Healthy-Dog Pup Huts
Tax deductible
THIS CAMPAIGN IS DEDICATE TO THE MEMORY OF FOSTER DAD WAYNE PIERCE (shown in the above photo with foster dog Elsa). Wayne dedicated many years to fostering dogs for the High Plateau Humane Society and turned his property into a wonderful summer facility for our dogs. May you rest in peace Wayne, knowing we are doing everything we can to help all the dogs you loved.
BACKGROUND: The High Plateau Humane Society (HPHS) is the only organization in Modoc County dedicated to caring for and re-homing all of the County's adoptable shelter animals, as well as its strays and abandoned dogs.
So far this year we have taken in 9 litters of puppies and 50 individual dogs. Although we found them all homes, we struggle every time we receive a litter of puppies because we are not set-up to handle them. We plan to change that with this campaign and YOUR help!
THE PROBLEM: Although we have been around since 1987, and own a building that houses our thrift store and cattery, HPHS has always depended upon volunteer foster homes to care for our dogs. We prefer this system as it allows us to get to know the dogs in our care and provide some basic training that will help them find new homes. However, it is extremely difficult to find a foster home that can accept a litter of puppies. Not only do they need skilled care and attention, they also need a large heated environment that can be easily cleaned and sanitized to prevent exposure to Parvo and other canine diseases. Our fosters simply do not have these facilities available.
THE SOLUTION: We plan to use the funds provided by this campaign to install three "Healthy-Dog Pup Huts" in our service area. Each Hut will be placed on property owned by an experienced volunteer, and will consist of an insulated Sturdy-Built Shed set up like a "Tiny Home", similar to the one shown in the picture below, although not as fancy looking. Each hut will cost a little over $10,000 to purchase, install, and outfit with electric heat, running water, storage cabinets for food, bedding and cleaning supplies, a counter for food preparation, a small couch for visitors, and sanitizable surfaces throughout. Funding will also cover the cost of building a large attached covered deck surrounded by kennel fencing that will serve as an outdoor play area. The deck's surface will be covered with rubber stall mats for easy cleaning and disinfection, and unlike the example shown in the photo, the pup huts will be built on skids so they can be relocated if needed.
In short, each Pup Hut facility will provide a fun, safe and sanitizable environment where puppies can be kept warm and protected while they complete their quarantine period and await their new family.
NAME THAT HUT! Donors that provide more than 50% of the funding for a Pup Hut, either as a group or individually, get to name the HUT! Have a favorite animal or friend that you want to dedicate a hut to? Here is your chance! Help us raise the funds for a particular hut and ask your friends to donate in their name! We will report regularly on our fundraising progress! Thank you again for your interest in helping the dogs of Modoc County.
BACKGROUND: The High Plateau Humane Society (HPHS) is the only organization in Modoc County dedicated to caring for and re-homing all of the County's adoptable shelter animals, as well as its strays and abandoned dogs.
So far this year we have taken in 9 litters of puppies and 50 individual dogs. Although we found them all homes, we struggle every time we receive a litter of puppies because we are not set-up to handle them. We plan to change that with this campaign and YOUR help!
THE PROBLEM: Although we have been around since 1987, and own a building that houses our thrift store and cattery, HPHS has always depended upon volunteer foster homes to care for our dogs. We prefer this system as it allows us to get to know the dogs in our care and provide some basic training that will help them find new homes. However, it is extremely difficult to find a foster home that can accept a litter of puppies. Not only do they need skilled care and attention, they also need a large heated environment that can be easily cleaned and sanitized to prevent exposure to Parvo and other canine diseases. Our fosters simply do not have these facilities available.
THE SOLUTION: We plan to use the funds provided by this campaign to install three "Healthy-Dog Pup Huts" in our service area. Each Hut will be placed on property owned by an experienced volunteer, and will consist of an insulated Sturdy-Built Shed set up like a "Tiny Home", similar to the one shown in the picture below, although not as fancy looking. Each hut will cost a little over $10,000 to purchase, install, and outfit with electric heat, running water, storage cabinets for food, bedding and cleaning supplies, a counter for food preparation, a small couch for visitors, and sanitizable surfaces throughout. Funding will also cover the cost of building a large attached covered deck surrounded by kennel fencing that will serve as an outdoor play area. The deck's surface will be covered with rubber stall mats for easy cleaning and disinfection, and unlike the example shown in the photo, the pup huts will be built on skids so they can be relocated if needed.
In short, each Pup Hut facility will provide a fun, safe and sanitizable environment where puppies can be kept warm and protected while they complete their quarantine period and await their new family.
NAME THAT HUT! Donors that provide more than 50% of the funding for a Pup Hut, either as a group or individually, get to name the HUT! Have a favorite animal or friend that you want to dedicate a hut to? Here is your chance! Help us raise the funds for a particular hut and ask your friends to donate in their name! We will report regularly on our fundraising progress! Thank you again for your interest in helping the dogs of Modoc County.
Organizer
Jenn At Sundog
Organizer
Alturas, CA
High Plateau Humane Society
Beneficiary