Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Ed & Exp Center Inc.

HURRICANE IAN WREAKS HAVOC

On September 28th, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as a powerful Category 4 hurricane. 150 mph winds and rain ravaged the coastline for hours, causing catastrophic destruction to homes, schools, and businesses around the greater Naples community that we call home. 2.5 million Floridians were without power, 2,500 people needed rescue, and more than 100 people lost their lives.

SHY WOLF SANCTUARY RESPONDS

Our staff and volunteers rallied to prepare the sanctuary for the storm and respond to emergency rescue requests. While our property was damaged by downed trees and our water pump went out, we are grateful that the impact of Ian was not worse for us.

(Pictured above, Shy Wolf staff assist in rescuing animals from Pine Island during Hurricane Ian.)

PREPARING FOR THE NEXT STORM

While south Florida is still reeling from Ian, we have our eye on the future, knowing it's not a matter of IF the next storm will hit but WHEN. The most responsible thing we can do right now is to prepare for the next storm - to protect animal and human lives.

To that end, Shy Wolf Sanctuary is raising funds right now to jumpstart the construct of a CAT 5 hurricane shelter on our new 17-acre property as part of our SANCTUARY FOR ALL Campaign. This first-of-its-kind shelter will house all of Shy Wolf residents but also the pets of first responders and the pets of community members forced to evacuate in the face of disaster. The CAT 5 shelter is our first and most urgent priority, and we are looking to the crowd to help us supplement other forms of public and private fundraising.

(Rendering above is conceptual and subject to change.)

The 10,000-square-foot shelter will:

THE TIME IS NOW

We are there for our community carrying out our mission every day, including in the face of overwhelming disaster, but we can't do it alone. As we assess our most urgent needs in the wake of Ian, we need YOU to help us raise $50,000 toward the construction CAT 5 animal shelter.

All gifts of $50+ will be entered to win one of the following:

All gifts of $500+ will be entered to win:

The drawing will take place upon the conclusion of the crowdfunding campaign and winners will be notified by email.

* Travel to and from Naples, FL not included.

SUGGESTED GIVING LEVELS:

* To make a gift over $25,000 and discuss naming opportunities, please contact Deanna Deppen, Executive Director.

WE MUST ACT BEFORE THE NEXT STORM HITS. AND WE NEED YOUR HELP TODAY!