Spayed and Aid of Kentucky expands outreach in Logan County

Russellville, KY.- In just four months, Spayed and Aid of Kentucky has already made a major impact on families and pets in Logan County, and now they are looking to expand that outreach. They are competing in the Maddie’s Fund Open Arms Challenge, and are focusing on expanding their outreach throughout the community.

Co-founder of Spayed and Aid Kentucky, Karen Kirsch, says “The Logan County population of a little over 27,000 has grown the most by the Hispanic population and there about 3.5 percent of our population is Hispanic and we want to be able to reach them as well.”

In efforts to expand outreach, Spayed and Aid reached out to Logan County High School, to get students involved and aware of this program. Ms. Scarborough’s Spanish class also translated the spayed and aid brochure into Spanish for the Hispanic community of Logan County.

Foreign Exchange Student and Junior at Logan County High School, Pablo Martin, says “To help reach more people so they can do more good stuff, and so language is not a barrier for them. I’m here for a reason, and if that’s helping people, I’m very proud of it, and it feels good.”

The Spay and Aid Kentucky program consists of a pet food pantry and free spay and neuter services for those who are experiencing financial difficulties and need services. The program also just recently added a free Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) program to control the feral cat population.