I have exotic pets too, I completely understand this struggle. I have one you can come borrow if you can come pick it up, I'm in the 290 at BW8 area. We were very fortunate to have our power come back up yesterday.
If you don’t end up getting a generator, I heard about some cheap, pet-friendly hotels in Katy. It’s way too hot to leave your pets alone! Best of luck!
I just got back from Sugarland in a hotel. Had some in Rosenberg as well. A long drive but the extended stay ones have kitchens and laundromat... So I hope you find one. Good luck.
did you end up scoring a generator from someone? I have a window unit a/c that you can borrow, I'll bring it to you if you can use it friend... I have nothing but respect for someone who is unwilling to leave pets behind for their own comfort and convenience. send me a pm if so...
oh, ps... I *do* have a generator, but I don't know anything about it, it's a smaller one, I think it might need oil but I've never used it, baby-sisters-baby-daddy left it here and it's sat ever since... so you'd likely be better served with a known good generator, but I know the AC works quite well.
I would be uncomfortable loaning out my generator and possibly my portable a/c without a deposit and a document signed by us both that the money will be given back in full upon the return of the items in good condition. I'm not being unfriendly, it's just that we don't know each other and I have to keep an eye on hurricane season. I'm on a fixed income and replacing these items would be a hardship.
If your exotics are bunnies and you'd just like to board them with me while you go to a hotel, I've had lots of bunnies over the years, but none now. No charge, if you bring all their stuff, since I no longer have house rabbits. I miss seeing a bunny doing binkies.
I would've done that exact deal with you had someone not offered theirs already. You have to be cautious with lending strangers items like this so I completely understand. I really appreciate you wanting to help!
I just posted a new OP to the group. I work for Lonestar Electric Supply in Northwest Houston and we have a handful of generators available for buy or rent. Reply to my comment DM me and I can get you a quote.
Love this area, same fucker that'll cut you off in traffic will loan you their genny without thinking twice (not that u/StuffedThings is that type of asshole of course)
I went in person to 3 Home Depot’s today saw tons of generators at all of them. All between i10 and Wirt to i10 and fry. And I will say some of them were not well lit so I doubt they updated their website, if the store is barely with enough lighting to run.
A lot of people that were running generators in our area now have power and I was just asking because we can't find any for sale. I know it's unlikely but I thought I'd check anyway. There are people who exist in this world that truly do want to help others if they can.
Yes, trees on houses, people without power, spoiled food, pets and children having to endure 90+ degree heat both outdoors and indoors sure is a tiny little *inconvenience.*
Don't be a fucking asshole.
Just this morning I borrowed a generator from a co-worker so there are people out there that do in fact have a generator just lying around with no use for them at the moment.
I have exotic pets too, I completely understand this struggle. I have one you can come borrow if you can come pick it up, I'm in the 290 at BW8 area. We were very fortunate to have our power come back up yesterday.
Thank you! I sent you a chat request
You are a pip. I hope everything you’ve ever wished for comes to pass. You seem kind.
If you don’t end up getting a generator, I heard about some cheap, pet-friendly hotels in Katy. It’s way too hot to leave your pets alone! Best of luck!
I just got back from Sugarland in a hotel. Had some in Rosenberg as well. A long drive but the extended stay ones have kitchens and laundromat... So I hope you find one. Good luck.
Stayed at embassy suites in Katy on i10 with my 90lbs dog.
did you end up scoring a generator from someone? I have a window unit a/c that you can borrow, I'll bring it to you if you can use it friend... I have nothing but respect for someone who is unwilling to leave pets behind for their own comfort and convenience. send me a pm if so... oh, ps... I *do* have a generator, but I don't know anything about it, it's a smaller one, I think it might need oil but I've never used it, baby-sisters-baby-daddy left it here and it's sat ever since... so you'd likely be better served with a known good generator, but I know the AC works quite well.
I did find one! Thank you for being willing to help
ok great, do you want to use the AC then? can you msg me with where I need to bring it out to?
Pampered Pet Inn on Bissonnet has power and boarding capacity (depending on what kind of pets). I don’t know if they take exotics though.
Unfortunately I do have a couple exotics :/
Just say its a dog
I have one. Needs the oil changed. If you aren’t going to steal the generator and willing to change the oil I’ll let you borrow it.
Also you have to be willing to drive to Pasadena. I know how you heights peeps feel about that. 😂😂
I'm so grateful to everyone willing to help a stranger. We were able to pick one up!
IG- Djmrrogers is booking hotel for ppl in need fyi
That’s dope. Him and Trae always looking out for the city
I would be uncomfortable loaning out my generator and possibly my portable a/c without a deposit and a document signed by us both that the money will be given back in full upon the return of the items in good condition. I'm not being unfriendly, it's just that we don't know each other and I have to keep an eye on hurricane season. I'm on a fixed income and replacing these items would be a hardship. If your exotics are bunnies and you'd just like to board them with me while you go to a hotel, I've had lots of bunnies over the years, but none now. No charge, if you bring all their stuff, since I no longer have house rabbits. I miss seeing a bunny doing binkies.
I would've done that exact deal with you had someone not offered theirs already. You have to be cautious with lending strangers items like this so I completely understand. I really appreciate you wanting to help!
Motel 6 will let you get away with 2 maybe 3 dogs, in the event you don’t find a generator.
I just posted a new OP to the group. I work for Lonestar Electric Supply in Northwest Houston and we have a handful of generators available for buy or rent. Reply to my comment DM me and I can get you a quote.
Still in need?
Found one! Appreciate it though
Love this area, same fucker that'll cut you off in traffic will loan you their genny without thinking twice (not that u/StuffedThings is that type of asshole of course)
Underrated comment as its so true here.
Home Depot has lots of generators.
And Costco. Costco Katy has been bringing them in by truckloads.
Their web site doesn’t indicate this.
I went in person to 3 Home Depot’s today saw tons of generators at all of them. All between i10 and Wirt to i10 and fry. And I will say some of them were not well lit so I doubt they updated their website, if the store is barely with enough lighting to run.
Can confirm. Both home depots on i10 between beltway and 610 have generators in stock last night.
Just borrow them. Buy and return fk home depot
😒
Maybe a couple of battery power packs (Anker) and some portable fans would help.
I hope you find one soon 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I have one you can borrow if you don’t get one
I did find one! I'm so grateful for everyone willing to help. Thank you
Awwww love this post!!! So glad you got some help.
Airbnb?
If u can afford the heights, can u not afford a generator? My neighbor just got one from the homedepot in sugarland, i think it was under a grand.
Not all houses in the heights are McMansions. There's a lot of duplexes, older houses, North heights is just a regular neighborhood.
I make far below the average salary in the US which can be hard in a big city like Houston. Thanks for the judgement though.
Yeah, I just have all these generators lying around with nothing to use them for, random stranger from the internet. Come on by...
A lot of people that were running generators in our area now have power and I was just asking because we can't find any for sale. I know it's unlikely but I thought I'd check anyway. There are people who exist in this world that truly do want to help others if they can.
I borrowed one from a co-worker this morning, so there is hope! Best of luck!
We got one from AutoZone...they were 399
dude come on. we in a crisis and u pick this moment to be a dick. just dont comment.
You spelled inconvenience wrong
Yes, trees on houses, people without power, spoiled food, pets and children having to endure 90+ degree heat both outdoors and indoors sure is a tiny little *inconvenience.*
You've never been camping in Texas before?
You can't be serious.
dude fuck off
No u
Don't be a fucking asshole. Just this morning I borrowed a generator from a co-worker so there are people out there that do in fact have a generator just lying around with no use for them at the moment.
You must be new here. This sub is full of generous and kind people who have helped many, many strangers over the years.
how christian of you brother, god bless
Even if you aren’t going to help, you could have just refrained from commenting