As you may recall, in early September, GRRAND took in a record number of dogs from the Spencer County Hoarding Rescue. In total, 47 dogs were brought into our care, including 13 puppies born shortly after their mothers arrived. While we are heartbroken to report that four of these dogs passed away due to the severity of their conditions, we are deeply committed to helping the 43 survivors on their road to recovery and new beginnings with GRRAND.

Currently, ten dogs are placed in foster homes, while seven are under care at our kennels. Eight more remain at Grinning Goats and are in urgent need of foster placements. The dedication of our volunteers and fosters has already led to five successful adoptions, and we’re hopeful that more will soon find their forever homes.

This rescue effort has been a monumental undertaking, and the journey isn’t over. Every day, these resilient dogs remind us of the power of love and care. Thank you to everyone who has supported this mission—we couldn’t do it without you! If you are interested in fostering or adopting, please reach out.  Please consider donations as well.  The cost to rehabilitate these dogs is enormous.  They still need us.

Spencer County Investigation Update
There are still dogs in horrific condition on the Spencer County property that police raided a while back. GRRAND rescued 47 of those dogs.  There are still around 10-20 dogs on that property. Spencer county officials have not pressed charges for the ones removed from the property.  Until that happens, we are unable to get the other 10 to 20 suffering dogs. Maybe a few respectful letters to the sheriff would be in order.

Spencer County Sheriff’s Office
18 E. Main St.
PO Box 475
Taylorsville, KY 40071
[email protected]

ORIGINAL STORY POSTED SEPTEMBER 13TH:

As some of you are aware, the news media (WDRB & WAVE) has been carrying a story about a hording situation in Spencer County. 35 -40 dogs and puppies were found abandoned in horrific conditions. Mychell Lawson, GRRAND volunteer and head of Kentucky Animal Action (an advocacy group for animal welfare) has been “Boots on the Ground” in Spencer County for the past 3 days coordinating the rescue and intake of the animals. The Spencer County Shelter is over capacity with many dogs being held in crates outside of the facility. Mychell described the scene as the worst she has ever seen in all her years of rescues.

GRRAND is committed to saving as many of these dogs as possible and we’ve mobilized our entire team to be prepared for the influx of dogs coming during the next few days. We are going to need as much help as possible from you. There are many opportunities for you to be a part of this historic rescue operation. We need foster parents for the dogs coming in and especially for the two litters of puppies who are not weaned. They will need to remain together in one home with two separate spaces. If you are not an approved foster, click on the foster button below and fill out an application.

We also need supplies:  dog beds, blankets, towels, treats, toys, nylabones

Click on GRRAND’s Amazon Wish List or Chewy link for more ideas.

Our largest need is funding. We will be renting a facility to bring in another 15-20 dogs at a cost of $3000/month. We are also in desperate need of funds to help care for these sick, starving dogs. Because of their horrible condition we will have enormous medical, boarding, and behavioral training costs. Please let us know how you can help; a community effort will be required in order to save these dogs. Together we can do it! Thanks to the many people who have offer to help and those who are generously donating. Every dollar counts. Please don’t stop!

For those who do not need or want the details (which are graphic) just click on the appropriate buttons below and exit.

If you want to know the details about the condition of these dogs read on and view the video below.

After complaints about dogs wandering on the properties of others, an animal shelter representative went to investigate. To his horror he found a deceased dog at the end of the driveway and more decomposing puppy/dog bodies scattered in other locations on the property amongst garbage and trash. Many dogs were locked inside the house. The dogs inside were starving, sick, and flea ridden. Some had 12-inch tapeworms coming out of body orifices. All the dogs were removed, and we are working with the county animal shelter to take as many as possible into our care.