14/05/2026
Good evening, friends. If you subscribe to our email newsletter, you've likely already seen this message. We're sharing this on our social media pages for those of you who support our work, but may not receive our email updates. Thank you for reading.
Dear Friends of BDR,
This one hurts.
Our water crisis has been worse than ever this year--never have we needed to begin hauling water daily, so early in the season. Since April, we've consistently needed one water delivery per day. We're more grateful than ever for the two large water cisterns we installed a few years back...they are saving us.
P**a, our delivery man, has made BDR his first stop each day, seeing to it that our dogs have all the cool water they need to stay comfortable in the desert heat. His truck has a 20,000 liter capacity--larger than any of the other delivery services in town, and the only service who can fill both of our cisterns in one trip.
But yesterday, P**a delivered more than just water...he delivered a message that's left us broken hearted, and worried. The City has discontinued access to his usual water source, leaving him no choice but to find an alternative supply, at a much higher price--65% more, to be exact.
For the last two years, the cost of one daily truckload of water has cost $117. Without notice, that price has now jumped to $193. P**a is working diligently with the City to resolve the issue and is hopeful he'll reach an agreement with them. But until that happens, Barb's Dog Rescue has an urgent need to raise funds to help cover this sudden increase. Water is critical to our operation, and we have an emergency on our hands. The hot desert sand needs moisture to keep heat sensitive paws cool. Soaking pools are critical. Laundry needs to be done. Hot, thirsty dogs need a constant supply of cool, fresh water.
This email is being sent those who subscribe to our newsletter--about 9,000 of you. We make every effort not to inundate your inbox with too many emails, and we try to keep our communication positive, sharing stories and updates to make you smile. This time the tone is different, but it is necessary. If everyone seeing this message could give just a small amount, it will help us get through this trying time. Please if you're able, consider making a donation toward BDR's fight to keep fresh water flowing.
Use this link, created especially for our water expenses, to make a tax deductible donation: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/B2FP0RO-mjm3eav8-U7X9A
