TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. – The Spencer County Humane Society, a local nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare, is facing a difficult transition after being evicted from its shelter location in Taylorsville. The eviction, which stems from being 14 days late on rent, has left the shelter with just days to relocate its animals and belongings.
Victoria Snyder, the founder of the humane society, confirmed that the eviction was due to ongoing late payments. Despite assurances that a full payment, including late fees, would be made after securing recent funding, the landlord proceeded with the eviction notice. The shelter had occupied the location since early 2024, but the court upheld the eviction order, forcing the nonprofit to vacate the building within a week.
In a heartfelt statement posted on the shelter’s social media, Snyder expressed the emotional toll the news has taken. “Our time here has been filled with challenges, love, laughter, tears, and lessons we will never forget. We fought to keep our doors open, often relying on personal funds and the kindness of donors. It ultimately wasn’t enough,” the post read. “While this chapter closes, our mission and love for animals do not.”
Operating the shelter costs nearly $6,000 per month, with rent and utilities being the largest expenses. The financial strain has made it difficult for the humane society to stay afloat, despite constant efforts to fundraise and find alternative solutions.
But the community has rallied in response to the crisis. In just two days, the Spencer County Humane Society secured a new location at the old Board of Education building, located 1.5 miles away from the previous shelter. Volunteers have been working tirelessly to pack up and move animals, supplies, and equipment to the new facility.
Debbie Edmondson, a longtime volunteer with the humane society, expressed her support for Snyder and the shelter’s mission. “Anything she needs, she always asks the community first, so a lot of people are very involved with this place, and her services were really needed,” Edmondson said.
The shelter is asking for continued community assistance during the relocation process. Volunteers are needed for manpower, and donations of cleaning supplies are essential to prepare the new space for the animals. The humane society is also seeking monetary contributions to ensure it can continue operations at its new location.
Snyder expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from the community, acknowledging that without it, the future of the shelter would be uncertain. “We are blessed, I am blessed to have this support, and I know that what we’re doing for the pets here in Spencer County and surrounding areas has not gone unnoticed,” she said.
As the Spencer County Humane Society begins this new chapter, the shelter remains focused on its mission to care for animals in need, undeterred by the challenges they have faced. The shelter’s resilience, combined with the help of the community, ensures that it will continue to serve as a vital resource for animal welfare in the region.
