We need help. We never expected this would be easy, but it has been ridiculously hard. Our entire team has experienced a lot of personal hardship this year (death, divorce, hospitalizations, homelessness and more). Start-up cost were a lot more than we anticipated. Endless emergencies held us back from growing as quickly as we had hoped. Our start-up money has run out and we are teetering on the edge of break even, week by week. I (Libby) didn't take a single paycheck since October 2022. I'm at my capacity, and running only on passion and determination.

Will you please help? Our rent is $6,000 due on October 1st and we have a $1,200 outstanding electric bill (on top of other things). It's a lot to ask, but you have told us before that if we need anything to just ask. So here we are, humbly asking. Here are ways you can help:

1. Donate and Share our GoFundMe. All proceeds will go to essential functions at Superhero Dog, prioritizing payroll, rent and utilities

2. Pay outstanding bills If you're on a payment plan and can afford to make an extra payment, it would help us so much

3. Buy a gift certificate Holidays are coming! Know a dog who needs us? You can also buy a gift card for yourself and use for future services

4. Come to Day School or book Lodging If you haven't visited yet, you're missing out! Our gates are open 7-9am and 5-7pm 365 days a year, feel free to come by for a tour. Sign up for Unlimited Day School for only $550/month.

5. Write us a review Google is #1 but anywhere that gets our name out is appreciated: Yelp, Reddit, Facebook, Nextdoor, etc

6. Tag, comment, share Social media is an all-powerful beast. Tag @superherodogacademy in all of your cute pictures of your Superhero Dog, share our posts, comment and like!

7. Check out our Amazon Wish List Help us continue to provide enrichment like treats, toys and chews. We have requested some basic supplies, too. We would also gratefully accept Smith's gift cards, since we buy groceries for our staff to keep them going for their 12 hour shifts.

8. Thoughts and prayers I'll refrain from a political joke, but if all you have to share right now is well-wishes and support, it is greatly appreciated