10/25/2026
Run Around Dog Town family, we could use a little help.
We try not to make posts like this very often, but things are a little tighter financially this month than usual.
As many of you know, Sharon and I fund the majority of Run Around Dog Town's expenses out of our own pockets. We've always done our best to make things work, and we'll continue to do so. But every now and then, the expenses start catching up with us, and this happens to be one of those months.
We haven't really asked for financial help in quite some time, aside from our recent request for rock to help with the flooding and mud around the property. But right now, the rescue as a whole could use a little assistance.
With winter approaching, I've been working on several projects around the property to make sure the dogs and our infrastructure are prepared for what could be a pretty rough winter.
One of those projects is building an insulated, heated enclosure around our outdoor water supply so we can keep water flowing throughout the winter. I've also been working on protecting our outdoor electrical systems, especially now that we've started installing heaters in some of the dog houses. We're still trying to get additional rock brought in to help with drainage, flooding, and the mud that becomes such a problem around here.
These aren't luxury projects. They're things we need to do to keep the rescue functioning safely through the winter.
And then there are the everyday expenses.
We're currently going through approximately 50 pounds of dog food every single day. That's one 50-pound bag, every day, just to keep everyone fed.
On top of that, we've been doing quite a bit of driving back and forth helping people in our surrounding communities get their animals to and from spay and neuter appointments, coordinating transfers, and getting puppies vaccinated and ready to move on to their next destinations.
All of that takes time, fuel, supplies, and money. And this month, it's starting to stretch us pretty thin.
We're not in a crisis, and I don't want to make it sound like we are. The dogs are being cared for, they're being fed, and we're still doing what we do. But we're getting to the point where a little extra help would make a tremendous difference.
I also know that times are tough for just about everybody right now. That's one of the reasons we don't like asking. We know everyone has their own bills, responsibilities, and struggles.
But if you're willing and able to help, whether it's a donation toward food, supplies, fuel, or any of the winter preparation projects, Sharon and I would be incredibly grateful.
No amount is too small, and even sharing this post helps us reach people who might be in a position to lend a hand.
We've put a lot of ourselves into Run Around Dog Town, and we're proud of what we've been able to accomplish, not just for the dogs on our property, but for the animals and families throughout our surrounding communities.
We're going to keep doing this work for as long as we're able. Sometimes, though, even the people doing the rescuing need a little help.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us, donated, volunteered, transported, adopted, or simply encouraged us along the way. You really do make a difference.
Chris and Sharon Williams
Run Around Dog Town
Costilla, New Mexico
