The Spencer County Animal Shelter has seen a big uptick in animal surrenders or strays over the past two weeks.
James Houchins, Spencer County Animal Control Interim Director, said in the past week they have had over 20 dogs come in when normally there would only be 3 at the most in a week.
Like most shelters across the area, they are now closed to the public and only open for adoptions by appointment.
Houchins said they have been able to work with rescues across the country so they don’t completely fill up.
He believes some of the surrenders seem to be from stress surrounding the pandemic and and worries over being able to provide, because people have lost their jobs and don’t want to face the question of do they feed their family or do they feed their pets.
Spencer County Animal Control is helping families make sure they have the pet food they need, through a food assistance program. Residents of Spencer County just need to call ahead, explain what they need, and show an ID to pick it up.
Spencer County and many shelters across the state are feeling the pressure of having to close to the public. Many of them need help now, too, and Kentucky Animal Action has created a way to help them.
Source: WAVE
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