HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The director of Warrick County Animal Control addresses recent social media backlash over a "kill list."

Brandon Russell released a letter on Friday, saying the shelter is not a "no-kill" facility and must sometimes make difficult decisions to prevent animal suffering.

He went on to stress the importance of finding homes for animals due to ongoing issues such as abandonment and neglect.

Russell encourages the community to stay involved through fostering, sponsoring, donating, or volunteering.

Read the full letter below:

Dear community members and partners,

First and foremost, I would like to thank and show my deepest appreciation to all the nonprofits and adopters that we have had come and rehome animals from our well over capacity shelter over the past coupl

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