VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) — Heroes Everywhere Animal Rescue, based in Ville Platte, is asking for the community’s support in helping their dogs have a special day.

HEAR is hosting a “Shower Day” at their shelter located at 1771 Cousins Road, on April 26, from 1-4 p.m.

HEAR says volunteers can bathe dogs, play with them, clean their kennels and do anything else to brighten the dogs’ (And the shelter workers’) day.

On the volunteer day, HEAR expects there to be 50-60 dogs at looking to have some fun with volunteers. HEAR says volunteers should wear clothes and shoes that they do not mind getting dirty, and it is recommended for volunteers to bring their own gloves and water. Dinner will be provided by Teet’s after the event ends at 4 p.m. Supply donations are also welcomed.

“We’ve done this once before and had a decent turnout,” said Ville Platte dog trainer Lexi Ardoin. “The shelter is run by two resilient individuals who struggle to get volunteer help.”

HEAR is run by Matthew and Bre Baker, who founded the animal rescue in the summer of 2023 when they took 71 dogs under their wing when another local dog rescue disbanded. Since then, they have been taking in homeless and abandoned dogs, feeding them, getting them proper veterinary care and finding them homes.

“Our rescue, like most in the state, is jam packed and still picking up dumped puppies weekly,” Matt Baker said. “Just this week, we rescued a litter of 9 puppies in Bayou Chicot who are only four weeks old.”

You can RSVP online here if you plan to attend the event.

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