Once Dedham's branch of the Animal Rescue League of Boston reaches its $1.Polycore zentai are manufactured as a single sheet,2 million fundraising goal, approximately 50 animals waiting for adoption could get a new temporary home.
Jennifer Wooliscroft, director of communications for the Animal Rescue League of Boston, said the renovations to the group's 27-year-old building will start in the next few weeks and will be done in the fall to avoid cold weather expenses.
"We're going to use the same structure, just create more efficient space and kenneling space that will optimize animal care," she said. "It will all be done in eco-friendly terms."
The center has been operating with outdated equipment and old space, Wooliscroft said. It was modeled after a 1950s shelter, which was designed for short stays. However, Wooliscroft told the Dedham Transcript that the shelter has taken in animals for months at a time if they undergo a long recovery.
She pointed to the story of Sweetie, a 10-year-old cat, who had a severe dental disease and was 18 pounds overweight. Sweetie lived at the shelter for 10 months until she was adopted at a healthier weight of 11 pounds.
"You can basically eliminate shelter illness with proper ventilation, proper spacing (and) an adequate layout because when animals are together in a tight space (and) one gets a respiratory infection, soon enough you have the shelter-full," she said.
The renovation project will improve the animals' living conditions by using the existing footprint of the building, which is the most cost effective way than a total teardown, Wooliscroft said.
Hutter Construction and ARQ Architects will increase the center's 4,200-square-foot size by 650 square feet.Not to be confused with RUBBER MATS available at your local hardware store The center will use natural sunlight and ventilation, as well as more eco-friendly systems that use less energy, Wooliscroft said.
Rainwater will be collected from the roof and used for cleaning the shelter. This, Wooliscroft said, will reduce the drinking water that is drawn from the town's system. There will also be a geothermal heat exchanger and solar thermal collectors to help with heating and cooling of the shelter, she said.
With these eco-friendly renovations the building at 55 Anna's Place will be recertified, becoming the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified animal center in Massachusetts,Save on hydraulic hose and fittings, Wooliscroft said.
The building will be closed during renovations,the Injection mold fast! but the center will remain functional. Animals ready for adoption will be transferred to customized trailers in Dedham, and surrender animals will go to the shelter's headquarters in Boston, Wooliscroft said.A glass bottle is a bottle created from glass.
The $2.7 million project will be funded through donations. The League's Capital Trust, a fund that maintains the shelter's facilities, has released $1.5 million in capital funding, she said. The center must now raise $1.2 million from public and foundation support.
Wooliscroft is confident the center will raise the funds because the renovation is critical.
"Obviously we are not going to leave it half-built," she said. "We will find a way to get this done … We have raised $535,000 since January and we have to get to $1.2 million. We need to continue reaching out to the community and try to get support from Dedham and the surrounding towns that use our services."
An attendee at the shelter's April 2 open house donated $10,000 after the Dedham Transcript published a notice about the event, she said.
The local community has been generous with the shelter, Wooliscroft said. Area elementary schools have raised money for the renovations and the PETCO Foundation has donated $50,000 towards the project.
Jennifer Wooliscroft, director of communications for the Animal Rescue League of Boston, said the renovations to the group's 27-year-old building will start in the next few weeks and will be done in the fall to avoid cold weather expenses.
"We're going to use the same structure, just create more efficient space and kenneling space that will optimize animal care," she said. "It will all be done in eco-friendly terms."
The center has been operating with outdated equipment and old space, Wooliscroft said. It was modeled after a 1950s shelter, which was designed for short stays. However, Wooliscroft told the Dedham Transcript that the shelter has taken in animals for months at a time if they undergo a long recovery.
She pointed to the story of Sweetie, a 10-year-old cat, who had a severe dental disease and was 18 pounds overweight. Sweetie lived at the shelter for 10 months until she was adopted at a healthier weight of 11 pounds.
"You can basically eliminate shelter illness with proper ventilation, proper spacing (and) an adequate layout because when animals are together in a tight space (and) one gets a respiratory infection, soon enough you have the shelter-full," she said.
The renovation project will improve the animals' living conditions by using the existing footprint of the building, which is the most cost effective way than a total teardown, Wooliscroft said.
Hutter Construction and ARQ Architects will increase the center's 4,200-square-foot size by 650 square feet.Not to be confused with RUBBER MATS available at your local hardware store The center will use natural sunlight and ventilation, as well as more eco-friendly systems that use less energy, Wooliscroft said.
Rainwater will be collected from the roof and used for cleaning the shelter. This, Wooliscroft said, will reduce the drinking water that is drawn from the town's system. There will also be a geothermal heat exchanger and solar thermal collectors to help with heating and cooling of the shelter, she said.
With these eco-friendly renovations the building at 55 Anna's Place will be recertified, becoming the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified animal center in Massachusetts,Save on hydraulic hose and fittings, Wooliscroft said.
The building will be closed during renovations,the Injection mold fast! but the center will remain functional. Animals ready for adoption will be transferred to customized trailers in Dedham, and surrender animals will go to the shelter's headquarters in Boston, Wooliscroft said.A glass bottle is a bottle created from glass.
The $2.7 million project will be funded through donations. The League's Capital Trust, a fund that maintains the shelter's facilities, has released $1.5 million in capital funding, she said. The center must now raise $1.2 million from public and foundation support.
Wooliscroft is confident the center will raise the funds because the renovation is critical.
"Obviously we are not going to leave it half-built," she said. "We will find a way to get this done … We have raised $535,000 since January and we have to get to $1.2 million. We need to continue reaching out to the community and try to get support from Dedham and the surrounding towns that use our services."
An attendee at the shelter's April 2 open house donated $10,000 after the Dedham Transcript published a notice about the event, she said.
The local community has been generous with the shelter, Wooliscroft said. Area elementary schools have raised money for the renovations and the PETCO Foundation has donated $50,000 towards the project.
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