JULY 27, 2015
Humane society asks for help from the public
Louisa, KY — An important organization of the Lawrence County Community in operation for 21 years is in dire straits and desperately asks the public for help. Due to increased costs the Lawrence County Animal Shelter has acquired a vet bill they are not able to pay off and still be able to operate.
Each animal that comes into the shelter is spayed or neutered and vaccinated in order to help control the pet population. These services are included in the adoption fee so that the pet owner receives a healthy pet. However, with the rising cost of vet care and medication, the shelter’s vet bill has in increased substantially and must be paid in order to continue operating. A new system is underway so that when the vet bill is paid, a new debt will not be incurred.
Following is a heart felt plea from the Lawrence County Humane Society:
To The Community,
Twenty one years ago a handful of people set about to fulfill a great need in Lawrence County and bring a dream to reality. The Lawrence County Humane Society was formed in 1990, and in 1994 the Lawrence County Animal Shelter was opened.
The shelter not only houses stray and unwanted animals, but makes sure that each one is spayed or neutered and vaccinated before being adopted. A goal of the humane society is to educate people about animals and bring awareness to the animal control problem, encouraging everyone to spay or neuter their pet.
A pet is a big responsibility. They require a lot of love, care, patience and time.
Over the years, several people have helped with the humane society, working tirelessly to improve, enlarge, and better serve the animals and citizens of Lawrence County. Thousands of dogs and cats have been rescued, nurtured back to health, and adopted or sent to a reputable rescue organization.
Members of the humane society work hard to raise funds to aid the shelter’s needs, but like everything else, vet fees, medicine, pet food, and supplies have gone up. However, the income for the shelter has not. They still receive the same amount of money to operate as they did 21 years ago. Could anyone survive on what they made 21 years ago?
We are trying to save these animals. We are NOT a shelter that will put the animals down after a certain number of days. This obviously creates a hardship with space and the ability to provide for the animals. We are also working diligently with rescue groups to take these animals. Again, that creates another money issue because the animals need to be vet checked before they can travel.
The animal shelter is not owned or operated by Lawrence County. The land was donated and the shelter was built with a grant. The shelter is owned and operated by the Humane Society.
Now, the shelter is in a serious crisis. With a vet bill we cannot pay, the situation is desperate and the shelter is in danger of closing. We are pleading with the public to help. Many, many times members have put their own money toward expenses. We are still trying to come up with new ways to raise money, but the vet bill has to be paid, or we will not be able to continue.
The shelter has been a part of the Lawrence County community for over 20 years, helping the animals, trying to help with the animal population and serving the people. Now, we need your help. Please help us keep the shelter open. Please help us help the animals. They have no where to go, and need us desperately in order to survive and be adopted into a loving home. Please help us so that we can continue to help and save the animals.
If you would like to help, you may mail your donation to Lawrence County Humane Society, P.O. box 1331, Louisa, KY. You may also send by PayPal at lchshelter@hotmail.com. For more information call 606-483-2959. All donations are tax deductible. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Kim Perry, President
The Lawrence County Humane Society
