Lexington Humane Society asks for fosters, donations after another large intake

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Earlier this month, the Lexington Humane Society took in 20 full grown German shepherds , rescued from a single family home. Now, they're facing a similar case, involving even more dogs.

"We were okay, then we got all of these dogs in. It's going to be a struggle to find some space, but whether we have to put crates in peoples offices or the conference room, we'll do it," said Katy Stoess, the Special Events Manager with the Lexington Humane Society.

Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control rescued 22 dogs from a small apartment, living in unsanitary conditions. 14 of those dogs are puppies now living at the Lexington Humane Society. Katy Stoess said they'll be needing fosters and adopters here soon.

"It's crucial. We only have so much space, so many resources. The more fosters we can get, the more space it frees up for the adult dogs that desperately need to find homes. It's easy to find puppies homes. They're cute, they're young. Everyone wants a puppy. But these larger dogs that have been here a year or two, that's when it puts a strain on us."

Animal control officers have charged the owner in this case with neglect. But Stoess said cases like these aren't unique, along with the German shepherds, they've also recently taken in dozens of cats, rabbits and guinea pigs from hoarding situations.

She said the amount of cases they're seeing may be a little unusual for this time of year, but with a warmer fall season, it wasn't entirely unexpected.

"We see this quite often. It doesn't make it any easier but it is something we're just used to."

Any donations made thru the month of November will be matched by Patty and Dennis Foster up to $50,000.

You can learn more about animals ready to be fostered and adopted at the link here.

The humane society also want to remind animal owners about how crucial it is to make sure your pets are spayed and neutered.