Shelter Shiver: Animal lovers brave chilly Lake Michigan to help raise funds for new rescue facility

The solar might need been out, however the water was nonetheless a chilling 34 levels.

“We have jumped in worst. Our worst 12 months was -18, so this feels good in comparison with that, however the wind is brutal,” stated Kristen Gerali, founding father of Alive Rescue.

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For its thirteenth 12 months, the group “Alive Rescue” hosted its Shelter Shiver.

“I’ve been right here every time, in the identical costume every time,” stated participant Annie Torres.

The aim of the Shelter Shiver is to boost $50,000 to assist in the direction of medical look after animals and a model new shelter.

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“We’re foster home-based in Chicago, after which we’re opening up a 48,000 sq. foot shelter in Salem, Wisconsin, simply over border this summer season,” Gerali stated.

It is all to assist in giving animals a brief residence as they wait for his or her endlessly household.

“If anybody is , please be a part of us subsequent 12 months. There’s nonetheless time to donate to all our pages,” Torres stated.