Large industrial fans were being used Friday to cool off more than 100 orphan dogs and cats at the Animal Welfare League after thieves destroyed the adoption center's main air conditioning units.

After an event Thursday night, the organizers found the AC units damaged on the roof. One unit was completely broken, the other torn apart.

"The wires were cut and the copper piping and coils on the inside were stolen

"We need funds," said Spryka, near tears. "It saddens me because for 35 years we’ve been here to serve the community. Now the funds we receive that could be going directly to the animals will be used elsewhere to stabilize the units."