09/03/2026
Finding Hope in the Smallest Lives
When the tornado swept through our community, so much changed in an instant. Homes were lost, neighborhoods were devastated, and the places we knew and loved looked completely different.
But in the midst of the destruction, something else happened: people stepped up to help one anotherand to help the animals who were suddenly displaced and in need.
In the days following the tornado, Heckrodt had a unique opportunity to give back to the community that has supported us for so many years. What began as a place to help people soon became part of an unexpected wildlife rescue effort.
This is the story of those days through our eyes and a reminder that even during the darkest moments, hope can sometimes be found in the smallest lives.
Read our story, Finding Hope in the Smallest Lives:
When the tornado struck our community in July 2026, everything changed in an instant. People lost their homes. Neighborhoods were devastated. Parks,
