CAPITAL CAMPAIGN STATEMENT
Super Heroes Humane Society (Super Heroes IRJ) has been leasing a facility for the past 2 years. The facility is being sold and Super Heroes Humane Society is excited to be purchasing the 160 Pony Farm Rd, Oneonta property. The new property has a 4,300-square foot building on-site that must be renovated to house animals and existing shelter operations.
Renovation of the building at the new property will allow Super Heroes Humane Society to upgrade its facilities, including building dog kennels that meet current humane housing guidelines; separating healthy, crated cats into their own cat condo room for public visitation; creating a welcoming lobby and reception area for the public; and installing air handling and cooling to maintain a consistent, healthier atmosphere within the shelter. This renovation will ensure that the staff and the animals they care for 365 days a year are in a safe and comfortable environment. With the addition of spaces designated for animal visitation, it will improve both the animal’s well-being and the adoption experience.
Improved safety is also a critical component of our new facility. We will have upgraded fire suppression and security systems, multiple exits, and fire-proof building materials used in construction wherever possible. Caring for multiple animals poses very special needs in air filtration, healthcare, and the ability to properly clean and disinfect. These systems and processes will all be greatly improved in the new facility ensuring we can meet the Association of Shelter Veterinarian standards.
Super Heroes Humane Society has officially been operating in the community since 2018. We consistently maintain a waiting list for cat intakes. There is seemingly unending work to be done to prevent cat and dog overpopulation and end the inhumane treatment of animals that exists in our communities. Today, we are impeded by our lack of facility ownership and the lack of humanely designed, specialized spaces needed to meet the current demand of providing quality services to animals and their caregivers in need.
Our ultimate goal is to create an inviting space for all in our community to enjoy that will last for decades, which will include additional spaces and services. This renovation of the existing 4,300-square foot building is the first phase in that effort. Bringing and keeping people and pets together has always been our main focus, and it is because so many people in our community truly care about companion animals and their fellow community members that we are able to take on this initial ambitious renovation project.
Our $200,000 Super PAWSabilities Capital Campaign, along with a successful grant application to the New York State-funded Companion Animal Capital Fund of $500,000, will provide the resources needed for a renovation effort that will result in larger areas for animal care and functionally separated for animals of different ages and health conditions. It will decrease congestion by creating a welcoming lobby and reception area, a separate adoption visitation area, new kennels that provide double the living area for each dog, and moving crated cats into specially designed cat condo housing that is open to visitors. These changes provide a better visitor experience, promote healthier animals, and will shorten overall shelter stay times so that more animals get adopted out.
SERVICES 2022
Adoptions
Emergency boarding
Facilitate low-cost spay/neuters
CAPITAL PROJECT
$700,000 = $200,000 Super PAWSabilities Capital Campaign + $500,000 Companion Animal Capital Fund grant
4,300-square foot renovation
TIMELINE
June 2021 Board votes to purchase 160 Pony Farm Rd
July 2021 Board connects with BBL, a design/build firm with extensive experience in animal shelter design and construction
July 2021 Board approves the Project Program
August 2021 Board commences Capital Campaign
August/September 2021 Organization submits $500,000 grant application for the Companion Animal Capital Fund
January 2022 Anticipated start of renovations
TURN THE VISION INTO REALITY
We’re embarking upon a $200,000 capital campaign to renovate our new facility located at 160 Pony Farm Rd, Oneonta. We are looking to animal-loving, community-centered people to help us reach our goal. Your efforts and generosity mean we can embark on this exciting project that will change the lives of thousands of animals and animal caretakers in Otsego, Delaware, Chenango Counties and beyond.
You can support the campaign with a charitable gift today:
For more information and updated naming opportunities contact: Kristin Kulow at [email protected] or (607) 441-3227.
Let’s face it, we’re happy to get paid in purrs and tail wags, but the rest of the world wants something different. Your generosity is why we can keep saving lives. There are several ways you can make an impact.