Animal Shelter Faces Crisis in Saving Pets

MARANA, Ariz. — An animal shelter trying to make a difference saving pets from being put down, says they're facing a crisis, and may not be able to survive themselves.

HOPE is an animal sanctuary, and in some cases, the animals stay there for their entire lives. The shelter becomes the only place where they can live, often because of behavioral issues, or bite histories. The executive director and founder, Susan Scherl says she started the non-profit because she wanted to give these animals a second chance.

But between those operational costs, payroll, and the general price of caring for these animals, Scherl says they're running out of money, and might have no choice but to close this spring. She says that would put an end to their mission, and ultimately the animals will suffer. The last time HOPE ran into a funding crisis like this, Scherl sold her home and moved into a small apartment. She used the money from the sale to keep the shelter running. Since she can't do that again, they're back to completely relying on donations.

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