Kentuckiana Poodles

10/20/2026

I just wanted to take a moment to let everyone know what’s been going on behind the scenes here at Kentuckiana Poodles.
As many of you know, I lost my Max yesterday. And I don’t think there are words in this world that could even begin to explain what this loss has done to me. I’m broken. Completely and utterly broken. I can’t seem to pull myself out of bed. I can’t seem to find the motivation to do much of anything. My happiness, my joy, and a huge part of who I am feel like they’ve been ripped right out of my chest. And as much as I wish I could pick myself up and carry on like normal, I just can’t right now. I didn’t just say goodbye to my dog. I said goodbye to my world. My heart and soul. A part of myself that I will never get back. Max was with me through every single version of myself. From a reckless teenager who didn’t have a clue what she was doing with her life, to the woman, mother, and business owner I am today. Through every heartbreak, every mistake, every accomplishment, every milestone, and every chapter of my life. No matter what changed around me, one thing never did. Max was always there. And now, for the first time in 10 years, he’s not.

I don’t know how to do life without him. I don’t know how to come home and not see him waiting for me. I don’t know how to go about my day without looking for him in all the places he should be. I don’t know how to accept that the world just keeps turning when it feels like mine has completely stopped. I’ve experienced loss before, but nothing has ever hurt me like this. This is without a doubt the hardest death I’ve ever had to face. And I wasn’t ready. I don’t think another 10 years would have made me ready. I’m trying to give myself some grace and allow myself to grieve, but I’m struggling. I’m struggling more than I ever imagined I could. And right now, I genuinely don’t know how to push through it. I’m just praying that with time, I’ll learn how to carry this pain a little easier, because right now it feels unbearable. 
I also want to say how incredibly thankful I am for everyone who has helped take care of the things that still have to be done. The dogs still need cared for, puppies still need tended to, and life doesn’t stop just because mine feels like it has. I know I haven’t been myself, and I know I’ve been gone from things that normally have my full attention.
And especially thankful for Zack. I don’t even know how to begin thanking him. For picking up every piece of me as it falls apart, wiping away my tears, and taking on everything that I just can’t seem to manage right now. I know watching me hurt like this can’t be easy, but he hasn’t let me fall alone. I don’t know what I’d do without him. So if I’m slow to respond, or don’t respond at all, if puppy updates and pictures are delayed, or if things are a little quieter around here than usual, please just bear with me. I’m not ignoring anyone, and I haven’t forgotten about my responsibilities. I’m just taking some time to myself because, right now, I’m not okay. I have spent so much of my life taking care of everyone and everything around me, and right now I’m having a hard time even taking care of myself. I know eventually I’ll have to find my way back to some kind of normal. I know Max would never have wanted my entire world to stop because his did. But knowing that and figuring out how to actually do it are two very different things.

For 10 years, I never had to figure out who I was without him. And now I’m being forced to. I just need a little time. Thank you to everyone who has reached out, prayed for Max, checked on us, and loved him from afar. I wish more than anything that I was sharing a different update. I would give anything in this world for one more day with my boy. 10 years just wasn’t enough. 💔

10/17/2026

God is so amazing 💙💙💙

10/15/2026

I just wanted to hop on here and give everyone a little update. ❤️
If you’ve followed us for a while, you know it’s not like me to go this long without posting puppy pictures, sending updates, or flooding everyone’s feeds with babies. I’ve been a little absent lately, and I wanted to explain why.
Our sweet Max, has been fighting for his life. What started as Max just not acting like himself quickly turned into an absolute nightmare. We rushed him to the vet, where we learned that his spleen had ruptured. Unfortunately, Doc also discovered cancer. Max went through a major, high risk emergency surgery to remove his spleen, and had to clean up everything that had leaked into his abdomen. While hearing the word cancer is absolutely heartbreaking, Doc is hopeful that he was able to remove all of it during surgery. We’re holding on to that hope with everything we’ve got.
His heart and lungs looked wonderful, and Doc was optimistic about his recovery. So we brought him home.
Unfortunately, Max has had some scary moments since surgery, he had an episode where he collapsed. And we rushed him back in, He’s still not out of the woods, and we’re taking everything one day at a time.
Max is 10 years old, but you would never know it. Just days ago, he was running around, bullying the other dogs, chasing dirt bikes, and enjoying life like he always has. He’s a fighter. He’s always been a fighter, and I’m praying with everything in me that he’s got a whole lot more fight left.
I’m doing my best to keep up with everything here, but my heart and attention have been pulled in a million directions these last few days. Please know that all of our puppies are being loved and cared for just as they always are and Im grateful to have the friends and family to attend to them when I’m a bit more absent, I’m just behind on pictures and updates, you all have no idea how time consuming replies and social media is, and I truly appreciate everyone’s patience.
I don’t normally share much of what’s going on behind the scenes in my personal life, but Max is family. He’s been part of our lives for 10 years, hes seen every milestone I have ever had, and the thought of losing him is something I’m just not ready for.
If you have a moment, please say a little prayer for our boy. For his strength, his healing, and hopefully many more days of doing all the things he loves.

Keep fighting, Max. We’re not giving up on you, my love.

10/13/2026

River x Kopa had some absolutely beautiful little tinies❤️

10/13/2026

Griffin, formerly Seren, is growing into such a beautiful young lad! We’re still loving you all the way across the world. 💙
This kid has lived in France and now Ireland with his family, and I can’t help but think I’m just a tad bit jealous! 😅💙

10/11/2026

The beauties are here 🩷

10/10/2026

We have been blessed with 12 healthy and thriving little tinies. My goodness my heart has skipped a beat 🩷🩷

10/08/2026

10/04/2026

Psa: I Am laughing so hard 🤣🤣

😂 Okay, if I were pulling someone aside right before they met you:

“Alright, I need to prepare you for Kietha.

She is a lot, and I mean that in the most literal way possible. She has approximately 47 things going on at any given moment and somehow believes adding one more project is a reasonable response to being overwhelmed.

She’s extremely independent, stubborn as hell, and if she thinks she’s right, you better come prepared with evidence, screenshots, witnesses, and possibly a peer-reviewed study. And even then, good luck. 😂

She has absolutely no problem arguing with somebody. In fact, sometimes arguing with her just gives her more energy. If you come for her dogs, her breeding program, her kid, or something she knows a lot about, clear your schedule.

She’s also a perfectionist. ‘Good enough’ is not a phrase she particularly enjoys. She’ll redo something 15 times because one tiny thing is bothering her that nobody else even noticed.

She can be impulsive as hell. She’ll be stressed because she has too much going on and then suddenly announce a completely new business idea, dog, event, house plan, school goal, or life direction like this is somehow going to simplify things.

Her mouth moves faster than her filter sometimes. If she likes you, she’ll probably roast you. If she doesn’t like you… you’ll know.

She cares deeply, though. That’s actually the dangerous part. When she loves something, she goes all in—her son, her animals, her goals, her people. She’ll work herself into the ground trying to make everything happen.

But once she’s genuinely done with something? That switch can flip HARD. She can go from caring way too much to acting like the entire thing never existed.

Also, don’t mistake her being goofy for her being stupid. She’ll say the most ridiculous s**t you’ve ever heard, laugh until she can’t breathe, and then turn around and handle something surprisingly serious.

Basically: don’t bulls**t her, don’t underestimate her, don’t tell her she ‘can’t’ do something unless you want to accidentally motivate her to do exactly that out of spite, and for the love of God…

do not change her dogs in the fu***ng flyer.” 😂

09/30/2026

Couple then and now’s to add to the site!!
https://www.kentuckianapoodles.com/then-and-now