Fundraiser Benefits Animal Shelter After Fireworks Incident

NEW LONDON, CT — Local communities have come together to support the local animal shelter after someone detonated illegal fireworks inside the dog kennels earlier this month. A fundraising effort is seeking to install cameras at the New London, Waterford, and East Lyme Animal Shelter.

A GoFundMe page organized by Sharon Kanaby reads:

"Help the Waterford Lions purchase cameras for the safety of the New London, Waterford, & East Lyme Animal Shelter.

"On July 4th, some inconsiderate humans shot fireworks at and into the Animal Shelter, scaring the already frightened dogs that were housed there. The scene was garbage and debris-filled kennels, chunks of firework cardboard littering the roof and grounds surrounding the shelter, and even an area of burned grass where a small fire had begun. Luckily during this incident, none of the animals were harmed, but to ensure the safety of the animals residing within the shelter, The Waterford Lions is working with the ACOs from Waterford / East Lyme & New London to purchase cameras for the building.

"Many of you expressed that you would like to help make this possibility a reality, and we cannot do it without you. Any amount helps; if you cannot donate, please share. Let's work together to protect the animals."

The fundraiser had generated more than $9,000 of its $15,000 goal as of Friday morning.

Go to GoFundMe to donate.

See related: Fireworks Set Off In New London Dog Kennels: Animal Control