Houston Animal Rescue Seeks New Van After Accident Totals Reliable Vehicle

Accident Totals Key Transport Van

• 🚚 A critical van for the Rescued Pets Movement (RPM) was totaled after colliding with a disabled, unlit vehicle on a remote New Mexico freeway.
• 💔 The incident occurred while two drivers were transporting rescued animals back to Houston.
• ⚠️ Fortunately, no animals were on board the van at the time, and no one was in the disabled vehicle.

Impact on Animal Transport Operations

• 🐾 The lost van was the organization's most reliable and largest capacity vehicle, capable of transporting 2,000 cats and dogs annually.
• 😥 RPM emphasizes that all vans in their fleet are essential and used constantly, making the loss a significant setback.

Community Support and Fundraising

• 🙏 The Rescued Pets Movement is deeply grateful for the immediate support from Houstonians.
• 💰 They have launched a fundraising campaign to raise $50,000 to purchase and retrofit a new van.
• ✨ The initial $12,000 raised in the first day demonstrates strong community belief in RPM's mission.
• 💖 This support reinforces the organization's dedication to rescuing and rehoming animals.