Kentucky Paws working to rebuild after Friday’s storm [Video]

CAMPTON, KY — Kentucky Paws established a new home in Wolfe County after moving from Laurel County six months ago, and now, rebuilding efforts have begun after last week’s storm damaged the nonprofit organization.

“We had to build everything on this property,” said Kentucky Paws coordinator Patricia Shelton. “There was nothing here.”

But that doesn’t stop Shelton from doing what she’s passionate about: rescuing dogs.

“I love it. You’ll never get a feeling when you go out and save a dog, see that dog go into a home, and know it will need for anything,” said Shelton.

Friday’s storms passed through Kentucky Paws kennels and Shelton tried everything she could to limit the damages. Shelton said that the kennels were pulled apart, the roof blew off one of the kennels, and most of the green turf that lay on pallets were ruined.

The aftermath left Shelton overwhelmed.

“I cried for at least two hours,” said …