Annual 'Dogust' Challenge Launches to Feed Local Rescue Pets

Radcliff, KY · August 3, 2026

Mondays move a bit smoother when the morning commute starts clear, and the final stretch of summer prep is officially underway.

The Lead

Hardin County Animal Care and Control has officially launched its annual August pet food drive, aiming to secure 500 pounds of donated food for local rescue animals. Known community-wide as "Dogust," the monthlong campaign celebrates rescue dog birthdays while collecting monetary gifts and pet supplies at the county shelter.

The drive comes on the heels of major regional recognition for local animal welfare efforts. Last week, the Radcliff Police Department, Hardin County Animal Care and Control, and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office were presented with Humane Law Enforcement Awards for their joint investigation and successful prosecution of a local animal cruelty case.

Residents looking to support the shelter can drop off donations at the facility throughout the month or contribute directly to the shelter's drive. Shelter staff expect the campaign to ease strain on local fosters as adoption numbers typically crest before fall.

Local Pulse

  • [County Hosts Free Document Shredding Today] Residents can safely dispose of sensitive paperwork from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Road Department facility.

  • [State Transportation Plan Open for Review] Transit officials are inviting public feedback through August 30 on scheduled road and pedestrian projects across the region.

  • [Vine Grove Council Convenes Regular Meeting] Nearby city leaders meet at 6:00 PM at City Hall to discuss regional public works and municipal updates.

Today's Outlook

  • High 82°F · Low 66°F — Mainly clear
    • A mild, clear August afternoon makes for ideal outdoor plans or an evening walk.

What's On Around Town

  • Elizabethtown: Free Paper Shredding Drive Hardin County Road Department (501 Bacon Creek Rd), 1:00–2:00 PM Bring sensitive home documents for fast, confidential destruction.

  • Elizabethtown: City Council Regular Session Elizabethtown City Hall, 4:30 PM Short drive south to hear local policy discussions and public comments.

  • Vine Grove: City Council Meeting Vine Grove City Hall (300 W Main St), 6:00 PM Neighboring council meets for their biweekly session on local governance.

Spotlight & Story

  • Colvin Community Center
    • Named after former Mayor Joe B. Colvin, who led the city through pivotal expansion from 1982 to 1998, this Freedoms Way facility transformed from military support grounds into the municipality's primary recreational hub, hosting generations of youth basketball, senior gatherings, and civic traditions.

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