submitted by Dee & Jerry Melargno
Project Summary: Construction of a new Animal Shelter for the Town of Mountainair - a community project initiated and coordinated by Deer Canyon Preserve homeowners.
The idea for this project arose when members of the Deer Canyon Community realized the inadequacy of the present animal shelter and the fact that there is no money in the current or proposed Town budget earmarked to address this need. The existing facility, on town land beside the Rodeo Grounds, consists of 5 small unheated pens with minimal runs. Lack of fencing makes vandalism and harassment of the animals persistent problems.
Our local animals in need deserve better treatment. After discussions with the mayor, Vel Gilley, and town animal control officer, Tanisha Star, a committee of Deer Canyon homeowners was formed. A quote for a 28x 52 steel building with 12 dog pens, a cattery, quarantine room, food storage room, and office space came in at just under $16,000. Even with some donated materials and extensive volunteer labor, costs for site preparation (including bringing electricity to the building), the cement pad, inside finish work, and exterior fencing will probably bring the total cost of the project to $30,000.
We are kicking off fundraising with a "Dog Walk," a walkathon, Sunday, October 19 at 9:00 am, starts at the Preserve Center just inside the north gate to Deer Canyon Preserve will kick off fundraising efforts for the project. The entry fee for walkers is $20.00 and we hope all who sign up for the 5-mile walk on Deer Canyon Preserve roads will solicit donations from among their family and friends so that their efforts will pay off far beyond the entry fee.
Our local animals in need deserve better treatment. After discussions with the mayor, Vel Gilley, and town animal control officer, Tanisha Star, a committee of Deer Canyon homeowners was formed. A quote for a 28x 52 steel building with 12 dog pens, a cattery, quarantine room, food storage room, and office space came in at just under $16,000. Even with some donated materials and extensive volunteer labor, costs for site preparation (including bringing electricity to the building), the cement pad, inside finish work, and exterior fencing will probably bring the total cost of the project to $30,000.
Download entry form to print
http://mountainair-online.net/Events/Walk_for_the_Dogs.html
http://mountainair-online.net/Events/DeerCanyon_DogWalk.doc
http://mountainair-online.net/Events/Walk_for_the_Dogs.html
http://mountainair-online.net/Events/DeerCanyon_DogWalk.doc
For more information email deemel@wildblue.net or call 505-847-0402
5 comments:
Day correction: October 18th is a Saturday, not Sunday.
Bummer that i have prior engagements that morning. Sunday would have been perfect.
Dennis
Dennis -
The DAY is correct. But thanks for the heads up. I've corrected the DATE - and glad to catch it before sending out announcements to print media.
I'll let Dee & Jerry know to expect you. Bring friends & family. Why not bring music instruments and a web cam too?
My turn to issue if not a correction then a reminder - PLEASE put this on the Town Calendar at mountainairnm.gov - and a note on the Animal Control page as well.
Vanessa and all.
I wish you great success in your efforts and I hope the dogs are able to leave their "marks" wherever they wish.
Please keep us updated on the results of this walk and any further progress on the shelter.
Animals, especially dogs, always tend to sooth the savage beast in man. Bless their little tail waggin' bodies.
Good idea. Besides, follow-up should help keep interest going for next fundraiser. I'll ask Jerry & Dee for report and pictures.
Well, it's tuesday as i'm reading this. Does anyone have a time machine so i can make it?
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