TurfMutt Foundation Places 10 Dogs at Mutt Madness

The eighth annual event with Kentucky Humane Society also drew a $10,000 donation and a 5K raising over $6,500.

Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Landscaping

Gouache-painted editorial illustration of a single leather dog leash coiled on green turf in warm, muted tones, suggesting a new home for a rescue dog. — Ten shelter dogs found adoptive homes at the eighth annual Mulligan's Mutt Madness in Louisville, alongside a $10,000 donation to Kentucky Humane Society. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

The TurfMutt Foundation announced that 10 dogs were adopted at the eighth Annual Mulligan's Mutt Madness event, held in October during the Equip Exposition trade show in Louisville. The event is held in partnership with Kentucky Humane Society, and the foundation presented the shelter with a $10,000 donation.

Why it matters

Mutt Madness has placed over 140 dogs in new homes since it began, and the event ties adoption efforts to the foundation's focus on living green spaces and the pets who share them. The partnership brings shelter adoptions to the landscaping and turf industry audience in Louisville.

The 2026 event placed 10 dogs and included three returning adopters, bringing the cumulative total past 140 placements since the event began. The source does not state the number of dogs available at the event or the total adoption applications received.

The players

TurfMutt Foundation

A nonprofit organization focused on the care and appreciation of living green spaces and the pets who share them, which runs the Mulligan's Mutt Madness adoption event.

Kentucky Humane Society

A Louisville-area animal welfare organization that partners with the TurfMutt Foundation to place shelter dogs through Mutt Madness.

The details

Adoptions were managed by Kentucky Humane Society volunteers and staff as dogs were introduced to attendees at the Equip Exposition in Louisville. Husky mix Willow was chosen when Ivar and Odin, adopted by Janna and Jared Temkin in 2023, walked up and sniffed her; she was adopted by Janna, Jared and Jenneka Temkin. The 5th Annual Mulligan's 5K Fun Run & Walk drew more than 250 runners and raised more than $6,500 for the shelter.

2019: Mulligan the TurfMutt was adopted.
2023: Janna and Jared Temkin adopted Odin and Ivar at the event.
October 2026: The eighth Mutt Madness was held at Equip Exposition in Louisville.
Saturday mornings: Lucky Dog airs Mulligan Minute segments on CBS.

Industry Connection

Mutt Madness is an annual adoption event that has run since the TurfMutt Foundation began linking the landscaping trade to shelter dogs. The 2026 eighth edition continues that run, with a cumulative total past 140 dogs placed.

Louisville residents who want to adopt a shelter dog can look for future Mutt Madness events tied to the Equip Exposition. The partnership shows how turf and landscaping professionals can directly support local shelter adoptions.

The takeaway

Supporting local shelters can be as simple as attending an adoption event or donating through a trade partnership. Check with Kentucky Humane Society for current adoption opportunities in Louisville.