HOUSTON – For the primary time because it was based 10 years in the past, all six vans utilized by Rescued Pets Movement to avoid wasting lives are all within the store getting repairs.
“Without our vans, we won’t save lives,” stated Shelby Roquemore, Chief Development Officer for Rescued Pets Movement.
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How many lives has RPM saved?
“Over 86,000 thus far and that is been within the final 10 years,” Roquemore stated.
At least 60,000 of these dogs and cats saved got here from BARC.
Twice per week, RPM drives dogs on Tuesday and cats on Thursday to Colorado. Why Colorado?
“The climate is an enormous a part of it,” stated Roquemore. “Up north, dogs and cats can solely have one litter per yr.”
Also, Colorado has strict spay and neuter legal guidelines. Texas does not.
If animals weren’t making the journey to Colorado, they might all be euthanized.
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The variety of miles these vans drive is mind-boggling,
“Last yr, as an illustration, we drove as if we drove the circumference of the Earth 21 occasions,” Roquemore stated.
With the assistance of different rescue teams, the transports continued final week, however have been delayed for days.
“It was laborious to see animals euthanized on the shelter whereas we weren’t transporting animals on the similar time,” she stated.
RPM is a non-profit that depends solely on donations.
An ideal technique to save lives is to donate to assist hold these vans up and working.
If you wish to donate, you possibly can click here, or you possibly can textual content RPM to 53555.
For extra in regards to the service, click here to go to their web site.
