To raise money to build a proper animal shelter with a spay/neuter clinic in Evangeline Parish, Matthew Baker, founder of Heros Everywhere Animal Rescue, has committed to sleeping outside with their 64 rescue dogs. He’s hoping to raise $250,000 to build the facility on land they’ve donated.
“What we’re doing is real and we’re committed to it. We’re not going anywhere, and we need help. We’re super willing to do the work, and whatever else it takes. It’s a community effort and we need people to help us fund this,” said Baker.
You’ve heard the expression when you lay down with the dogs you get fleas, well Baker is hoping to get funds instead. His wife Bre is just as committed to the shelter, but he said she’ll be sleeping indoors taking care of animals that need to be bottle fed.
“So yes, she’s got plenty to do inside. I kind of think this is going to be like a vacation for me. I’m going to lay down on my cot and sleep with the dogs,” said Baker.
All joking aside, the Baker said they are committed to animal rescue and once the facility is constructed, local veterinarians have also offered to volunteer their time to spay and neuter animals.
“We’re hoping that through this we can provide that and start kind of combatting this stray problem from the other side instead of just picking them up,” said Baker.
For more information about the Heroes Everywhere Animal Rescue, how to donate and or adopt visit click here or visit their Facebook Page.
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