LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Several dogs rescued during a Louisville drug raid this week are getting proper care — warm baths, medical treatment and plenty of affection from shelter staff and volunteers.

At Louisville Metro Animal Services, volunteer Molly Velander gave one of the rescues, nicknamed Scrappy Pappy, a much-needed bath.

"We just met like 20 minutes ago and now we're taking a bath together," Velander said as the dog shook water onto her. "A lot of people are like 'ahh! It's kind of gross.' Nah. I like it. It's fun."

Two other rescues, Zee and Zion, soaked up the sun before their baths. Shelter spokeswoman Stephanie Jackson said Zee is slowly gaining confidence after the trauma.

"She's so nice. And she's coming out of her shell," Jackson said. "The first day, when I went to go get he

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