Laurel

My story

Laurel was one of the Spencer County hoarding dogs taken in by GRRAND last year in 2024. She is a Lab/Golden mix and about 5 years old.  The kennel team is so proud of sweet Laurel. She came to GRRAND last September from a bad hoarding situation. Laurel was one of many dogs left outside to fend for themselves. She had an eye infection, which resulted in the loss of her left eye, was tick and flea infested, and suffered from severe mange and malnutrition. Understandably, when Laurel came to us, she didn’t have any trust in people. She’s come a long way since then! Laurel loves all other dogs (and we think cats, too). Since being at our Louisville kennel, she’s become “boss” of the play yard! She loves to play but makes sure all the other dogs behave. If they get too rambunctious, she’ll let them know. We are slowly gaining Laurel’s trust. She’s been taking treats from our hands for a while. A month ago, we started working with her on a slip leash. She’ll now follow us around the kennel on her slip leash and let us pet her without cowering. She’s actually starting to enjoy it and is coming up to her main handlers in the play yard to be petted. Laurel still has a way to go before she’s completely comfortable with people. She’ll need a very safe, secure, and patient home to help her progress. However, underneath that shy and fearful exterior is a sweet puppy longing for love, kindness, and attention. She will need a secure fenced in yard as she is still considered a flight risk, and no small children. If your home sounds like the right fit and you’re interested in learning more about Laurel, or any of the remaining “hoarding” dogs, please visit and complete an application. And if you would like to learn more about Laurel, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org A beacon of hope shines bright as GRRAND and animal advocates across the commonwealth collaborate to help rescue animals trapped in a devastating hoarding situation on a rural County Kentucky farm. Advocates eagerly await justice for the abused animals and the swift rescue of those still suffering in inhumane conditions.  It's awful to think of the terrible lives and abuse they have been subjected to. A litter of 4 week old puppies were found on the property and all had to be treated at the Emergency Vet for Parvo to save their lives and sadly, one did not make it. We have extremely high vet expenses for these dogs and really need ongoing donations to pay for all their care and we are also in desperate need of foster homes for these dogs.  If you would like to donate to Laurel's care, or any of the other Spencer County dogs still needing care, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions ##2190859##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Laurel, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.