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Laurel County woman charged after animal cruelty investigation, KSP says
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (167+ words) CORBIN, Ky. (LEX News) — A Laurel County woman is facing multiple charges after Kentucky State Police said troopers found dozens of animals living in poor conditions at a Corbin property. Troopers Jacob Loudermilk and Logan Mallory responded to the property…...
Retired Bowling Green Police K-9 Axel dies after years of service
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (198+ words) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (LEX News — The Bowling Green Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K-9 Axel, a police dog remembered for his years of service and his close bond with his handler. In a social media post Saturday,…...
Lost Lexington pit bull saved after suffering life-threatening heat stroke
1+ week, 3+ day ago (148+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — A Lexington dog is back home after suffering a life-threatening heat stroke thanks to the quick actions of an animal control officer and some Good Samaritans. According to Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists, Prince, a 3-year-old pit bull, was…...
More than 200 dogs found on Metcalfe County property; two charged in animal cruelty investigation
2+ week, 3+ day ago (208+ words) EDMONTON, Ky. (LEX News) — Two Metcalfe County residents are facing charges after Kentucky State Police say investigators found more than 200 dogs living on their property, many suffering from health issues and lacking required rabies vaccinations. According to Kentucky State Police…...
Lexington Humane Society holds third annual 'Brews for Rescues' event at West Sixth Brewing
2+ week, 6+ day ago (134+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — The Lexington Humane Society held its third annual "Brews for Rescues" fundraiser at West Sixth Brewing on Sunday. The event began after Kyle Wiley with West Sixth adopted his dog, Brewtus, from the Lexington Humane Society....
Man arrested after allegedly dumping puppies at Madison County Animal Shelter
3+ week, 4+ day ago (178+ words) MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — An arrest citation reveals that a man was arrested after he allegedly dumped five puppies outside of the Madison County Animal Shelter on Sunday night. According to the citation, the Madison County Sheriff's Department responded…...