Sound Panels for Dogs and People of FHS!

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Foothills Humane Society, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

We are raising money to outfit the Dog and Puppy building with acoustic panels. Acoustic panels are designed to reduce noise levels and eliminate echoes in a room. It works by absorbing sound waves and preventing them from reflecting off of hard surfaces. This can help to create a more pleasant and less noisy environment.

According to the CDC, "Noise above 70 dB over a prolonged period of time may start to damage your hearing. Loud noise above 120 dB can cause immediate harm to your ears."

This is the damage to a person's hearing. For dogs, according to CrittEar, "...anything above 85 dB is too loud for dogs to hear as these sounds could create irreparable cilia cell damage and it worsens with length of exposure and higher decibel levels."

Foothills has an amazing newer building for dogs and puppies. While the new building is roomey and beautiful, it is lacking one important part...sound absorbtion. When dogs are barking the dB can increase to over 80dB even up to 100dB at times! The volunteers and employees cannot wear ear plugs as this poses a risk to not being able to hear when others need help or if a dog should need assistance. Most importantly the dogs suffer. Puppies cannot get rest and dogs cannot decompress. Acoustic panels would lower the dB down to a safe level; thus providing a more comfortable place for people and pets!

More information about Foothills Humane Society: Our vision is a community where there are No More Homeless Pets. We have a three-fold mission to: (1) prevent cruelty to animals; (2) reunite lost animals with their owneres, adopt animals to qualified homes, or place them with reputable rescue organizations, and (3) encourage responsible pet ownership and population control.