Adopt-A-Kennel Program
Have you seen the renovated kennel? In comaprison, it really puts all of the others to shame. Plus, it very green- in an eco-friendly sense! So why aren’t all the kennels done? Well, we need some money! Of course, when don’t we need money, right?
This project is really important for a lot of reasons, here are my favorites:
It brightens the atmosphere for both pups and visitors.
It is a safer kennel- no germs, microbes, macrobes, nada.
It helps keep the heat and cold in with the new thermal flaps.
It helps our community to come together to do something great.
So what do we need? $500 per kennel. Does that sound like a lot? We need paint, sealer, windows, frames, new doors, thermal flaps, etc. But yes, if there is any left-over, there is a specific fund it goes to.
What? Oh, only the best pressure wash system around! Yes, a faster more efficient way for the staff to do their jobs in less than half the time it takes them to clean a kennel now. And without the risk of any contamination whatsoever. Plus, we’re saving money too- the resources needed to use the system are cheaper and better than the ones we’re using now. Finally, 2 words- lemon scented. No more smelly fumes of bleach and cement, soon, with the sponsorships, we’ll have lemon fresh kennels.
If that’s not enough to fork over some cash, call me- we’ll do lunch and a tour!
Jessica said,
May 14, 2008 @ 8:09 pm
In talking to the Fundraising Group, they may increase the amount of the donation for the Kennels from $500 to $750. We’re waiting to get more information but please keep spreading the word and inviting people to come see the new project!!
Ursula said,
May 16, 2008 @ 2:25 am
Is there anything in the works for the cat kennels? I’m not sure what the latest technology is for keeping cats safe from germs, but I have visited shelters where people sponsor an existing kennel for $50-$100 and they get a mention right on the kennel. I always thought that was a good idea, since it keeps the focus on the space where the animals are kept and the need for improvement, rather than the individual cat or dog or critter who spends a hopefully transitional period of time at the shelter.
bellamotives said,
May 16, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
Ursula,
That’s a really great question! Let’s not forget our feline friends. I guess it must have slipped my mind because the Cat House itself has been renovated- but you’re right, the cages themselves have not been.
Let me look into it and I will certainly get back you. Do you know of anywhere in particular that they may be using a different system than we have?
Ursula said,
May 29, 2008 @ 11:42 pm
I adopted two of my cats from Lancaster Humane League when I was living in Philadelphia. Their kennels were similar to what we have, but as a fund raising effort they had sponsors for each kennel. As far as state of the art cat housing goes, I guess it would look similar to what they have at PetSmart…. a glass front without bars for visitors and not much handling and moving cats around while taking care of them. I recently came across a shelter care website from a university specializing in veterinary programs. I’ll see if I can find the link and send it to you.