Kentucky Humane Society helps animal shelters across the state impacted by severe storms

KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — Since Kentucky’s deadly severe weather broke out, members of the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) and many other statewide animal rights advocates have been working to answer the call of those in need through supply runs, moving animals out of harm’s way, and more.

After the roof of the Hopkins County Humane Society was ripped off on April 3, the staff reportedly called Kentucky Initiatives Director Kat Brooks, spurring multiple animal rescue groups to get animals relocated and out of harm’s way during heavy rainfall.

11 cats were moved from the roofless shelter to the Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center on April 4, but KHS staff said their work was far from over.

On Monday morning, state humane society members went to Franklin County and Carroll County after getting calls from two different shelters that both needed help making room for displaced animals in their communities.

“We quickly closed our East Campus to the public and transformed it into an emergency hub where these new arrivals are now decompressing from the trauma they’ve experienced the past week,” KHS wrote. “We also loaded our transport van with food, cat litter, and other necessary supplies to support these impacted shelters as best we can.”

On Wednesday, Anderson County Animal Care and Control wrote on Facebook that KHS donated food for dogs and cats, blankets, leashes, and treats for the community that could be picked up from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Animal rights advocates in Anderson County said the last thing flood victims should worry about in this time of need is their pets.

The state humane society shared its gratitude for the Bissell Pet Foundation, which helped to move dogs out of the Hopkins County Humane Society and supported evacuated citizens and their pets in Carroll County.