Living Love needs some love
Living Love Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is in desperate need of a new lawnmower to maintain its 9-acre property just outside of Marble Falls. Courtesy photo
Living Love Animal Rescue and Sanctuary has had a string of bad luck and is in need of community support. The nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter cares for nearly 200 cats and dogs taken in from the Highland Lakes area and is almost entirely dependent on donations.
The facility was hit hard by the Fourth of July weekend flood, with two buildings suffering water damage. Other problems include an air-conditioning system that’s on the fritz and a broken-down riding lawn mower.
“This has just been horrible,” said Living Love Executive Director Jodi Mansell. “The mower, especially, is huge for us.”
The sanctuary sits on 9 acres just outside of Marble Falls. In the tall grass and weeds, its free-roaming shelter cats are at a higher risk of snake bites and flea/tick infestations.
Living Love’s coffers took another hit after it rescued two cats during the flood that needed medical attention. One of the cats was pregnant and gave birth to four kittens while in the shelter’s care.
“Of course, you can’t not take them in,” Mansell said of the felines.
Living Love’s mission is to rescue and care for animals no matter the cost and adoptability.
The flood also ruined hundreds of pounds of food and bedding, but, luckily, much of that was replaced by donations from the Hill Country Humane Society, Ark of Highland Lakes, and generous individuals.
You can also help by donating directly to the shelter, purchasing an item off of its wishlists, sponsoring a cat, or buying a T-shirt on its merchandise page.
Learn more about Living Love Animal Rescue and Sanctuary on its website and by subscribing to its newsletter.