Monday, September 8, 2014

Lexington dog doused with chemical to brand profanity on side: Reward doubled


Lexington dog doused with chemical to brand profanity on side: Reward doubled


"There was an attempt to make a word on the canine," Lt. Lee Agee, with the Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control told local8now.com. "This type of abuse, with the scarring and the burning, yes, it's bad," Unfortunately there are still no leads and ...


Reward increased after profane word branded on puppy


was found tied to a fence with a profane word chemically branded on her side by Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control. Felicity is now living at the Lexington Humane Society and thanks to an anonymous donation the reward found for any information ...


Friends of late Lexington man try to find home for his dog, Nubbin


The little dog has been in the care of Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control since Brothers' death this week at age 66. Betty Hoopes of Lexington, one of many who had helped Brothers during the past 2 1 ⁄ 2 years, said plans would be contingent on ...


Branded dog to get plastic surgery


Felicity, an 8-month-old pitbull mix, was brought in this month with scars that form a four-letter word on her hindquarters, said Lt. Lee Agee, cruelty investigator with Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control.


Lexington health officials recommend getting flu shot earlier this year


The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department says the start of school marks the start of the spread of germs. Officials recommend you get your flu shot sooner rather than later. "A lot of times, when people will say it's too early for the flu shot ...


Fayette County students to get first-hand look at Keeneland operations


LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 25, 2014) — About 2,500 fifth-graders from Fayette County Schools will descend upon Keeneland this week as part of a partnership between the two organizations designed to teach the history of the race track and the importance of the ...


Lexington-Fayette pension fund searching for consultant


Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Lexington, Ky., is searching for an investment consultant for its $29 million City Employees’ Pension Fund, said Todd Slatin, director of central purchasing. Incumbent J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPM) is ...


Lexington-Fayette Health Department among five in state to achieve national accreditation


The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department announced today that it has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board. The national accreditation program began in 2013 to improve consistency and quality among more than ...


Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Dpt: No Need To Panic About Ebola


It's a deadly disease making headlines all over the world - Ebola. It has killed more than 800 people in Africa this year. But, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department said there's no reason to panic. There are zero cases in Kentucky. According to ...


HUD to Provide Lexington a Loan Guarantee for 21c Hotel Project


Lexington, KY – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved a $6 million loan guarantee to Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to provide financial assistance for the proposed 21c Museum Hotel slated for the former First ...



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