A message from Hannah Arbizanni, Shelter Director:
"Please help us renovate our dog kennels!
Dear Friend and Fellow Dog Lover:
Heartland Animal Shelter’s mission is to find forever-homes for every animal placed in our care. Last year, over 300 dogs found loving new homes through Heartland. For 2007, our goal is to double that number. But, in order to reach our goal, and make sure that every dog has a chance for a new home, we desperately need to improve our main kennel area to update the runs, improve ventilation, lighting, add storage and update the cleaning and washing areas. Our kennels are long over due for renovation and NOW is the time to do it.
Would you kindly support our effort to build a better kennel area and improve our ability to service the dogs in our care?
Having already lost its family, home and familiar routine, when a dog enters a shelter it frequently experiences stress and anxiety. Dogs who suffer from on-going stress quickly become sick. In addition, shy dogs become anxious, reclusive and cower where potential adopters may never see them. Even though we have loving staff and volunteers to care for our canines – this stress takes it toll. Adopters select dogs that are relaxed, playful and affectionate. It is a sad fact that many dogs spend far too long in shelters simply because they are afraid, stressed and their true winsome personality cannot be seen.
A healthy, stress-free dog has a much better chance of finding a loving home.
Our new dog kennels will be more spacious, brighter and better ventilated. It will be better insulated to cut down on the echoes of barking and will be a calmer environment for our dog’s true personalities to shine. Additional natural lighting will be added. A grooming sink, a washing sink, and dishwasher will be included to help maintain proper sanitization. The area will be inviting to both our residents and guests. It will give all our dogs their best chance to shine and be adopted.
We are off to a good start as the labor for the project has been graciously donated. Now, all we need are funds to cover the building materials. Our goal is to raise $16,000.00. Please help us reach our goal and send whatever amount you can.
WE NEED YOUR HELP –please, support our effort to renovate our kennel space to be a new, beautiful, and functional area to show our dogs.
Sincerely,
Hannah Arbizanni
Shelter Director"
