Humane Society for Logan County at Risk of Closing without Donor Support - WNKY News 40 Television

Humane Society for Logan County at risk of closing without donor support - WNKY News 40 Television

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – A local animal shelter says it may be forced to close its doors as early as July 18 if it doesn’t receive an urgent influx of financial support. The Humane Society for Logan County, a cat-only shelter that has served the area for decades, says it’s facing an unprecedented financial crisis brought on by an overwhelming kitten season and a drop in adoption income. “We are in a serious cash crisis,” said Julie Martin, pre…

Fireworks committee donates to Logan County Animal Shelter

The Belle Center Fireworks Committee donated $4,000 to sponsor a dog kennel at the new Logan County Animal Shelter during a check presentation Thursday, June 26, at the Richland Township Fire Department/BMRT Rescue Squad to Logan County Dog Warden Jake Boyd. With the donation, the committee and other dog kennel sponsors will be featured on a plaque by the kennel for the life of the animal shelter, which is currently under construction by the Log…

Logan County Humane Society Facing Funding Crisis

The Humane Society for Logan County is facing a financial crisis that could lead to its permanent closure. The shelter has served the community for 37 years, but without immediate help, its doors may soon shut for good. The organization has long been a lifeline for abandoned and stray cats across south-central Kentucky. But now, its future hangs in the balance. Shelter president Julie Martin says a lack of funding is threatening everything. [au…