I wanted to extend my immense personal gratitude to everyone who helped our shelter over the last 48 hours.
On Friday afternoon, we, like thousands of others in Kansas City, lost power after the huge storm hit our area. With no power or generators, we were without lights to see as the night went on and had no way to keep our pets and people cool in the hot and humid temperatures. With 150 animals in our care, we were in an emergency situation.
As word spread of what was happening, our emergency turned into a huge outpouring of phenomenal community support. Hundreds of people stepped up instantly to help us.
I cannot express how moving it was to see. Huge thanks to my phenomenal team of staff, our volunteers, fosters, our Board of Directors, donors, and all the people who came from far and wide to provide water, ice, coolers, laundry, flashlights, batteries, fans, generators, portable air conditioning units, food, and donations. 
I want to express my appreciation to our brilliant pet partners, Wayside Waifs, Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, Pet Resource Center of Kansas City, and KCK Animal Services, who all quickly stepped up and offered or took in many of our pets. Also, huge thank you to Scott Poore with Mission Driven, Dr. Sadie Scott, Andria Knobbe and KCTV5 News Kansas City for their support and raising awareness. I could not be more thankful to our friends at each of these organizations. Thank YOU all!
It was a hot, humid and crazy 48 hours, and because of everyone who helped, we got through it. We are thrilled that last night, around 6:00pm we finally got our power back.
Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, to every single person who helped us yesterday; we couldn’t have done it without you. You are my HEROES.
Thank YOU,
Tam