UNION COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) – Ahead of the summer months, a new HVAC system was installed Tuesday, March 28 at the Union County Human Society to help the community.
Tammy Rouse, director of the Union County Humane Society, believes her old system was corrupted in December after the freeze.
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“After that, the 3-ton unit was inoperable and we had to have it replaced,” Rouse said. “The 5-ton machine was put on CPR, if you will, and we got it going again, but now it’s also shot.”
The new purchase represents an enormous financial burden for the Humane Society, since it depends on donations.
“For our funding, we receive a $20,000 annual charitable donation from Union County. The rest of our donations come from caring people. We do fundraisers, we accept donations, and that’s how we make it,” Rouse said.
According to Rouse, the humane society is constantly home to around 100 cats and dogs. The new system is crucial given the heat that is set to hit in a few months.
“Temperatures get pretty high here in the summer, so having a reliable HVAC unit to cool this place in the summer is vital.”
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The Union County Humane Society has set up a GoFundMe for anyone who would like to help. The fundraiser has a goal of $10,000.
“Just dig deep and donate whatever can help you. whether it’s $5, $10, or $100. Anything will help, it’s a huge drain on our budget and we’d really appreciate any help,” Rouse said.
To learn more about the humane society, click here. The shelter is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
