November 10, 2023 UPDATE: We have to be honest with you. When the weather was ideal in Houston earlier this week and our AC/heating unit went out, we weren’t optimistic. “When the weather is good, who is going to want to donate to a huge repair bill?” we thought.
ORIGINAL PLEA: After years of trucking along and multiple repairs, our heater/AC unit in the lobby of our clinic and boarding facility has finally died. This unit has been in operation since long before we moved into the building in 2014, and it has reached the point where it can no longer be repaired. Unfortunately, it has stopped working right when we're facing unpredictable Houston weather. We really struggled during the cold front that hit last week making this an urgent situation; our lobby area is constantly bustling with staff, fosters, volunteers, and animals coming and going, so maintaining proper heating or cooling in this part of the building is essential for the comfort and safety of everyone involved.
The cost to replace the unit is $8,035. We could use your help to make sure our pets and dedicated team stay warm this winter and cool when the heat hits! Fellow Houstonians know that sometimes both hot and cold can even hit in a single day!
If you are able to donate any amount, we and the animals would be so, so grateful!