KY animal shelter set to euthanize unadopted animals on Thursday

RAVENNA, Ky. (WKRC) - An animal shelter in Kentucky has taken to social media with an urgent message: Please adopt these animals before they are euthanized.

The Estill County Animal Shelter set a euthanize date for Thursday, August 9th.

"We have almost 40 cats and kittens in the shelter and have no where to put them....We've set a Euth date for Thursday the 9th...Also the dogs we have over 14 and need to make room so they will be on for Thursday also...Please come find your new family member today!!!" said the Estill County Animal Shelter on Facebook.

The shelter has provided an update on Tuesday that the euthanize date for cats has been cancelled thanks to several people adopting. However, there are still some dogs that they hope are saved by adoption.

The shelter is located at 50 Ginter Road in Ravenna, KY. You can call them at (606) 723-3587.

Visit their Facebook page here.