A state mammal is the official or representative mammal of a U.S. state. States also have separate state birds, and sometimes state fish or state butterflies or state reptiles. States similarly have state flowers, state trees and state songs. Key: Years in parentheses denote the year of adoption by the state's legislature. ^ a b State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols: A Historical Guide. ^ State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols: A Historical Guide. ^ a b c State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols: A Historical Guide. ^ a b c d State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols: A Historical Guide.The rescue of Kentucky dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small domestic mammals, is critical to the well-being of these companions.  This page is dedicated to providing rescue lists for all Kentucky pets.  Kentucky Adoption and Rescue Organizations. Cat Tales Memphis TN Pet Stores & Animal Shelters Memphis TN Pet Photography Services Memphis TN Cat Licensing & Tagging Memphis TN