Most animal lovers agree that in a perfect world, there would be no kill shelters and safe homes for every dog, cat, hamster, and other cutie that needed one.
But it's not a perfect world and between tight budgets and the sheer number of animals in need, shelters often struggle to do what's best for our furry friends. But staff and volunteers keep doing what they can out of sheer love.
So it is always sad to see posts like the one Muncie Animal Care & Services in Indiana needed to share on July 4.
Alongside a photo of their nearly empty store room, they explained that they were down to fewer than three bags of food to feed the more than 300 cats currently in their care.
After hearing about their plea, the Muncie Police Department offered to not just help them get the word out more, but also to create a special incentive for people who might not be inclined to donate.
Tickets paid the old fashioned way would also be donated to the shelter for the purchase of more supplies.
By the end of the week, that empty storeroom was packed to the ceiling and in need of a good organization system.
Many of the donations came from innocent residents who simply hadn't come across the shelter's plea on social media.
It was so successful that the police department hinted that they're considering other causes that could benefit from this sort of limited-time donation incentive.
It's a great idea and I'm so happy all those kitties will have what they need to thrive until homes are found for them.
