Planned renovations include removing walls to increase available space and to create an area for new cat intake and housing for cats that need to be isolated for various reasons, usually medical. Those include newly arrived animals and those that are more difficult to place, such as animals with special medical needs or behavioral challenges. Most of the animals in Last Hope's care are in foster placements throughout the community, but a small number live at the shelter. They are currently planning a $27,000 improvement to the building's cat area in 2020. A portion of CR Grooming's proceeds goes to Last Hope.Īdoption fees and grants also help with some of the shelter's expenses, which include bigger projects in addition to daily needs. No one draws a salary from Last Hope, she said, but CR Grooming has paid positions, which allows them to have someone at the front desk throughout the day. The donation box contributions primarily come from people stopping into the shelter or CR Grooming, a business Brandley started and runs from the same building at 1823 16th Ave. She's not sure how much was stolen, but said they are diligent about taking the money out of the donation box weekly. The shelter, which has been operating for 15 years, relies on donations, with spending last year of around $250,000, said Executive Director Sonia Brandley. 'They brought the Christmas spirit back to Last Hope.” 'We had an open house immediately after the theft, and the number of people who came in and brought in one can of cat food or one roll of paper towels was just amazing it was so heartwarming,” Rushton said. That happens every holiday season, Rushton said, but this year it was taken to a new level. People filled the space under the Christmas tree in the lobby with donated food, toys and other items on the shelter's wish list. It was a great thing to have everybody rally and come together.” We have more than covered what was stolen. 'The donations that have come in have been wonderful. 'It's been honestly overwhelming and humbling and amazing, all kind of wrapped into one,” Rushton said. Other businesses called and said their employees wanted to make a year-end donation to the shelter, and still others said they wanted to donate anonymously. Lefty's Tattoo donated $3,371 from 94 tattoos, Thew Brewing held a yoga fundraiser, Raygun made a T-shirt and Fong's Pizza, Big Grove Brewery and Don Hummer Trucking raised money. A fundraiser attached to the shelter's Facebook post about the theft has raised more than $11,500, and additional donations have poured in from individuals and area businesses alike.
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