HAYTI, MO (KAIT) - When the Caruthersville Humane Society had to cut ties with the city there was a chance that the Humane Society would no longer exist.
"It was really not our choice," said Caruthersville Humane Society President Karol Wilcox.
However, after a few months there was a glimpse of hope.
"Luckily, a person donated this building to us and we started it off and here we are today," Wilcox said.
It's been a long journey the Humane Society but things are certainly coming together.
"It's been a labor of love from a lot of people and we have not had to pay for labor. We had all volunteer labor so we've only had to buy supplies," Wilcox said.
Although, they technically are not an operating facility just yet, they have still managed to care for several animals.
"First thing we did was get the room ready for the animals so we could move then here on time." Wilcox said.
They've been taking care of business while building up a new one all at the same time.
"We've also gone out on rescues and city of Hayti officers have cooperated with us in housing rescued animals," Wilcox said.
Her hopes for their future are coming along day by day. They are preparing for a record year and new beginning.
"We can house more than we could in Caruthersville. We are no kill, we've moved to completely no kill, which is something we couldn't do when we were partnering up with the city. We hope to just rescue a number of animals this year." Wilcox said.
The Humane Society will begin operations by the end of March.
To help make a successful grand opening, here is list of items you can donate.
Bleach
Laundry Soap
Dryer Sheets
Concentrated Lysol
Blankets
Towels
Dryer
Dog Toys
Cat Toys
Dog/Puppy Wet Food
Cat/Kitten Wet Food
Metal Food Bowls
Blue Dawn Dishwashing Liquid
Leashes
Collars (all sizes)
Cash Donations
Printer
Camera
Surveillance System
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