My name is Samantha and in August 2023 my family purchased 3 acres of unrestricted land in Splendora TX to build a rescue center on. We have fostered for the nonprofit Lola's Lucky Day since 2015 and have been rescuing animals since 2011. I converted my current home to foster many animals but we have since outgrown this space and want to build something BIGGER!

Our plans are to constructed a 1,200 sq ft rescue kennel (barndominium style) that will be outfitted with at least 14 walk in kennels. This building will have it's own private play yard that is 1,500 sq ft for the pups to run and play. Additionally we will hope to be the recipient of a shipping container style kennel that has 6 indoor/outdoor runs.

With this space we can help an estimated 350 animals a year. We will still be partnered with other local nonprofits to facilitate the adoption of the lucky pups staying with us.

In addition to fostering animals we hope to create a program called Herbie's House in honor or Herbie and his owner. This program would support our veterans who want to enter PTSD rehabilitation but have no where for their pet to go during this time. We would offer FREE emergency boarding in order for them to keep their pet and get the help they need. We are inspired to do this work in honor of Herbie who stayed with our family for 6 months while his best friend and veteran attended the CAMP HOPE PTSD rehabilitation program.

We have so many great things planned for this property and we are excited to get started on our construction. Once we hit our fundraising goal we can get this project started. I know this is a heft goal but we have a huge family of friends and supporters that believe in this mission!

100% of these funds will be used for the construction of our kennel facility