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Spring Hill Today
By the People, for the People
Spring Hill Sanctuary Survives Severe Storm, Seeks Community Support
Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary faces damage but no loss of animal life after powerful weather system hits.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:51am
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The resilience of a community-supported animal sanctuary is tested by the raw power of nature.Spring Hill TodayThe Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary in Spring Hill, Kansas narrowly avoided disaster when a severe storm system ripped through the property on Monday evening, toppling a power pole, damaging fencing, and knocking out electricity. Founder Jen Dulski quickly mobilized the community to find temporary foster homes for the sanctuary's 19 dogs as temperatures climbed, and crews worked to restore power and assess the extent of the damage. Despite the significant structural impact, Dulski expressed deep gratitude that all the animals survived the close call.
Why it matters
The Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary is a vital resource for the Spring Hill community, operating under a no-kill, no-kennel philosophy to provide a home-like environment for abused, sick, senior, and abandoned animals awaiting adoption. The sanctuary's ability to continue its mission was threatened by the storm, underscoring the importance of community support and preparedness for extreme weather events.
The details
The storm hit the sanctuary around 7:30 pm on Monday, with a distribution power pole falling in a direction that narrowly missed the barn housing the dogs. Sections of fencing were destroyed, and the property lost power as temperatures climbed. Dulski immediately put out a call for emergency foster homes, and 15 of the 19 dogs were placed with temporary caretakers by Tuesday. The remaining 4 dogs require specialized placement as they are dog-selective or dog-reactive. Evergy utility crews worked into the evening to install a new power pole and restore electricity to the sanctuary.
- The storm hit the sanctuary around 7:30 pm on Monday, April 14, 2026.
- Dulski assessed the damage around 5 am on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
- By Tuesday, 15 of the 19 dogs had been placed in temporary foster homes.
The players
Jen Dulski
The founder of the Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary in Spring Hill, Kansas.
Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary
A no-kill, no-kennel animal sanctuary that provides a home-like environment for abused, sick, senior, and abandoned animals awaiting adoption.
What they’re saying
“'The power line that fell — if it had fallen the other way, it would have taken the lives of some of our dogs. That's one of our greatest fears.'”
— Jen Dulski, Founder, Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary
“'To look around to see the structural damage, but to know and feel in your heart that they're safe — that's the most beautiful part. You just walk around feeling so grateful.'”
— Jen Dulski, Founder, Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary
What’s next
Evergy crews will continue working to fully restore power to the sanctuary, and the sanctuary is running a fundraiser to purchase a permanent generator capable of powering the entire facility during power outages. The sanctuary is also seeking additional temporary foster homes for the remaining 4 dogs that require specialized placement.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the vital role that community-based animal sanctuaries like Always & Furever play in providing safe havens for vulnerable pets, as well as the importance of preparedness and support when extreme weather events threaten their operations. The Spring Hill community's swift response to assist the sanctuary during this crisis demonstrates the power of local collaboration to ensure the wellbeing of all creatures.