We have met with several builders about building Shadow’s Rest and unfortunately it soon became evident that with current construction costs, we were talking about an expense somewhere around $260,000-$300,000. Unfortunately, this was way above what we had anticipated, and way above our financial abilities. Rescue K911 has never been one to go into heavy debt, and we didn’t want to strap the rescue with high debt and large monthly payments. Yet we have needed this building for so long. Feeling so disappointed…what do we do now?? Go to Plan B!
Farmhouse - Future Site of Shadow's Rest
Located on our K911 property is a 100 year old farmhouse. It is pretty good size, but has sat vacant, only used for storage, and in disrepair for a number of years. We could see the potential though and the location was perfect for Shadow’s Rest. It would need to be completely gutted, new roofing, new electrical, new windows, plumbing, etc. More space could also be added on in the rear of the building. Pencil to paper soon showed us that it was do-able and would cost between $100,000-$120,000. This was more within our financial reach. Plus we could see there was a lot of work that we could do ourselves and with volunteer labor. Also, with the finances we have already received (special thanks to everyone that has already donated to Shadow’s Rest) it would allow us to begin construction right away, and possibly have a couple of rooms ready for our elderly
little ones by winter!
To makes this even more exciting, we have had a wonderful donor come forward who is willing to match dollar for dollar all gifts given towards Shadow’s Rest building project throughout 2010. What a blessing! We have received your calls and letters and know you are just as excited as we are about this project. Some of you have even made pledges letting us know what you’d like to do for Shadow’s Rest for the year. How heartwarming it is to realize that with all of us working— joined together, we can make this a reality for our little ones!
We can’t thank you enough.
Will you please join us today in making this dream a reality?
If you would like to help us in any way, please let us know. Whether it be by finances,
materials, or labor—any gift is so greatly needed and so very appreciated!!!
Thank you for helping us build Shadow’s Rest!
Larry and Loraine
And all the little ones of Rescue K911
**Special Needs**
Large Rubbermaid Storage Totes/Containers
Home Depot or Lowe’s Gift cards -
Thank you so much!
We have a small group at our church that I think might be interested in helping with some kind of project like Shadow’s Rest. How soon will you begin working on it? Some of this group is concerned about working in the heat, although I am sure this is a time the dogs could benefit most from such a great facility.