LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Spencer County Humane Society is closing its doors.

The shelter in Taylorsville said it was evicted for being 14 days late on rent.

"It was due to constant late payments," said Victoria Snyder, founder of the nonprofit. "The landlord decided, nope, business-wise he was not gonna accept that anymore."

The humane society said it told the landlord the full payment, including late fees, would be paid on the 15th day through recent funding. But the eviction notice was served anyway, the day before. The shelter has been at the location since early 2024.

Despite efforts to appeal, a court has backed the eviction order. The animals and everything inside the shelter have to be out of the building within seven days. 

"We didn't have time for tears," Snyder said. "You literally see what we've got. We can't cry forever."

Snyder said it costs nearly $6,000 to keep the doors open, with rent and utilities costing the most

In a post on Facebook, leaders said they're heartbroken, disappointed, ashamed and embarrassed. 

"Our time here has been filled with challenges, love, laughter, tears and lessons we will never forget. We fought to keep our doors open often relying on personal funds and the kindness of donors it ultimately wasn't enough," the shelter's post said. "While this chapter closes, our mission and love for animals do not."

The community stepped up to help. Dozens of volunteers have been packing everything up and moving it about 1.5 miles up the road. In two days, the humane society secured a new location, the old Board of Education building on West Main Street in Taylorsville.

"Anything she needs she always asks the community first, so a lot of people are very involved with this place and her services were really needed," Debbie Edmondson, a volunteer said.

The humane society is asking for manpower and cleaning supplies over the next few weeks. It also said monetary donations will help keep their doors open.

"We are blessed, I am blessed to have this support and know that what we're doing for the pets here in Spencer County and surrounding areas has not gone unnoticed," said Snyder.

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