Woman found dead after animal control alerted to horses without water in Lexington
A woman was found dead while animal control officials were conducting an animal neglect investigation in Lexington, according to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control.
Animal control said it received a report of horses without water but couldn’t contact the horses’ owner, who was known to the agency. Officials cared for the owner’s horses and contacted the Lexington Police Department
The woman was later found dead, according to animal control. The cause and circumstances of her death were not released.
The department posted information about the incident on Thursday, but did not say when the animals or the women were found.
Officials also found 14 dogs during their investigation. Many of the woman’s animals might have died if officials hadn’t received the initial neglect call, according to animal control.
The dogs were brought to the shelter for care. Animal control said the animals remained safe and received the care they needed during the days the owner was missing.
Most of the dogs will be available to adopt through the Humane Society.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the call that helped save these animals—and for the officers who never hesitate to step up and serve with compassion,” animal control said in a Facebook post.
