Wow. I've gone to Burkesville recently on 61, but somehow missed this!

• Adair County: No events Circuit Court. 138 events District Court.
• Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
• Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
• Green County: No events Circuit Court. 60 events District Court.
• Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
• Russell County: No events Circuit Court. 190 events District Court.
• Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. 143 events District Court.

No, I didn't look in the mirror this morning; why?!

Two million dogs are euthanized in shelters across the United States each year. The Humane Society of the United States says it's a disturbingly high statistic that most people are unaware of.

Now, consider the flip side: about two million dogs are brought into existence each year and sold by commercial breeders, competing against otherwise adoptable, existing animals waiting in shelters but unable to find homes.

"There is a direct correlation, a very obvious correlation, that this industry is directly participating in the pet overpopulation problem," Erica Geppi, the North Carolina Director for the US Humane Society, explained to WECT of puppy mills. She says there are some reputable breeders, but far too many are breeding litter after litter in inhumane conditions, putting profit over animal welfare.

I am still thoroughly impressed with the structure of this proposed ordinance.

I don't understand who needs more than 10 dogs? Why would anybody want more than 10 dogs? And as far as euthanizing until people are more responsible with spay neuter it may become a necessity. I am an animal lover I don't want see any animal hurt. Even guardian rescues has expressed that since this no kill shelter rescue situation there are rescues that are becoming totally overwhelmed in almost a hoarding situation. I think there's a lot of animals being hurt because of people's bad behavior. And sadly sometimes bad behavior by people needs to be controlled. I guess it comes down to quality of life.

For the the animal. I think the structure other counties have had success with trying to set some kind of guideline where people are restricted on animal control, is where the new ordinance was structured. It seems to me that we will need an animal control county personnel. And I don't know if you've ever looked at the police report but look at how many animal control complaint calls. It will loosen up for the sheriff and state police that they can focus on more important crimes. Alley cat rescues is a wonderful organization. But there's nothing really local. Closest is Somerset. Perhaps using some of the kennel funds and the cattery funds to help local animals would be helpful. I don't think there's any simple answers to this. Until the humans start acting responsible!

• State - 52.00%
• Taylor - 42.82%
• Pulaski - 40.02%
• Russell - 37.32%
• Green - 32.87%
• Adair - 30.24%
• Wayne - 30.28%
• Cumberland - 28.94%
• Casey - 27.74%
• McCreary - 25.05%
• Clinton - 24.27%