Ashley Bennett is starting Strays and Runaways Rescue, a nonprofit aimed at placing animals in foster homes and helping them get the care they need in Bath County, Kentucky.
Addressing the Growing Need
Bennett says she has seen the effects of animal neglect firsthand, and the need is personal. Nearby shelters and rescue groups from surrounding counties say they are already stretched thin, and Bath County animals are adding to that strain.
Pet owner Banford Wilson says the absence of a dedicated facility in Bath County is something the community has felt for a while. Wilson pointed to neighboring counties as examples of what Bath County is missing, saying they have animal shelters.
Bennett hopes to have the nonprofit up and running next year and also hopes it sparks a broader conversation about how Bath County handles animal care in the future.
Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.