Randolph County Humane Society

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Randolph County Humane Society
195 Weese St. Ext.
PO Box 785
Elkins, WV 26241
304 636-7844

RCHS Capital Campaign

Help us to 'Raise the Woof' on the new RCHS Animal Shelter!!

Capital Campaign Kick Off - Groundbreaking was July 6, 2007 The Randolph County Humane Society has started a campaign to raise funds to build a new animal shelter to serve the County. We will be building in two stages.

Stage One: A new block/frame building with concrete floor to house the dog kennels, dog isolation and quarantine rooms, a clinic room, receiving room, laundry and employee/volunteer clean up room. Estimated cost (including donated materials and labor) is $150,000.

Stage Two: A new frame building to house the cats, offices, education room, lobby and grooming room. Estimated cost (including donated materials and labor) is also $150,000.

Those of you that have visited the current shelter know the facility is woefully inadequate to house and manage the one hundred plus animals that come in every month. This is a huge job trying to find homes for these stray, neglected, abused, lost and owner turnover animals. Our shelter manager, Kelly Scheidegger, does a great job and works tirelessly to find homes for animals both in this area and to rescue animals to other locations. She and the other dedicated employees and volunteers will be able to devote more time to the animals if they are not dealing with backed up plumbing, inadequate water supplies, broken doors, heating malfunctions and other problems directly related to the antiquated and inadequate facility.

Please find it in your heart to help the unwanted animals of Randolph County by making a cash donation or a donation of materials or labor. Consider 'Buying a Block' for $10.00 or a family block for $20.00 - corporate blocks are also available for $50, $100 or $250. You're not limited to one though!...many blocks will get the shelter built quickly. Donations in excess of $1,000 will have your name or business added to a plaque at the new shelter. Phase One, the new kennel building, will be built first and requires approximately $100,000 beyond what we currently have saved. If you are able to help, please send your tax deductible donation to:

Citizens National Bank C/o Kelly White 211-213 Third Street Elkins, WV 26241 Make checks payable to: Randolph County Humane Society and indicate that the donation is for 'new shelter.'

If you are able to donate materials or skilled labor please contact Brian McDonald at 636-5205 or brianwhiteoaklane@hotmail.com. We are in the process of compiling a list of materials for the two buildings, and Brian will be happy to discuss the details with you. A floor plan of both new buildings (shown together as one building to conserve space) is on the back of this page. Share in the excitement, be a 'best friend' and help to build their new home!

If you have a skill or just have the will, we can use your help!
	Building in its first phase

Floor Plan of New Shelter:

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