Grant County Animal Outreach Building Bridges for Second Chances								6725 Randolph Road NE P.O. Box 489 Moses Lake, WA 98837 Phone: 509-762-9616 Open: Mon thru Sat from 12pm to 6pm
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Spay Angel Spay angel started through one generous donor sponsoring the spay/neuter procedures on 9 shelter cats. It works on the principal that each time an "Angel" cat is adopted the money goes toward spaying or neutering another qualifying cat that has been patiently waiting for their chance at a forever home. By charging the standard $70 adoption fee, we are also able to cover additional special care these cats sometimes need, such as ear mite or flea treatment. All of the "Angel" cats are housed together up front of the shelter in an open cat room for easy viewing. Since the beginning of the Spay Angel program, feline adoptions have improved by roughly 85%. Help us keep the chain of life going!			Cat Haven The Cat Haven Project is one of the most important endeavors we began implementing from our beginning. The goal of the Cat Haven project is to build a safe, comfortable, and positive atmosphere to house and care for our feline residents. Changes have already started with the help of some key local businesses and volunteers in creating a medical room, better quarantine areas, and a second laundry. (We are seeking a donation of a good used or new stackable washer & dryer all you cat lovers!) This new medical room will allow us to completely isolate cases that endanger the other residents’ health, yet still give the sick or injured animal a chance at recovery. Also, seasonal problems, such as upper respiratory viruses (fall), and ringworm (spring), can be treated more efficiently, while avoiding the total closure of the cat room for extended periods. A better, 2-stage isolation will allow more time for observation of incoming cats before they are placed for adoption, and less contact with new admissions while waiting. As the project continues, a small maternity ward will be created out of an existing store-room. Finally, our biggest project this year will be starting the total renovation of the existing cat room to what we envision as a completely "cage-less" environment, where felines up for adoptions are instead in tiled, sunlit kennels with glass doors for easy viewing, but safe from unwitting hands that may spread an undetected illness from cage to cage. This will allow the personalities of the cats to shine through, as they will be under less stress, have fewer illnesses, and have room to climb and scratch to their hearts content. This is so very important as the feline soul, longs to be free. This will be about as close as possible to that, and we can't wait to begin that stage of construction. Estimated cost will be near $20,000, but advances can be made in many small stages, ALL improving the day to day lives of our cats while we raise the money needed.
Cougar Canines This program started with twelve dogs going to Washington State University to be altered, vaccinated, and microchipped. They are ready to adopt upon their return and observation period.			Kennel Sponsorship Program Grant County Animal Outreach is working hard to create a safer, healthier environment for our canine friends at the animal shelter in Moses Lake. We must sandblast all of the concrete surfaces free of the layers of paint and sealants put on in previous years. By first stripping, then sanitizing, and finally resealing the concrete with the correct 2-part epoxy, we will be able to keep the animals safe from flaking paint and the diseases that could be sealed beneath it. Pricing is for (1) one calendar year from the date of completion for the bank in which your sponsored kennel is in. This is a one time purchase for this advertising space and sponsorship of that kennel's improvement, NOT a monthly commitment. During that year, a metal sign plate created by Lake Bowl will hang on the front of the kennel, announcing to visitors how this sponsor helped to make these kennels a safer environment for all those who reside there. Each sponsor will have the opportunity to renew the same kennel or make an advance request for an alternate kennel (if available) the following year. Space is limited in key areas. Pricing is based on kennel size and visibility for advertising ranging from $50 to $500. The original cost of the project was expected to exceed $8,000. Though our goal was to complete this by January 15th, 2008, we have found some individuals who may have either equipment or time to help with the labor portion of the project. If we are able to secure this help, we will lower the costs considerably, and we can then do further improvements with this kennel fund. We are now focusing on securing as many sponsors as possible at this time, while these contributed services may be available. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE! We urge you to call today, and help us make these kennels a cleaner, safer place for everyone. For more information, and availability please contact: Melody Sheriff at  (509)760-4910
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