Hello,
My name is Scarlett Hancock, and I serve as the Animal Control Officer for the City of Electra, Texas. I have held this position since December 2024. Since I started, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges our animals face due to our current inadequate facility.
At present, we only have five outdoor kennels located near a sewage plant. In the summer, temperatures inside these kennels often exceed 100 degrees, while in the winter the animals are left exposed to freezing conditions. Unfortunately, our small community does not have the budget to build the proper facility our animals so desperately need.
The City of Electra has already acquired property and purchased a building for this purpose, but significant funding is still required to lay the foundation and make the building suitable for housing and caring for both dogs and cats. To help move this project forward, we are hosting a fundraiser on September 6, 2025, with the goal of raising $50,000 toward construction costs.
I am reaching out to kindly request any information or guidance you may be able to provide regarding grants or funding opportunities that could support this project. Your assistance would be instrumental in improving the welfare of animals in our community and ensuring they receive the care and shelter they deserve.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
#DisasterRelief------------------------------
Scarlett Hancock
Animal Control Officer
Electra Animal Control
TX
------------------------------