When it comes to helping animals one local woman says she's always willing to do everything she can.

We learned more about Tracy Moser In this week's Hometown Hero.

Tracy Moser says her love for animals is indescribable.

She's the founder of RePets an animal rescue shelter that aids the humane society even though it looks like a regular pet store.

"We surf the petfinder, and we're looking for animals that need us the most," said Moser. "Like, for instance, Miss Rose who's a puppy mill dog and needs lots and lots of surgery and love, and she deserves a chance."

Moser says all of the animals come from other shelters or are rescued after hoarding situations like the one in Adair County a few weeks ago.

RePets still has 9 dogs from there they are trying to nurse back to health.

"We took in as many as we could," said Moser. "It's stressful. It's exhausting. It seems like we're tired a lot, but it's worth it because whenever one is walking out the door and all you're seeing is a wagging little tail on a brand new leash you're thinking, that dog's happy."

Moser says she believes rescue shelters would not be necessary if everyone would spay or neuter their pets and take responsibility for them.

"This is not my problem," said Moser. "It's not your problem. It's not Bowling Green's problem. This is our problem because we're the ones that domesticated these animals, and we're the ones that have done this to them. The people that love them and have passion for them have got to step up and help them because if we don't, who will?"

Her workday often feels like it's 24-hours, but she says she has to keep going.

"No matter how bad of a day you're having, you can't look at a dog's face and not smile," said Moser. "No matter how bad of day, she just kind of looks at you like, 'What's going on?' You just can't have a bad day, so I feel like I owe it to them because they've been there for me my whole life. The least I can do is when a human does something to them, I can turn around and make it right."

We honor Tracy Moser as this week's Hometown Hero.

If you would like more information on RePets or would like to volunteer, please click here.