A community in Wilmington, Delaware, stepped up and helped a local animal shelter after their building’s heat stopped working on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.
The Humane Animal Partners in Wilmington put out a message on Saturday seeking urgent help for the more than 20 dogs and puppies staying at its facility, writing in part, “Now more than ever, we are in desperate need of towels, blankets, comforters, and sheets to help keep our pups warm!”
The team told NBC10 that their dog adoption room went down to around 40 degrees and they were rotating dogs in and out of small areas with utility heaters. However, people in the community began answering their call for help within minutes and showed up with arms full of donations…