The sheetrock will start going up in a few days. We are so excited; is really starting to look like a sanctuary. We are counting every penny and making sure that we are getting the most bang for our buck. This is why we only have a few people working on the building and they are doing it after they finish working their full-time jobs.
We are in hopes to be in the new building by spring or summer.
The Hollywood Pet salon looks like a warehouse right now because of all of the wonderful items that have been donated for the new building. We have a new computer and printer and many, many new items donated for our animals. There is also a new washer and dryer.
We cannot wait for moving day! We are moving full steam ahead and nothing can stop us. The building is meeting all of the state and town requirements — we are doing everything by the book.
This has been a learning experience for us as well as an emotional roller coaster. We started with nothing and built a sanctuary that we were so proud of, only to lose everything. There was no warning; it was all gone in an instant. Our hearts were broken and our lives would never be the same. We were determined, and with the help of so many people we are now nearing the finish line once again.
Our new sanctuary will be filled with love and compassion. It will be a tribute to the 16 beautiful cats that lost their lives on March 12, 2014. They remain forever in our hearts. They are gone but not forgotten.
We want to thank each and every one of you for your support, kindness and generosity. Thank you for believing in our mission as much as we do. We look forward to the future and to the day when we welcome you all through the front doors of the new sanctuary. It will be an amazing place.
Please join us on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for our first bake sale of the year.
Thank you for your continued support, and as always thank you for reading our column.
