06/16/2026
Who Wants to Go for a Walk?
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For years, this community has stood beside us – supporting our mission with compassion, generosity and hope. As we continue building a more sustainable foundation for the animals in our care, we’re asking you to walk with us into the future.
Thanks to all of you, 2026 is off to a strong start. So far, we've celebrated a record number of adoptions and revamped our volunteer program. We’re launching a community pet food pantry to assist families in need. Local companies will soon be at work, improving our facilities, creating a better, safer environment for the animals, staff, volunteers and visitors.
While we're incredibly proud of the progress we've made, rising costs continue to impact our work. Increases in veterinary care, utilities, fuel, food, and shelter supplies mean that every day operations cost even more than they did just last year. And as demand for our services grows, so does the need for reliable, sustainable support.
When animals arrive at our shelter, they almost always need more than a full belly and a roof over their heads. Quite often they need urgent medical care, patience, comfort, and someone willing to believe in them. Your support helps provide all of that – and second chances that change lives.
With $10 we can feed a dog for a week or a cat for two weeks. $50 provides parasite treatment and food for a new puppy or kitten for two weeks. Your gift of $100 provides the testing, vaccinations and microchip that a dog or cat needs before adoption. $200 provides compassionate bi-weekly skilled care, exercise and enrichment for dogs and cats.
If you're looking to help animals every day, we'd love you to join The Home Team. These MVPs make monthly gifts that keep food bowls full and kennels clean and cozy year- round. Those steady contributions help us plan ahead and make sure we're ready when the next animal needs our help.
Whether you join The Home Team, make a one-time donation or volunteer your time, you're helping build a stronger future for the animals who count on us.
The animals are our why. This community is our how.
Every day, we're reminded that this shelter is so much more than a building. It's a community of compassionate people who believe every animal deserves safety, comfort, and a chance to thrive. Every adoption, every full belly, and every second chance is possible because you choose to stand beside us.
Thank you for sharing in this work of love through every challenge and every success. We hope you'll continue to walk with us into the future.
With gratitude,
Crystal Swann Blackdeer
Executive Director
Every Journey Has a Story
In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing stories of resilience, compassion, and transformation made possible by supporters like you. We invite you to walk alongside us as we celebrate where we've been and where we're headed together. ❤️
