This is not my project…but it’s a big one that impacts everyone who volunteers at the rescue. We had been waiting for the weather to turn to get it done.
This weekend, the guys removed all 25 kennels and lined them up in the yards where they will wait for a week.
Monday, the floor installers will come and begin putting down flooring that has been vet-tested for endurance. It should withstand the wear and tear and make cleaning easier and more thorough – and anything that helps to reduce germs is a good thing in a kennel environment. But it will require up to a week to complete. So where are all the dogs???
First…we put out a plea for short-term foster help. So many people raised their hands; it is truly gratifying. Not only will it be less stressful on the dogs, we’ll learn more about them from their time in foster. A few might even foster-fail if we are lucky!
Second…the dogs have been getting adopted as fast as we can get them ready! This seems to happen in waves. Sometimes, they will be here for weeks with little activity, and then the floodgates open. The timing could not have been better and we LOVE going homes!
Third…with the weather cooler now, the remaining dogs will spend their daytime hours in the yards.
Our walkers and feeders are so conscientious about getting the dogs out. Their days look like this: Feed and run. Nap. Walk and play. Nap. Swim or playgroup. Nap. Feed and run. Bedtime. With the kennels removed, they are not getting their naps which brings me to…
Fourth…thankfully, we have a large facility with lots of places to stash dogs when necessary (puppy palace, office spaces, conference room, senior yard, laundry room, and isolation unit). With so many at foster or adopted, everyone found a cozy place to stay at night. They won’t have quite as much room this week at bedtime…but without their daytime naps, I am betting they will be so tired that they won’t even notice.
Like I said – this is not my project. Hats off to the guys doing the heavy lifting, Lori and Jody doing the heavy planning, the adoption and foster counselors and placement team doing the getting ‘em home, and the feeders and walkers for braving the chaos to ensure that the dogs are comfortable and cared for through the process. ‘Cause like we say…”it’s all about the dogs!”
Gardens For Goldens 
Wow! What a monumental project! Thank goodness for generous dog-lovers willing to put in the time to make the transition as easy as possible for the pups. My Leo likes to live in a one-dog-only house, or I would have offered to foster. I’ve fostered several over the years and loved every minute of it.
My Bella was the same way – with the exception of her Jackson. Miss her terribly. But I’m glad our Yogi is a welcoming boy. Fostering is a gift. Thank you for opening your home when you could!
Now, that’s a huge project but I can only imagine how happy everyone will be when it is done and cleaning is easier and better. Congrats to all the happy families as well. 🙂
Done! And beautiful. Will share pictures soon. 🙂
And how many pups are vacationing at your home??
None through this project…but maybe one on the horizon!
I’m happy to read that so many of your pups are in good hands as this huge but necessary project gets under way.
Happier still that we had some foster failures through the process! Nothing like borrowing a pup to realize you needed them all along!
Exactly! My sister tried fostering cats for awhile. She managed to foster one cat. The second kitty stayed!