A tree outside this animal shelter in Huntington was felled by lightning last Wednesday. The shelter's cattery building lost its central air conditioning unit as a result. Some 300 cats remain in the building, with donated portable AC units set up throughout until the main unit is repaired. The shelter hopes to raise more money for other needed repairs.


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