Jody Leopold started the bottle drive fundraiser in hopes the SPCA could get its air conditioner fixed. Eli J. Ridder/CHAT News

By Eli J. Ridder

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When Jody Leopold heard dogs, cats and rabbits at the Medicine Hat SPCA were without air conditioning, she wanted to help.

“We all know being in the heat is not a good thing and we don’t even have fur on us,” Leopold said from inside her daughter’s Rebark shop.

After getting approval from the SPCA, Leopold launched a bottle drive fundraiser to get the AC fixed.

The support was instant.

“One car was loaded to the brim,” Leopold said Friday.

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“It was really nice to see the community support come through again.”

Those who wish to help out can drop off their empty bottles anytime before 2 p.m. on Sunday at Rebark, located at 1355 Brier Park Cres. NW.

Leopold expects to know how much money was raised by Monday.