions with the adult gorillas will occur through a mesh panel, known as a “howdy door,” to facilitate gradual introductions. Once these key milestones are met, the infant will have closely monitored bonding sessions with Kweli, his foster mother, before being integrated into the existing gorilla troop. This troop includes silverback Casey (42 years old), adult females Paki (35 years old), Kweli (40 years old), young female Kindi (8 years old) and recently added Patty (11 years old). The group will rotate with bachelor gorillas Bengati, Jelani, Cecil, and Kicho.

The infant gorilla’s highly anticipated public debut in the Gorilla Forest will occur after he has been successfully introduced to his new home and introduced to Kweli. The Zoo will provide updates on his progress through a dedicated blog at louisvillezoo.org/gorillafoster and via its social media channels.

Guests can also “adopt” Abeo through a special ADOPTS package which includes a plush gorilla, an adoption certificate, an animal fact sheet, a Zoo magnet, the adopter’s name listed on the Zoo’s website, a Fahlo bracelet that tracks gorillas in the wild and two admission passes to visit to the Louisville Zoo — all for $99. Visit louisvillezoo.org/adopts for more information and to purchase.

Gorilla Conservation Status

Only found in the dense forests of west central Africa, gorillas are critically endangered and could face extinction if stronger efforts are not mounted to protect them. The primary threats to their survival are illegal poaching, civil unrest, disease, and habitat destruction due to extractive industries such as mining.

Zoo Hours

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Summer hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.) through Sept. 22, 2024. The Zoo will close early on Saturday, August 24 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m., exit by 3 p.m.) for Brew at the Zoo with Wine and Food, Too! The Zoo is open year-round except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.

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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

 

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Republic Bank is the Only Bank in Top 10 on 2024 Corporate Philanthropist List

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Republic joins large companies from all industries receiving recognition.
 
Louisville, Ky. (Aug. 19, 2024) – Republic Bank (“Republic” or “the Bank”) has been recognized as eighth on the list large company in Louisville Business First’s 2024 Partners in Philanthropy awards. Republic is the only financial institution of any kind to be honored in the top 10 in the large company category of the Corporate Philanthropist Lists.
 
“We’re honored to be named a top-10 Corporate Philanthropist in Greater Louisville,” Logan Pichel, Republic Bank president and chief executive officer said. “Being the only bank honored in the large business category speaks volumes about our investment in the community – in addition to our commitment to serving our clients, associates and partners.”  
 
Partners in Philanthropy is an annual Louisville Business First program that highlights local businesses and their donations and partnerships with charities. Republic is one of the top capital donors in Greater Louisville, earning the distinction on the 2024 Corporate Philanthropists Lists.
Republic is a committed partner to numerous community organizations throughout Greater Louisville. Most recently, the Bank partnered with Kentucky African Americans Against Cancer (KAAAC) and Kare Mobile to improve health outcomes in the West End through free health screenings at its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration in an effort at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA.
 
“Our roots are in Louisville, and this notable designation is a testament to the strength and stability we’ve built by serving our community for more than 40 years,” Republic Bank Executive Chair Steve Trager said. My father, the founder of Republic Bank, used to say ‘what we make here, stays here,’ and we’re proud to continue that today.”
This is the eighth consecutive year the Bank has been recognized by Louisville Business First and included in the Partners in Philanthropy Lists. All 2024 Large Company Corporate Philanthropist award winners can be found at: https://bizj.us/1qlvth.

About Republic Bank 

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). The Bank currently has 47 banking centers in communities within five metropolitan statistical areas (“MSAs”) across five states: 22 banking centers located within the Louisville MSA in Louisville, Prospect, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville in Kentucky, and Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany in Indiana; six banking centers within the Lexington MSA in Georgetown and Lexington in Kentucky; eight banking centers within the Cincinnati MSA in Cincinnati and West Chester in Ohio, and Bellevue, Covington, Crestview Hills, and Florence in Kentucky; seven banking centers within the Tampa MSA in Largo, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Tampa in Florida; and four banking centers within the Nashville MSA in Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville and Spring Hill, Tennessee. In addition, Republic Bank Finance has one loan production office in St. Louis, Missouri. The Bank offers internet banking at www.republicbank.com. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and as of June 30, 2024, had approximately $6.6 billion in assets. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol “RBCAA” on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. 
Source: Republic Bancorp, Inc. 
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Media Contact 
Jim Ensign, Senior Vice President & Chief Brand Officer 
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Clarksville to Host Ribbon-Cutting for New Storywalk® in Gateway Park

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Storywalk® made possible with a $10,700 grant from Duke Energy Foundation.

 

CLARKSVILLE, IN (August 19, 2024) – Nature and imagination come together as the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department prepares to unveil a new Storywalk® in Gateway Park.  The project is a special collaboration between the Clarksville Parks Department, Jeffersonville Township Public Library, and the Duke Energy Foundation.

A Storywalk® is a picture book which families and young children can enjoy while traveling along a walking path.  In this case, the story will be told as visitors travel along the walking path around the Little League fields in Clarksville’s Gateway Park.  The project was made possible thanks to a $10,700 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation.

A special ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday, August 26th at 10:00am to celebrate the grand opening of Clarksville’s new Storywalk®.  Area residents and members of the media are invited to join us for this celebration of nature and imagination!

WHAT:              Ribbon Cutting for Clarksville’s New Storywalk®

WHEN:             Monday, August 26th @ 10:00am

WHERE:           Gateway Park – 500 Little League Boulevard, Clarksville, IN

 

 

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Louisville Zoo Celebrates Birth of Giraffe Calf

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Watch Progress on Live Giraffe Cam at louisvillezoo.org/giraffecam

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 12, 2024) – There’s a six-foot-tall bundle of joy at the Louisville Zoo. A newborn male Masai giraffe, born to parents Kianga and Baridi on August 9, 2024, will mark the first giraffe calf born at the Zoo in 12 years. The last giraffe calf was Silvester in 2012. A name will be announced in the coming weeks.

After a gestation period of 15 – 17 months, 7-year-old Kianga delivered the healthy calf, who weighed 160 pounds and stood at six feet and two inches tall at birth. This pregnancy was a planned part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan for Masai giraffes, aimed at maintaining the genetic diversity of managed animal populations in human care.

“We are delighted to celebrate this important birth,” said Dan Maloney, Director of the Louisville Zoo. “Both Kianga and the calf are doing well, and the Zoo staff is closely monitoring them to ensure their continued health and well-being.”

Currently, the calf is being raised and nurtured off exhibit. Guests are invited to follow updates and watch the calf’s first weeks by viewing the giraffe cam at louisvillezoo.org/giraffecam. Updates on when the public can view the calf will be communicated via the Zoo’s social media channels and official website. The Zoo anticipates the calf will make its public debut in the coming days.

Guests can also “adopt” the giraffe calf through a special ADOPTS package coming soon which includes a mom and calf plushie, an adoption certificate, the adopter’s name listed on the Zoo’s website, a colorful Zoo magnet and two admission passes to visit to the Louisville Zoo — all for $99. Visit louisvillezoo.org/adopts for more information and to purchase.

Zoo fans can also support the new calf and mom with donations at louisvillezoo.org/giraffe-donation-2024. Support like this will help ensure that this adorable calf and his parents continue to receive top-notch care around the clock, engaging enrichment activities, and all the essentials needed to thrive. Donations of any amount make an impact.

About Masai Giraffes

Masai giraffes, native to East Africa, are the largest subspecies of giraffe. They are distinguished by their irregular, star-shaped spots which are like a fingerprint and unique to each individual animal.  The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species categorizes giraffes as a whole as vulnerable.  Masai giraffe numbers have declined more than 50 percent in last 30 years. Their largest threats are habitat loss and poaching. The Louisville Zoo is committed to the conservation of this majestic species through education, breeding programs, and support of conservation efforts in the wild.

Zoo Hours

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Summer hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.) through Sept. 22, 2024. The Zoo will close early on Saturday, August 24 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m., exit by 3 p.m.) for Brew at the Zoo with Wine and Food, Too! The Zoo is open year-round except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.

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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

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