LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Earlier this month, the Lexington Humane Society welcomed 20 adult German Shepherdsrescued from a single family home. Now they’re facing a similar case, involving even more dogs.

“Everything was going well, and then we brought all these dogs in. It’s going to be hard to find space, but whether we have to put crates in people’s offices or in the conference room, we’ll do it,” he said. said Katy Stoess. , special events manager for 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 need foster families and adopters here soon.

“It’s crucial. We only have so much space and resources. The more foster homes we can find, the more space it frees up for adult dogs who desperately need to find homes. Finding homes for puppies is easy. They’re cute, they’re young. Everyone wants a puppy. But these bigger dogs that have been here for a year or two, that’s when it puts a strain on us.

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

She said the number of cases seen was perhaps a little unusual for this time of year, but with a warmer fall, it wasn’t entirely unexpected.

“We see this quite often. It doesn’t make it any easier, but it’s something we’re just used to.

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

You can learn more about animals ready for fostering and adoption at the link here.

The humane society also wants to remind pet owners how crucial it is to make sure your pets are sterilized.

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