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FUND UPDATED February 14, 2008. Scroll down.

UPDATE: September 11, 2006: We're combining two funds: the Kennel Fund and Shade/Shed Fund.

KENNEL FUND: Calls frequently come in for us to take homeless Siberian Huskies into our program. When we can, we do. Far too often, we can't because either we don't have the space, we have a dog in foster care who doesn't like other dogs, the dog we're being asked to take doesn't like other dogs, or the dog we're being asked to take has health issues that require separating him from the rest of the pack.

It's hard to say no to a dog who is homeless through no fault of his own. Where should a homeless Siberian Husky go when he can't come to us? He can't stay in the shelter indefinitely. In Virginia in 2004, 98,792 animals were euthanized in animal care facilities. Shelters have no choice. When a dog is running at large, he goes to the shelter. Some shelters ask rescue to help. When rescue can help, we do.

Looking in confused and sad eyes to say, "I'm sorry. There's no room in foster care for you" is very difficult. So we sat down and tried to figure out a way we could save a few more. Our idea won't be THE solution, but it will help more Siberian Huskies than we could previously help.

We purchased a quadruple kennel, designed for strong, intelligent dogs like Siberian Huskies; had concrete poured to keep those same smart Siberians from digging out; and had covers put on top to keep Siberian Husky escape artists from escaping. We purchased the kennels and entered into a contract for the concrete. Volunteers assembled the kennels! We had food bowls and purchased flat-back water buckets to put on the kennel walls. UPDATE: June 24, 2005 the concrete was poured. July 23, 2005 the kennels were assembled. July 30, 2005 the roof was put on. The kennels are finished! September 6, 2006 Fairbanks chewed up his water bucket.

We ordered the Platinum Quad kennel from Options Plus. Because we are a rescue, they were super in giving us a discount. We used a local contractor for the concrete. The cost of the kennels & concrete came to $4,082, which completely wiped out our bank account. So that meant no money for veterinary care for any more animals we get. We have to replace the money we used for the kennels in order to be able to help any animals in the future.

Therein lies the purpose for this page. We need your help. Please help us pay for our kennels so we can help more Siberian Huskies.

The above picture is a representative sample of those we could not save because we did not have space available. Please help us help more in the future.

SHADE/SHED FUND: Our foster dogs not in kennels had no shade. We figured since it takes so long for trees to grow, the quickest option was a gigantic structure that provided lots of shade. We also needed a shed to store crates and other donated items. We were able to combine the two needs into one structure.

We searched for the best and most inexpensive option. We found a company, U.S. Barn Builders, that gave us a discount because we are nonprofit. Our total price is $3,610. So, as noted above, we have wiped out our financial resources completely. In order to help more animals, we need your help.

The total fund is $4,082 for the kennels and $3,610 for the shade/shed. The $4,082 includes $2,402 for the kennels and covers and $1,680 for the concrete flooring. So the total fund is $7,692. If you can help, please send tax-deductible donations to

Pet Harbor Rescue
P.O. Box 73
Bowling Green, VA 22427

or

Please indicate your payment is for the Kennel Fund. You will see your name here in the list of champions, and Pet Harbor would be delighted to send you a receipt. As contributions are received, the new balance will be posted here.

Still needed as of February 14, 2008 is

$2,441.90.

OUR CHAMPIONS

ALEXANDRA MILLER
(Mom of Badger, formerly Hayden, Pet Harbor alumnus)
HARRY & MANDY HOPKINS
DONNIE & HEATHER EADES
SPECIAL DONATION JAR AT
6/25/05 EVENT AT STAFFORD PETsMART
RICK EPSTEIN
(Dad of Kermit, Pet Harbor alumnus)
ANH NGUYEN
JOE, DELSIE, TUESDAY, & RODAK (Pet Harbor alumnus) AESQUIVEL
ANA CAINELLI
JOHN KRACHTUS
ADRIENNE ALBERS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CUTTER
ISABELLA SAMMONS
(Mom of Pepper, formerly Dr. Pepper, Pet Harbor alumnus)
JAN STONE
(Mom of Devi, formerly Elvira, Pet Harbor alumnus; and Thunder)
RUDY, A FORMER HUSKY PUP
MR. & MRS. DANIEL GAMMON
(Parents of the late Kodi, formerly Eskimo; and grandparents of Soto, Pet Harbor alumni)
PAULETTE JONES
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BONNE
MARYBETH ARDIKE
JOHN TAYLOR
(His donation was matched by his employer.)
KEVIN COY & FRANKLIN
(Franklin is a Pet Harbor alumnus.)
BARBARA PESKIN
MR. & MRS. GEORGE CHIANESE
(Parents of Vixen, formerly Tensie, Pet Harbor alumnus)
GREATER WASHINGTON SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB
ISABELLA SAMMONS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF PEPPER, FORMERLY DR. PEPPER, PET HARBOR ALUMNUS
SARAH DOOLEY
IN HONOR OF GRAND-DOGS BANDIT & ROXIE
CLARA NANCE & JOHN BENDER
(Parents of Teddy, Pet Harbor alumnus)
THE QUINN FAMILY
(Family of Shadow & Rusty, formerly Shad & Barrett, Pet Harbor alumni)
CATHERINE ELDRIDGE
(Mom of Sadie, formerly Isabel, Pet Harbor alumnus)
SUSAN J. ROBERTS & KENNETH S. KATZ
(Parents of Chachka, formerly Cindy, Pet Harbor alumnus)

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