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Local rescuer asks Bourbon County for land to house dumped animals; commissioners to review county parcels
Summary
A county resident who has been rescuing dumped animals asked commissioners for access to county land or other assistance to establish temporary housing. Commissioners said they will review county‑owned parcels and consult the county counselor on liability and potential donation arrangements.
A volunteer who has spent three years rescuing animals dumped across Bourbon County asked the commission to help find land or temporary facilities so she can continue housing and vetting animals. The caller, Elin Taylor, said she is at capacity and requested county support, including access to a parcel and help identifying grants or other funding sources.
Commissioners acknowledged the problem and said they would check the county’s inventory of surplus or unused property to see if one parcel might suit a temporary sanctuary. A commissioner noted that applying for many grants requires a 501(c)(3) nonprofit status; Taylor said she already has the 501(c)(3) application and that the filing fee would cost about $300. Commissioners also suggested consulting the county counselor to clarify liability and donation rules for county property used for animal housing.
Commissioner Bierbauer said she and other staff would look through the GIS and county land lists after she returns from a planned absence and that she would explore potential matching grants and other financial partners. Commissioners asked staff to follow up with the caller and to evaluate whether a donation, lease or other legal arrangement would be necessary to allow use of county land.
No county land was committed at the meeting; commissioners said they would return to the issue after consulting legal counsel and reviewing potential parcels and grant opportunities.
