Centex Humane Society in Killeen, Texas, to Rebuild After Fire Killed More
Than 100 Animals
DENVER, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After a devastating fire at Centex
Humane Society's Second Chance Animal Shelter in Killeen, Texas, the American
Humane Association is helping to provide care for the surviving animals by
providing them with an emergency $1,000 grant from its Animal Protection
Division. The fire has drawn much community support and many volunteers, but
the shelter's main need at the moment is money.
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The fire began Sunday morning and is believed to be electrical, in nature,
possibly originating from an appliance in the kitchen of the Second Chance
Animal Shelter. None of the animals were burned but one third of the shelter's
population died from smoke inhalation. Twelve animals that survived the blaze
had to be euthanized because of injuries they suffered, something that was
extremely hard for workers and volunteers.
"We are very saddened by this tragedy and hope that our grant will help them
with some of the expenses they face," said Debrah Schnackenberg, vice
president of American Humane's Animal Protection Division. "We know they are
working toward having a sprinkler system installed and we believe that all
shelters should be equipped with a sprinkler system, so tragedies like this
can be avoided."
American Humane is currently seeking additional funds to be able to provide
grants; grants are available based on resources and the generosity of the
organization's donors. Learn more about how to donate online at
www.americanhumane.org/donate.
About American Humane
Founded in 1877, the American Humane Association is the only national
organization dedicated to protecting both children and animals. Through a
network of child and animal protection agencies and individuals, American
Humane develops policies, legislation, curricula and training programs to
protect children and animals from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The
nonprofit organization, headquartered in Denver, raises awareness about The
Link(R) between violence to people and violence to animals, as well as the
benefits derived from the human-animal bond. American Humane's office in Los
Angeles is the authority behind the "No Animals Were Harmed"(R) end-credit
disclaimer on film and TV productions, and American Humane's office in
Washington, D.C., is an advocate for child and animal protection at the
federal and state levels. The American Humane(R) Certified farm animal program
is the nation's original independent certification and labeling program for
humanely raised food. American Humane meets the strong, comprehensive
standards of the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance, has been
awarded the Independent Charities of America's "Best in America" Seal of
Approval, has met the stringent standards for financial efficiency and
accountability required by the American Institute of Philanthropy to qualify
as a Top-Rated Charity, and has received a 3-star rating from Charity
Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator. Visit
www.americanhumane.org to learn more.
SOURCE American Humane Association
Heather Black of the American Humane Association, +1-720-873-6771,
heatherb@americanhumane.org
