GRAFTON- -- Water has been a problem for the past six years at the Taylor County Humane Society. "We definitely have sub-standard conditions without water," said Theresa Bruner, vice president of the humane society.

For six years this humane society has been operating on a day-by-day basis.

Each morning, volunteers bring in gallons from home to bathe and water the animals. They have even been forced to resort to more primitive means.

"We have to actually use the drainage ditch and we have a bucket underneath to catch the water to use to clean the kennels with," said Lori Green, society volunteer.

But lately, harsh winter weather freezes the water before it can be used.

A Flemington fire truck used to deliver some water, but can't make it up the hill in the snow.

To top it off, the Taylor County Commission put in a well but it collapsed.

"We're consumed daily with having to figure out sources of water," said Bruner.

The humane society is 2,000 feet from a city water line. The cost for tapping into it would be $30,000.

Too steep of a bill for the group to foot by itself. That is why they are starting the "wagging for water program"

The program will allow the public to pledge a minimal amount of money to go toward that pipeline. And more importantly, toward a healthier future for the canine companions.

"It'd be such a blessing to have water up here," said Green.

Organizers say if 2,000 people could pledge $15 each, they could purchase the pipeline and more importantly pamper those pups.

To pledge your support contact 265-4215. Or mail your donation to:

"Wagging for Water" Taylor County Humane Society PO Box 4045 Grafton, WV 26354.