2011 Year-End Report
As a supporter of the Claiborne Animal Shelter, we thought you’d appreciate a progress report on this most important venture. We have come a long way!
To refresh your memory, we began construction in March of 2009 and the building was completed by December 2010. This state-of-the-art facility, which is appraised at $585,000, is completely debt-free thanks to the generosity of folks like you. We are so proud and hope you are too!
Our goal for 2011 was to open our doors to homeless animals. Sadly, we didn’t make it. It will take about $150,000 a year to operate the shelter - money we do not have. We asked the county for financial assistance on several occasions but our requests were denied. So…
We’ll soon have a professional dog groomer at the shelter several days a week and will get a percentage of the proceeds. We are giving serious consideration to building a boarding kennel at the back of the shelter property. We believe the estimated $50,000 cost to build the facility would be money well spent. It will generate a steady source of income for the shelter and provide a much-needed service for the community.
As we continue to move forward, we hope we can rely on your ongoing support. Donations are tax deductible and can be mailed to P.O. Box 186, Tazewell, TN 37879, dropped off at the shelter, or you can use the PayPal feature on our WHO WE ARE page.
Thanks so much for your help. Together we will make a difference!