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Franklin County Humane Society cleans up muddy mess after 6th flood
and last updated 2021-03-09 09:51:12-05
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) â People across the Commonwealth are recovering after last week s historic flooding, and at the Franklin County Human Society, it all feels like deja vu.
In its 50-year history, the shelter has flooded about six times, according to shelter manager Kerry Lowary. After the water from last week s flood receded, they left behind a thick layer of mud on nearly every inch of the property. It s overwhelming because where do you even start? questioned Lowary. Where do you start? You just start at the beginning.
Franklin Co. Humane Society waits for water to go down after animals were evacuated
and last updated 2021-03-05 16:01:14-05
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) â Staff at the Franklin County Humane Society is in a holding pattern as high water continues to hang around inside the building and prevent the cleanup process from moving forward.
On Monday, as the Kentucky River rose, staff and volunteers evacuated 34 dogs and 24 cats from the shelter along Kentucky Avenue and placed them in safe locations, according to Shelter Manager Kerry Lowary.
Animals were taken to the Woodford, Anderson and Lexington Humane Societies, placed in foster homes and the Tin Woof Inn boarding facility.
Franklin County Humane Society reflects on historic year for adoptions
Historic adoption rate for Franklin County Human Society
and last updated 2021-01-12 12:41:29-05
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) â Despite having to navigate challenges, 2020 was a historic year for the Franklin County Humane Society.
The humane society has seen plenty of cats and dogs come through the doors. In 2020, 95 percent of them left after being adopted, reclaimed by owners, or transferred to other rescues. That s the first time the outcome rate has ever been that high in the organization s history. That s an extraordinary feat in the midst of the pandemic, said Shelter Manager Kerry Lowary.