The Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter is located at 194 Animal Shelter Lane, Hazard, Kentucky. The center facilitates and cares for stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals. The service area includes Perry, Breathitt, Letcher and Knott Counties. With an average intake of over 300 animals per month, the center works diligently to find homes and rescues for all adoptable animals. Without the help of community members and those within and beyond the state, many lives would be lost.
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The Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter is pleased to announce the launch of the Furry Friends Fence Project. This fundraising campaign will give us the resources to equip the shelter with critical upgrades and repairs to enhance the lives of animals while they wait for their forever homes.
As the facility is located near Highway 80, a busy four-lane road, it has been a challenge for years to maintain the safety and well-being of escaped animals on the property. This project is going to provide a perimeter fence and running lots for the protection of the canines and an enclosed outdoor area (Catio) for the felines. We are overcrowded most of the time and the fences and additional enclosures will increase the comfort and well-being of the animals during their stay with us. The exterior pens will greatly benefit our volunteers on their dog walks outside of the runs and ease the stress and anxiety our animals experience while they are waiting for their adoption or transfer. Founding board member Martha Quigley said, “...if enough people give a little, we can do this.”
The shelter staff also hopes to receive enough donations to add a roof to the intake area, where animals are unloaded from the four-county service area’s Animal Control Officers and loaded for transport to rescues. KRRAS asks you for your tax-deductible gifts to make the Furry Friends Fence Project a reality. If you would like more information, please visit, like, and follow the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter Facebook page. We want to begin installations by July 2022 so start giving today.
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The Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter is located just off KY Hwy. 80 in Hazard. As you can see the property is very close to the highway.
The Shelter has been in need of a perimeter fence and other outdoor structures since its opening.
The Shelter sets on acres of field that is currently underutilized. With your help, we hope to change this.
Planned installation location of the front-entry gate.
We have plans for a Memorial Garden at this location.
This is the planned area for three large canine runs.
There is so much room for exercise areas.
Volunteers are working to enhance and repair the grounds for the outdoor areas.
The animals are going to love being outside in the fresh air.
Volunteers will start barn repairs soon. We'll keep you updated as we go. Please find, like, and share the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter's Facebook page.
From in-shelter support to at-home foster and hospice care, volunteers support every facet of our work. Together, we're creating a more humane world for animals.
Contact KRRAS for more info.