BLAIR, Neb. — After issues with Jordan's Way's founder, the Blair Animal shelter was forced to cancel a fundraiser before it even started.

Jenny Erickson President of the board at Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter posted a video explaining that Kris Rotonda, founder of Jordan's Way allegedly disrespected staff member and volunteers. 

According to Jordan's Way's website, the organization was founded by Kris Rotonda and aims to raise money and awareness for hard-to-adopt shelter animals and groups that support related initiatives. Fundraisers typically feature participation from shelter staff and volunteers who take part in stunts, such as pies in the face, slime, or other challenges, once donation goals are met. These fundraisers have raised around $14 million for shelters and rescues across the country.

Erickson said they had previously agreed to only have 15 volunteers on site since the facility is small, to which Rotonda allegedly said it was not worth his time. 

Among the allegations, Erickson added a shelter video of Rotonda’s interactions with staff members and volunteers at the event.

In the video, staff members told Rotonda the shelter’s general manager was not coming due to health issues.

To which Rotonda responded “I want you to send her a text message and tell her to f*** off.”

The interactions and complaints from board members, volunteers and staff prompted the cancellation of the event. Erickson said they are already working on another event to celebrate the shelter and its members. 

After Erickson's video received thousands of reactions, Rotonda posted a video on Facebook apologizing to the shelter and the general manager.

Days prior, Rotonda held another fundraiser with a Kearney animal shelter where they raised more than $10,000.