Kearney Area Animal Shelter, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KEARNEY — The Kearney Area Animal Shelter announced that through their fundraiser in partnership with the Jordan’s Way organization had raised $16,459.
Chloe Bales, Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator with the Kearney Area Animal Shelter (KAAS) said Kristopher Rotonda founded Jordan’s Way in 2021 after his best four-legged friend, Jordan, died from cancer in 2018.
Jordan was a shelter dog for three and a half years before Rotonda adopted her.
Rotonda began doing Facebook lives in his Florida hometown, which led to fundraising.
“Jordan’s Way is dedicated to sharing meaningful animal welfare stories that inspire people to adopt. Our efforts are publicized on social media to influence the Clearing of Shelters,” according to their website.
“Through our community outreach and advocacy, we create a buzz around shelters that builds a compassionate community of pet parents willing to provide a permanent home. Any donation made goes directly to funding our next shelter visit or to shelters in need,” per the Jordan’s Way website.
Bales said that Jordan’s Way is doing a national tour, stopping at an animal shelter per state. She said they encouraged residents to nominate the KAAS to be a stop and so many people sent in recommendations that Jordan’s Way contacted them the next day.
A live fundraiser was hosted on June 9 and the final total raised was $16,459.
“Thank you Kris, Mary Lynne, and the Jordan’s Way crew for an event we will cherish forever,” the KAAS announced on social media.
“Every donation made to KAAS truly makes a difference in each and every animal’s life that walks through our doors,” per the shelter’s website.
Bales said that the proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward their general operating budget.
