How The Permian Basin Can Help Keep A Local Rescue Open
The holidays are upon us and everyone is buying gifts and Christmas decorations. This time of year brings joy for others but also leaves some furry lives not knowing how they will survive.
The Permian Basin has a troublesome problem with pet dumping and strays. The Humane Society of Odessa has been such a huge factor in saving the lives of many fur babies that humans have let down, but now they are at risk of shutting down, leaving hundreds of pets' lives in the air.
The Humane Society of Odessa recently said it could close its doors in 9-10 months if there is no increase in donations. They are a nonprofit, no-kill rescue and adoption center that runs only on donations and adoption fees. Recently, funding has slowed so much that they’re worried that within a year, they’ll have to shut down.
ABOUT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF ODESSA
Did you know that the Humane Society of Odessa does not get any funding from the state or local government? Everything is raised by the rescue or donated. They first started in a small building on West County Road in Odessa in 1994 and now is the largest no-kill shelter in the Permian Basin. The Humane Society of Odessa also gives the public access to low-cost vaccines and immunizations.
HOW TO DONATE
Donating has become so much easier now with all the mobile payment apps. No need to get in this cold (even though it lasts a day). The Humane Society of Odessa takes donations from PayPal, Venmo, and GoFundMe. To donate just click on this link. Don't think you have to spend a fortune, every dollar counts!
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