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courtesy of Big Lake Humane Society

Big Lake Humane Society raises funds for a new well

By Mary Ellen Murphy Mar 5, 2025 | 6:03 AM

(Muskegon Township, MI) –  Big Lake Humane Society in Muskegon Township had a disaster on their hands when the animal shelter noticed a leak around a well pump last month and local companies that responded found several other problems. Among them was one pump wasn’t working, the tank was full of dirt and water, and the only pump that was working had a leak “and was on the struggle bus to Failure Town” according to a Facebook post by the Big Lake Humane Society.

Although they have reached their goal they are always in need of monetary donations and cleaning supplies plus food.

The cost estimate for a new well is around 12-thousand-dollars and officials say they won’t have safe water for the animals to drink until it’s replaced. They are also accepting bottled water donations as well.

UPDATE:
We had neighbors pick up empty water jugs to refill, an Active Duty Army Service member brought so many gallons of water, people drove in from Grand Rapids with water, past adopters showed up with water and pups in tow, we received phone calls of support from all over, one gentleman used his CVS points to get bottled water, girl scouts gave out treats, people who has never heard of us until yesterday stopped in, we had offers to do laundry, and we saw so many people online share their words of support, our posts and reach out to their neighbors for empty jugs.
We saw you, and you saw our Furiends in Need and you all stepped up.
To every single person who showed up with water, paper towels, and donated to the well repair fund, we cannot thank you enough.
In less than 60 hours, you all, this Pawmazing community of animal advocates, raised the funds to fix our whole well system.
Work will begin around the 18th of March. Until then we will use all the water donated to keep our cats and dogs safely hydrated.
We are overwhelmed by your support, and we hope your hearts are as full as ours are tonight.
Thank you.

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