On November 19th, 2013, the AWC received two exciting emails that allow our mission to continue. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) awarded two grants to our cause totaling $9916.00. The first $9316.00 was awarded to build a cattery separate from the main building at the AWC Shelter, while the last six hundred of this grant has paid for a three compartment stainless steel sink to be used there as well. These generous grants will directly affect every animal in the shelter.
The AWC Shelter has purchased a Weather King barn to house the new cattery. In addition to new additional cages and cat viewing area, the cattery will provide many other benefits to cats and dogs. The isolation and grooming areas will save lives by allowing us to clean, treat, and cure skin diseases and parasites. By having the cat quarters in a separate building, we can prevent contamination between cats and dogs and provide more comfort to the kitties who will not have to listen to the sometimes loud dog barking. Due to cleaner environment and special viewing area, we can present better presentation for adoptions and happier kitties to adopt. More cages, better adoption area, and less contamination means more lives saved and more happy families with a new pet. The cattery was given an additional bonus when a private donor gave the AWC Shelter and additional $2000 to purchase an even larger 12×16 building! The estimated completion of this project is April 2014.
We have long been working on creating an area to care for the daily maintenance of the shelter. Before the ASPCA grant award, we were using a shallow double kitchen sink for all of our washing needs, which is also housed in the current, tightly cramped cat housing area. Our new deep, commercial grade, stainless steel, three compartment sink arrived just last week. This will save time and allow us to keep animal food dishes and other washing in peak sanitary condition. Needless to say, this will directly affect the quality of life for every animal in the shelter from now until the far future. The staff and volunteers will enjoy several benefits as well!
Thank you ASPCA from all the rescue animals at the AWC Shelter!!!!
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