On Tuesday, January 8th, 2008, at our 10th Line site, GBAR put that long awaited shovel into the ground as construction of Phase 1 of our much needed shelter began. Phase 1 included the building shell, fully closed in with windows, doors, interior walls and mechanical rough ins, supplied with its own power. Phase 1 was completed by Shertine Construction in May, 2008; and fundraising continued in high gear in order for Phase 2 to follow promptly. Another milestone in fundraising needs to be achieved to complete the shelter and get it operational as quickly as possible. If you have not made your donation, or wish to make a further donation, please mail to: GBAR, P.O. Box 492, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4B2. All donations over $1000 will see the name of the donor on our Recognition Wall at the completed shelter. Phase 2 includes interior completion including mechanical work, plus exterior site work like grading, paving, sewer and water connections. Phase 3 will see the shelter fully equipped with kennels, cat condos and other specific equipment required to make the shelter operational and ready for its intended purpose of caring for our region's needy animals. A major portion of the needed office furniture has been generously donated. GBAR will still need the community's ongoing support to continue, with their generous donations of canned cat food, clumping litter, towels and blankets and special dog beds for the kennels. Volunteers will be needed to assist with animal care and a manager and assistant will be hired to run the shelter. 'THANK YOU' to all who have helped to date with this project.

Thanks to the Town of Collingwood, the land was leased and the new Georgian Bay Animal Rescue Shelter is located at 549 Tenth Line North, off Mountain Road, beside the Public Works yard.

The specially designed floor plans will show animals at play when visitors first enter the shelter, with a cat playroom in the bright and inviting reception area.

Each dog will have a private kennel, with abundant glass for viewing and a door to a separate outdoor play area/run. Cats will be in spacious enclosures equipped with toys and cat trees, and will also have time in the Play Room which has lovely big windows so the cats can watch the comings and goings outside. The Play Room will be equipped with cat trees, perches, toys and plush beds for an afternoon nap! Prospective adoptive 'parents' will be able to take their time to choose the right new 'best friend' for their family in a pleasant, clean, peaceful environment.

The new Georgian Bay Animal Rescue shelter will also include separately ventilated isolation and medical rooms for sick or injured animals, and an important education room with full kitchen facilities, for public workshops, and especially for school children, about responsible pet ownership.

PUT YOUR NAME ON THE BUILDING! For a donation of $400,000, the generous donor will be able to name GBAR's new shelter! What a legacy to leave to the community's needy animals. Help build a better world through kindness to animals....help complete this so desperately needed shelter in the Georgian Triangle.

FOLLOW OUR PROGRESS!!

The photos below were taken on July 7th 2009.

~The Animals Need YOUR Help Right Now~

Please make your gift now to create a bright future for the animals in your community. Help make their dream of a 'home' a reality, by helping complete the Shelter. Make cheques payable to:

Georgian Bay Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 492

Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 4B2

Donations to the building fund can also be made on-line through the CanadaHelps.org website. In the 'Funds Designation' section, click on "Building Fund".