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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
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Colorado shelters open doors to dogs displaced by Kentucky storm
DENVER (KDVR) — There are some new fur-covered faces in Colorado. Colorado animal shelters opened their doors to a group of dogs that needed a new home after a severe storm in Kentucky during April destroyed portions of the shelter where they were housed. Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say The dogs were previously located at the Hopkins County Humane Society, but the roof of the building was torn off, leaving the dogs at risk of being subject to the elements. To get the animals a roof over their heads quickly while the Kentucky shelter is repaired, several animal shelters in Colorado helped out through a partnership with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to get those dogs moved to Colorado. They are now housed and receiving care at Humane Colorado, formerly known as the Dumb Friends League, and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Humane Colorado said that the cross-country rescue underscores the power of partnership in the animal welfare community and the commitment of shelters to support one another in times of crisis. The shelter has taken in eight relocated dogs. 5 things to know ahead of Denver International Airport Memorial Day travel 'When we heard about the devastating damage to the Hopkins County shelter, we knew we had to help as they rebuild and continue to support their community,' said Mary Sarah Fairweather, Vice President of Sheltering at Humane Colorado, in a press release. 'Our mission is to end pet homelessness and animal suffering—and that doesn't stop at state lines. This was a clear opportunity to step up, offer support to a shelter in crisis, and help ensure these dogs continue on their journey to safe, loving homes.' The remaining dogs were sent to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, where they are receiving plenty of love and care. 'At Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, we're honored to support a fellow animal welfare organization during such a difficult time,' said Kelley Likes, President & CEO of Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. 'Natural disasters can have a profound impact on both people and pets, and we're grateful for the opportunity to step in and help however we can.' After the pups are settled in and checked out, they will be available for adoption in the coming weeks. More information about the two shelters can be found on the Humane Colorado and Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region websites. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Business
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$15 million inclusive housing project breaks ground in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Elevate Estates community breaks ground on Friday afternoon which is expected to open next year. It will house up to 64 people with disabilities who want to live independently. Visionaries hope to battle homelessness on the donated 12 acres which lies on the south side of Henderson. The land will eventually will be the Elevate Estates campus where people with disabilities can have housing with their independence. 'If you had told me eight and a half years ago when I became the director, I would be standing here here today getting ready to do what we're about to do, I would have maniacally laughed,' says Elevate Executive Director Julie Wischer. That groundbreaking on the 15-million-dollar complex became a reality for those in the Elevate community which already assists clients with disabilities in employment and being independent. But Elevate will take it to the next level. 'A lot of times when someone's diagnosed with a disability or struggling with a disability, they don't even know where to start, and we can be that resource for that,' Wischer says. In a year the land off Old Madisonville Road will be home to 48 units with staff on site 24/7 to connect those with resources, employment skills and outlets for mental and physical health. It's an initiative which calls for celebration and a greeting by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. 'We have to recognize that all our citizens have unlimited potential, including those with developmental disabilities. They should be able to work and live and prosper,' says Governor Beshear in his remarks. Among those Kentuckians the governor meets today is Sandra Kaiser who is looking forward to calling the estates her home. Lucky for her, the first residents will likely move in by the middle of 2026. $15 million inclusive housing project breaks ground in Henderson Aggressive dogs related to Tuesday arrest in care of Hopkins County Humane Society Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Warrick County jail construction Pike County school officials, business community meet to discuss upcoming 'work-based learning' requirements in high schools 'Baby Miya's Law' passes Kentucky House committee Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Aggressive dogs related to Tuesday arrest in care of Hopkins County Humane Society
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEHT) — Some of Juanita Lanham's animals, said to be vicious, are now in the care of the Hopkins County Humane Society. Authorities say they found about a dozen dogs running loose on Corbley Avenue on Tuesday night. As some are in the care of the local humane society, staff say the dogs will eventually be ready for adoption. 'They were fairly aggressive — as a matter of fact — I believe one officer described them as almost feral. Children in the area also said they were having to jump over fences to avoid them,' Madisonville Police Major Jason McKnight says. Though the method is unclear, Madisonville Police and the Hopkins County Humane Society corral some of the dogs, and an undisclosed number of them are a the humane society now. 'Actually, they had to send extra people just for the amount of dogs and their unwillingness to go with them,' Major McKnight says. We are not able to see the dogs at this time. Authorities believe even more dogs are inside Lanham's home, but they do not know how many. Police are investigating why Lanham had so many animals all at once. She is now out on bond. 'Obviously if this continues — or if the other dogs attack or try to bite children or anyone else for that matter — obviously we'll respond again and take action,' Major McKnight says. Aggressive dogs related to Tuesday arrest in care of Hopkins County Humane Society Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Warrick County jail construction Pike County school officials, business community meet to discuss upcoming 'work-based learning' requirements in high schools 'Baby Miya's Law' passes Kentucky House committee Ford Center and Victory Theatre annual report shows gains, losses Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
