11/17/2025
When we talk about the impact of community support and how it can transform our county shelters, this is exactly what we mean. Wendy is a volunteer at RCDAS (and one of ours for community composting) and she walked in to find that the dryer was not working. That was the problem. A simple but very real barrier to keeping animals clean, comfortable, and healthy.
The County had already contacted the repair company, and anyone who has ever waited on appliance repair knows how unpredictable it can be. So Wendy did what she always seems to do. She immediately shifted into solution mode. She asked herself what would solve this right now and she found it.
She reached out to The Soap Box Laundry Room in Moreno Valley. Many laundromat style businesses will not accept animal laundry at all. But this place is spotless, beautifully maintained, and run with a lot of pride. They keep their washers and dryers clean, they care about their community, and they said yes. They agreed to help keep our shelter animals clean and comfortable. That is real support for animal husbandry, for health, and for basic dignity.
None of these people had to say yes. But they did. They stepped up, they worked together, and they solved a problem out of pure care for the community.
When you invest in your local businesses, you are investing right back into your community. This story is such a perfect example of that. I read this and was honestly touched. Everyone involved should be proud.
