one of my "projects" since I retired, is assisting a friend of mine (fellow vette owner and previous owner of Fitness University, now retired at 45 years old... $$$$) is trying to start a Stafford County SPCA. He has the land and funds .... we are meeting resistance from the county board for political reasons of some type.. I stayed out of that..
but here are some facts for you:
2,680 animals were held at the Stafford County Animal Control Pound in 2008....... 1,206 of them were euthanized.. a 45% euthanasia rate for Staffords homeless pets......why? no space..
Bills site will offer: off leash dog park, pavillions for training, classes and events (which I'll be evolved in), a barn and paddocks for horses, livestock, and gian breed dogs needing temp rescue.... existing 8,000 Sq.Ft nursing home building is being renovated to include vet/spay-nuetuer clinic, classrooms, offices, cattery, and initial dog quarters.
Dog kennels: 7,000 sq ft to add space to assist Staffords ACO office..and in the next 5 years, another 7,000 sq. ft. for dog kennels.
Walking trails for prospective owners and dogs, and a picnic area..
He's also making enclosures so I can place wolfdog temporarily...
This SPCA will end up saving thousands of animals...
if you would: simply send an email with your contact info (you dont have to be Stafford resident to make your voice heard..just an animal lover)...
say: I support the need for an SPCA in Stafford county. The growing number of pets being abandoned and surrendered by owners due to the current economy is tragic.
send to: Paul Milde: pmilde@co.stafford.va.us
Mark Dudenhefer: mdudenhefer@co.stafford.va.us
also..these guys are the ones opposing the most..so what ever you want to add:
Joe Brito JSBRITO@aool.com
Bob Woodson bobwoodson@co.stafford.va.us,
George Schwartz falmouthsupervisor@hotmail.co
Harry Crisp Crisphe@aol.com
but here are some facts for you:
2,680 animals were held at the Stafford County Animal Control Pound in 2008....... 1,206 of them were euthanized.. a 45% euthanasia rate for Staffords homeless pets......why? no space..
Bills site will offer: off leash dog park, pavillions for training, classes and events (which I'll be evolved in), a barn and paddocks for horses, livestock, and gian breed dogs needing temp rescue.... existing 8,000 Sq.Ft nursing home building is being renovated to include vet/spay-nuetuer clinic, classrooms, offices, cattery, and initial dog quarters.
Dog kennels: 7,000 sq ft to add space to assist Staffords ACO office..and in the next 5 years, another 7,000 sq. ft. for dog kennels.
Walking trails for prospective owners and dogs, and a picnic area..
He's also making enclosures so I can place wolfdog temporarily...
This SPCA will end up saving thousands of animals...
if you would: simply send an email with your contact info (you dont have to be Stafford resident to make your voice heard..just an animal lover)...
say: I support the need for an SPCA in Stafford county. The growing number of pets being abandoned and surrendered by owners due to the current economy is tragic.
send to: Paul Milde: pmilde@co.stafford.va.us
Mark Dudenhefer: mdudenhefer@co.stafford.va.us
also..these guys are the ones opposing the most..so what ever you want to add:
Joe Brito JSBRITO@aool.com
Bob Woodson bobwoodson@co.stafford.va.us,
George Schwartz falmouthsupervisor@hotmail.co
Harry Crisp Crisphe@aol.com
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