OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — The solely no-kill animal shelter in Okeechobee County stated it has no selection however to shut its doorways by subsequent week.
Trail of Hope Animal Rescue stated on their Facebook page that the closure was a tough decision and a results of not sufficient volunteers and adoptions.
Founded in 2017, the nonprofit stated a few of its canine have been ready for years to be adopted.
The shelter’s Facebook put up stated they’re working with simply two folks, seven days per week.
The post on social media prompted greater than 200 feedback, with customers posting footage of the furry associates they’ve adopted from the company.
The operators stated they nonetheless “have a lot of dogs” that want properties as quickly as doable.
“We have many available at a discounted adoption fee,” their Facebook put up stated. “All dogs are available for $150.”
Trail of Hope Animal Rescue Facebook Page
They stated that their funding has dried up, they usually haven’t any selection however to shut up on Aug. 19.
The shelter now has lower than two weeks to discover properties for 27 canine.
Diane Thorne, who has been a volunteer for 5 years, stated Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Groves is taking their puppies. However, they nonetheless have at the very least 15 canine in want of a very good house.
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“Everybody’s having a hard time,” Thorne stated. “It makes it tough to get volunteers, tough to get money because in order to run this, we have to have a vet, food. We have to have everything.”
Thorne stated as soon as Trail of Hope shuts down, the closest no-kill shelter will likely be in Martin County.
Okeechobee Animal Control stated it would nonetheless soak up canine from across the county and do what it will probably to undertake them out to properties, however it’s not thought of “no-kill.”
The animal rescue is situated at 1201 US Highway 98 close to Okeechobee. They could be reached at 863-357-1104.