The Pratt Humane Society is in desperate need of help. Without it they don't know if they can stay open and help the animals.

For animals in need of a home, the shelter is a lifeline. Many dogs there have been abused or abandoned.

"If we close down, absolutely it would be terrible because there would be nowhere for someone to take an unwanted animal," said the Pratt Area Humane Society Board President Pam Howell.

Without more money, closing down is a very real possibility. The society took out a loan to pay for the building. They owe $14,000 by October 18th. Their boiler is now broken and without it there's no heat. The replacement cost is $6,300.

"We're pretty desperate. It's a crisis situation," said Howell.

Now they are pleading with the public for help. If they are forced to close, the animals already there would go to other shelters. But for those who still need help, it could be devastating.

"If animal control did pick up an animal, it would just be euthanized after the three day hold so there would be no adoptions. If you're out of town for those three days, tough luck," said Howell. "We're working hard trying to do good things but we can't do it without their support," said Howell.

To help the shelter, you can send money to the Pratt Area Humane Society, 10233 Bluestem Blvd., Pratt, KS, 67124. Or go to their website by clicking on the link below this article.