People & Pets in Kentucky Battling Deadly Flooding and Freezing Temps Need Your Help

People & Pets in Kentucky Battling Deadly Flooding and Freezing Temps Need Your Help

Photo: Greater Good Charities

Rescue efforts continue across Kentucky after historic flooding impacts roads in nearly all 120 counties and claims the lives of at least fourteen people. The situation is more dire due to the frigid temperatures and several inches of snow hitting the already devastated areas. 


Roads are impassable and the wind chills are dropping to single digits and below. Hypothermia and frostbite could set in quickly for people without heat. 

Photo: Facebook/Kentucky State Police

Emergency shelters are available across the state to give displaced people and pets a safe place to go. 

Kentucky State Police, National Guard, and countless other rescue teams have been performing rescue missions and responding to thousands of calls for help. 44 people and 7 dogs were rescued from housing complexes in Martin County and airlifted to emergency shelters. 

Johnson County Animal Service Animal Control Officer and Constable Tim Branham trudged through frigid water to rescue a dog. 

Towns are completely submerged destroying thousands of homes and businesses. Local animal shelters are attempting to care for injured and displaced pets in their community but are overcrowded and underfunded.

Shelter dogs are at risk of euthanasia due to lack of resources and space. They need our help. 

Photo: Greater Good Charities

Greater Good Charities is working with local organizations to provide essential supplies and pet food. Join us in lending a helping hand to those impacted by these devastating floods. Help keep families together by providing pet food and essentials. Donate today.

Andrea Powell

Andrea Powell is an animal enthusiast who resides in West Michigan. When not writing, she is exploring the great outdoors with her dogs and horses.

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