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Kentucky uncaring of animals

A little dog lost its life recently in Pulaski County. It was burned alive and yet no one I spoke to seems to care. Although it deeply angers me, I am not surprised at all. You see this is Kentucky, which ranks dead last relative to animal-protection laws within the United States.

I sincerely don’t feel that distinction will ever change because Kentucky simply does not care. I speak for those who can not speak for themselves even as they cry out for help as they burn to death at the hands of a non-human being.

Jack H. Taylor

Lexington

This story was originally published November 7, 2017 at 7:30 PM with the headline "Kentucky uncaring of animals."

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