Kentucky's Landmark Animal Cruelty Case & What Your Shelter Can Actually Do | Hardin County Animal Care & Control | Hardin Local with Hardin County Government

NEW EPISODE — Hardin Local with Hardin County Government Mike McNutt, Director of Hardin County Animal Care & Control, sat down with us to talk about a landmark animal cruelty case — the first of its kind successfully prosecuted in Kentucky. 22 counts of animal torture resulting in death. Over $300,000 in costs. And the dogs had to be held as evidence for 2.5 years because Kentucky law treats animals as property. We also talked about: - Why officers can't just take a dog left out in the cold - The TNR program that cut the shelter's cat intake by more than half - How to adopt (and what's included — vaccines, spay/neuter, microchip) - The story of BC, the shelter's 16-year-old permanent resident If you've ever wondered what your local animal shelter can and can't do — this episode is a must-watch. LOST A PET? Text "Lost" to 270-951-0951 WANT TO ADOPT? HardinCountyKY.gov/505/Adoptable-Pets SHELTER PHONE: (270) 769-3428 Hours: Mon-Sat, Noon-4PM CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:14 - Welcome & Guest Introductions 2:20 - County Updates (Winter Storm, Trash, Jobs) 4:14 - Landmark Animal Cruelty Case & Award 11:52 - Kentucky Animal Laws 17:46 - Can Officers Take a Dog Left in the Cold? 22:01 - TNR Program Success Story 25:19 - Adoption Process & Fees 29:51 - FOHCAS & Community Support 32:48 - Meet BC — The Shelter's Permanent Resident 36:37 - Contact Info & Closing Follow Hardin County Government on Facebook for official updates. Follow Friends of Hardin County Animal Shelter (FOHCAS) for shelter support. Follow Hardin Local