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.