Rockcastle Animal Shelter Under Investigation

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Posted: 11:05 PM Aug 6, 2008
Last Updated: 12:38 AM Aug 7, 2008
Reporter: Janet Kim
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Following complaints about the Rockcastle Animal Shelter and recent news of two live puppies mistakenly thrown away in plastic bags, Rockcastle County Judge Executive Buzz Carloftis is now launching an investigation..

"We assure we will get to the bottom of it," says Carloftis. "This is inexcusable. We're going to find out what happened."

Last week, 27 Newsfirst were told about an employee of the shelter who found two puppies. The two puppies were said to have been bagged and placed in a freezer with euthanized dogs whose bodies were headed for the incinerator.

Carloftis says he wants to keep an incident like this from happening again.

"We're going to be serious about it, because this can't and won't be tolerated."

Carloftis says the information is expected to be gathered and presented to the magistrates to see how to proceed further with the investigation.

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Posted by: Farmer Location: Rockcastle County on Aug 14, 2008 at 01:18 PM
PS--Toneisha...Rockcastle County (in your opinion) is a horrible place to raise a family. It certainly can't be as bad as where you were raised because your parents evidently raised a selfish, pitful, pompous, punk kid. I hope they are proud. The next time you shop at Fayette Mall or Hamburg, please ensure everything you buy is made of plastic, rubber of metal, because if it is manufactured from anything else..a farmer grew it. If I could choose who got to eat products grown by the old dumb farmers, you would certainly starve to death. My sense is that you don't have enough intelligence to grow anything yourself.

Posted by: Farmer Location: rockcastle county on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:43 AM
First a comment for Diane in Mt. Sterling...Your ignorance is a perfect example of the mentality of many people in the country that are dumping unwanted pets out on the highways. You don't understand? That does not surprise me. For the rest of you that are knocking Rockcastle County....clean up your own back yards before casting stones in ours. I am a farmer in Rockcastle County and I am proud to say that we help supply the food that you and your family eat at each and every meal. Are you so ignorant that you think Kroger or Wal-Mart makes the food you buy? I am no better or worse than anyone else, but I do have an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree from a highly accredited university in Texas. I worked for nearly 20 years in an industry that supplied all of us "dumb farmers" with the tools they needed to help grow the food that feeds your families. I now farm for a living. After reading some of the comments below, I wish I could choose which families got to eat it.

Posted by: In RE: To Toneshia on Aug 11, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Yeah , she must really be ticked off by someone in Rockcastle ,maybe someone here gave her a good ole' fashioned beating or something because if you go to any story on here about Rockcastle , there she is placing bad things on here.. She has a need for attention I guess.

Posted by: nick Location: kentucky on Aug 10, 2008 at 07:30 AM
i think its funny that the same person that calls herself toneisha keeps posting comments as other people to try to make her feel good about her comments.

Posted by: Melinda Location: Sidney Ohio on Aug 9, 2008 at 10:15 PM
I was raised in Ky for 17 years. I actually got a puppy from the animal shelter there and she was in great shape. While I hope something is done about the abuse thats went on I hope that it doesnt affect the opinions on the rest of the peole living there, because it truly is a great place.

Posted by: Note to Tarina Location: Brodhead on Aug 9, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words about our community. You speak nothing but the truth about the county and the people who are glad it is not like the bigger cities. We do not need a Walmart here , we can drive there if we need to. A small community , to me , if much better than a city. I was raised here, but lived inLExington for over 10 years and had to leave there because of the way my children were being treated at school, and for fear of what they would learn in that city. I agree with you and Shell on all this , we do not need the bigger things a big city has to offer, we have all we need here , and if people want to talk about us and bash our county, it just shows they are unhappy where they are and they do not know what a wonderful life we have here in a small town where everyone knows everyone , and everyone takes care of everyone if needed. Thanks again

Posted by: Candy Location: Pikeville on Aug 9, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Armpit, HuH try going to Hell Ky. Better known as Pikeville,home of the Justice Center,land of lawyers.A place of no justice, no fairness,and a county goverment that cares only for its self.The people here are just a tool to provide wealth to its "Over Lords".

Posted by: Earwig Location: Prestonsburg on Aug 9, 2008 at 01:03 AM
Wow, can't you just feel the love of fellow Kentuckians.

Posted by: Me Location: Woodford Co. on Aug 9, 2008 at 12:58 AM
This is better reading than the National Enquier!! My vote goes to Fayette Co.!!!

Posted by: Ramon Location: Somerset on Aug 8, 2008 at 10:42 PM
I hate having to drive on 461 to get somewhere. It truly is a ghetto!

Posted by: Joe Location: Da 859 on Aug 8, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Tarina, by your broken english and mispellings, its obvious your a product of Rockcastle County. I bet you get made fun of too for your hillbilly accent as well.

Posted by: Robert Location: Richmond on Aug 8, 2008 at 09:21 PM
Toneisha, And what's your education level? Don't tell me it's a 4 year degree. I will be worried that you may some day run for office. What private school did you attend that makes you so much better than people in Rockcastle County? People like you Give this whole country a bad name. I will gladly by you a plane ticket out. Tell me where to send you the Itenerary for your flight. If you have any family members that feel the same as you I have a bank full of money to get your whole crew out with you . First class one way ticket. Wouldn't want you to have to ride in coach with some Toothless Hillbillies. *WERD*

Posted by: William Location: seky on Aug 8, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Ecc 3,19 For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all [is] vanity.

Posted by: Proud to be a Redneck in Rockcastle!!! Location: Brodhead on Aug 8, 2008 at 05:14 PM
I could not agree with you more Shell!!! I lived in Lexington , not too long ago, and HAD to move my children back to Rockcastle so they were not beat up by the THUGS in Fayette county, so they could walk down the street and not be afraid to be picked up by some sick man, or woman who wants to rape them, where they could learn what morals and family values are. Lexington is the true armpit of the world!!! As far as farmers go, yes, we have farmers here , and I agree , they are hard working people. They make a honest living. Go look at the Woodhill area of Lexington, or on 3rd street or anywhere down that way. Toneisha, you really need to think before you speak. I would much rather raise my children here in Rockcastle than any other place in this state. In Lexington there is way more drug activity, drive by shootings, rapes and all that then here, at least my children will know the true meaning of honest living. As far as the person from London.. U are no better than us.

Posted by: Tarina Location: Lexington on Aug 8, 2008 at 03:56 PM
I resided in Rockcastle for 8 years and I enjoyed the small community. I had to relocate for personal reasons, but I still go back and visit often. This small community of people would gladly welcome each one of you into there homes and hearts. No, Mt. Vernon doesn't offer all the accommodations that a larger city does but that isn't what Mt. Vernon is about. It's a community that sets its foundation on church, family and hard work. Let's not judge this community on the negative things we read in papers or see on Television. Just like any other community, there are imperfections, but being a part of a small town is not an imperfection but can actually be a blessing. MD

Posted by: t Location: owenton on Aug 8, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Diane: You may not know this, but guess what? Dogs and puppies feel pain too and it is JUST as bad to mistreat a living creature like a puppy as it is to mistreat a human being. People who mistreat animals, usually work on humans next. Get a clue

Posted by: Shell Location: Rockcastle Co. on Aug 8, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Like I said before we are better off without people, like the ones making stupid comments about our farmers. These farmers are hard working and decent people . If not for farmers in this country, you wouldn't be able to go to Kroger or Wal-Mart and get some of the food you purchase. Do you think it just falls out of the sky? Stay on I-75 and don't get off on our exits, if you don't like it.

Posted by: me Location: ky on Aug 8, 2008 at 12:40 PM
toneisha, sounds like u have been scorned by man (or woman) from rockcastle to say such negative things.......u sound like a jealous lover?

Posted by: Sayeed Location: Richmond on Aug 8, 2008 at 11:38 AM
I used to work at hospital in Mt. Vernon and left cause of dirty people that came across mountain from Jackson County and Livingston area. I left and thats why and at better place Pattie Clay

Posted by: Frank Gifford Location: Louisville on Aug 8, 2008 at 11:22 AM
This is hilarious! Idiots are actually trying to take up for the armpit or buttcrack of Kentucky..... known as Rockcastle!

Posted by: Note to Toneisha on Aug 8, 2008 at 11:16 AM
You stated, "We dont need anymore toothless hillbillies up in our city!" Since you used the word "anymore," I'm guessing you wanted to be the last one to move to Lexington? Rednecks and stupid people are all over the place and you just proved that fact. Have a good day you toothless wonder!

Posted by: Connie Location: visting your state on Aug 8, 2008 at 11:15 AM
To all of Kentucky, I would say the armpit of the Universe is more correct. I have been visiting your "great state" for a while now and I am certainly looking forward to returning to the paradise of a real city. Perhaps you should focus on real issues and not waste your time arguing over animal shelters. It would certainly seem with murders, rapes and robberies in both counties mentioned that all of you have greater problems than stray animals and their neglect.

Posted by: Sherri Location: London on Aug 8, 2008 at 11:07 AM
All I know is when we go to Lexington, we go about 90 miles an hour through that county cause there is nothing there. That county isnt that smart... they rank up there with Jackson County, their neighbors!

Posted by: toneisha Location: LEXTOWN on Aug 8, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Shell, Rockcastle is a terrible place to live, work or even worse raise a family. there is NOTHING there for them! No opportunity! people are all sad and negative there.... its time to move on... Mt. Vernon will never be a Lexington so stop comparing it... MOVE ON hillbilly!

Posted by: Lee Location: Madison on Aug 8, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Toneisha, this is an unfortunate incident that has occurred. However, this is not typical because of geographical location. I am certain that upon investigation of this incident, appropriate action will be taken. As I read the comments below, I was saddened in everyone's representation of our beautiful state as a whole. Unfortunately, bad things happen everywhere. What is important is how we react to these things. I am certain the community of Rockcastle is utterly disappointed in this. A display of support to the officials during this investigation to ensure appropriate action is taken is a mature and welcomed response. God Bless All.

Posted by: Shell Location: Rockcastle Co. on Aug 7, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Thanks Stephanie, I couldn't have said it better myself. I think what happened is really sad, but I do have faith that it will be looked into and something will be done. Toneisha, the county is better off without people like you in it. Yes alot goes on here, but most of the people here are good people. Stats show that more goes on in Lexington than Rockcastle.

Posted by: Connor Location: Pikeville on Aug 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Stephanie, where do you live at in the "armpit" section of Kentucky? haha

Posted by: Ben Location: Cincinnati on Aug 7, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Rockcastle is dead. We have been traveling to Lake Cumberland for years now and nothing has changed. Every other town on I-75 has grown and added things except this place. They are missing out on MILLIONS of tax dollars by not having Walmart, Kroger or something else for us "Ohio Navy" to stop and spend our Buckeye dollars. Just think of all the hard earned money of the citizens of Rockcastle County being spent in surronding towns and counties on basic needs/food that could be kept in county if something was there.

Posted by: Brady Location: Lexington on Aug 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Im from Rockcastle and ashamed to say, but after reading some of these comments from idiots in that meth lab city, I can say that Rockcastle is awful and Im very proud I moved away and dont have any plans of EVER going back! The only time Im ever in Rockcastle is when Im on I-75 going about 90 miles an hour to hurry up and get through that pit

Posted by: toneisha Location: Lexington on Aug 7, 2008 at 10:09 PM
If Lexington is so bad, then why do all you hillbillies keep coming to Lexington for everything? BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOTHING! Not even a walmart! What county doesnt have a walmart? You have to drive 20 miles to go grocery shopping. Cell phone service is awful and dont like, Cell One is awful there... and you people think Lexington is New York City... do us all a favor and STAY HOME! Go pick your banjo at renfro valley or go buy your pills from all the new drug stores opening up in your slum. stay away from Fayette Mall and stay away from Hamburg. We dont need anymore toothless hillbillies up in our city! Livingston is awful! Brodhead is just stupid and full of old people that farm.

Posted by: Irene on Aug 7, 2008 at 03:15 PM
I found a kitten on the side of the road in North Madison Co. prox 4 yrs. ago during winter. The poor thing was freezing and starving to death. I took it home with me, tried to warm it up, feed it. Having a cat of my own, I could not care for it. I called the shelters in Madison Co. they don't take in kitten/cats, I finally called the shelter in Roundstone, which is in Rockcastle Co. They happily accepted the little kitten, cared for it, put it under a heat light, and tried to nurse it back to health. I, along with the shelter in ROCKCASTLE County tried everything. Unfortuntately, it did not live, but the shelter did not turn me down when the kitten was in need. It is very unfair for one woman to assume that all people from that co. are 'worthless' in other words. How many horses have been neglected, starven, abused in Lexington?? Isn't it supposed to be the Horse Capital of the World? Closed minded people should get hobbies. Maybe adopt an animal? .btw,I grew up in Rockcastle

Posted by: Stephanie Location: Berea on Aug 7, 2008 at 02:50 PM
To Toneisha! I grew up in Rockcastle and have a great love of animals and take great care of them. Just b/c you are from the 'big city' of Lex, doesn't excuse your comment. How many animal abuse cases have been reported there? Let alone the murders, assaults, drug cases... Better think twice about what county is the armpit of KY!

Posted by: me Location: berea on Aug 7, 2008 at 02:13 PM
toneisha...sounds like u have spent a lot of time in rockcastle to know so much about the place? dont forget lexington is in KY too so u are also a redneck hillbilly just not from the armpit, but the buttcrack...(since u have compared KY to the anatomy)

Posted by: Diane Location: Mt.Sterling on Aug 7, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Puppies, not people but puppies. It was an unfortunate mistake but a huge case and investigation, that I don't understand.

Posted by: toneisha Location: Lexington on Aug 7, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Typical Redneck Rockcastle stuff! Hillbillies from Mt. Vernon, Brodhead, and Livingston! There is NOTHING there and never will be! Its the armpit of Kentucky

Posted by: Heart of Rockcastle Location: Rock on Aug 7, 2008 at 09:34 AM
I have all the faith in the world in Buzz. He is a very good person and always has the best interest at heart!!!!

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