By rssfeeds-admin The tornado swept through parts of south-central Kentucky, leaving behind massive damage, injuries and deaths.
Now, the veterinary hospital is donating essential medications and supplies to the Corbin Animal Clinic in Corbin to help those animals that are displaced.
Dr. Kate Webb, an associate veterinarian at Country Hills, says they are receiving donations from across the country.
“People are banding together. We’re having clinics from different states, even send vaccines to help support people, because during these times, infectious diseases kind of run rampant,” Dr. Webb said.
The Corbin Animal Clinic is also hosting free vet services. Both locations are also accepting donations of food and other pet-related items.
Dr. Webb says that by supporting pets, people are also supporting pet owners.
“And there’s a lot of research on how important pets are for our mental well-being. And so oftentimes it gets a little bit overlooked for the immediate need of public safety,” said Dr. Webb. “But you know, when animals are hurt, when they’re in distress, it sends a lot of feelings through a lot of emotions to people. So is a big part of our job to make sure we support them, we protect them, and we give people a reason to keep going.”
They are also working to help the people impacted by the storms with donations.
After the deadly flooding that impacted Pike and Floyd counties earlier this year, the vet hospital also helped with donated supplies and with cleanup efforts.
Dr. Webb says it’s been heartwarming to see people come together.
“So to me, it is so heartwarming and important that we continue that and that we show that together we truly are stronger,” said Dr. Webb.
The Corbin Animal Clinic is serving as the distribution center for the supplies, and has a wish list for people who want to help out here.
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