Give a Sit for Alpine Shelter Pets

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Subject: Support for Animal Services & Shelter Pets in Alpine

To [Title & Name],

I am writing because I want the Alpine Animal Shelter to be a clean, accessible place of hope for pets in need of safety, medical care, and a path to a new home.

The shelter’s relationship with OTAT-West Texas (and others) has proven that money and effort can make our community home to a no-kill shelter, making a municipal support a no-risk  investment to sustain this achievement. Our community and rescue organizations will continue to support the rescue of pets, but cannot do it without additional support from the city.  

Right now, our shelter operates with limited resources while relying heavily on volunteers, donations, and rescue organizations to help fill major gaps in care, supplies, transport, and medical support. Community partnerships are valuable, but they should complement, not replace, sustainable, city-funded shelter operations.

I am asking city leadership to prioritize resources for local animal shelter services and ensure that our shelter has, at minimum:

• Scheduled and publicly accessible hours of operation  

• An online presence that supports pet reunification and adoption visibility  

• Adequate staffing to care for pets and maintain clean, safe facilities  

• Consistent access to appropriate cleaning and sanitation supplies  

• Core vaccines administered upon intake  

• Dedicated funding for basic veterinary care  

These are not luxuries. They are foundational standards for humane animal care and an important service for our community. As a resident and taxpayer, I am asking the City Council to treat animal services as essential community infrastructure and commit to continued investment in shelter operations, staffing, medical care, and long-term sustainability.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[City, State, Zip & County]