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This project began 04/01/2016 the
day we moved the job trailer onto the property. All of
the work has been preformed by Pat and myself, and
volunteers that have come to help. The progress
has been mostly as the funds have allowed. This is
absolutely a huge work of love for us.
Expansion updates will be
posted here.
Progress continues and
donations are disparately needed to continue that
momentum.
Donations can be sent by paypal to
christy@displacedpetsrescue.com
or email me at the same address for mailing information.
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06/01/2022
- I know that it has been sometime since I posted here.
We are calling this project closed. We love our
new space and will forever be grateful for those who
have helped us through this. We always have
projects going on around here so if you have a desire to
volunteer for a construction project just ask :) :)
11/22/2020
- With the cold weather season upon us we will be
slowing our improvement projects. Hopefully next
year we will be able to manage the last of the big
projects of the rebuild for the south deck and the
fountain garden. Over the past couple months we
have been able to finish the gable fascia on the Creek
deck, have most the lights installed under the run
awnings and made some headway on the rain gutters. Our
oldest son is having a major back surgery in Jan so we
are waiting to move the desk into the new office space
until we know if he will need a bed here for his
recovery. This room is the easiest access for his
wheel chair. This may be my last update to this
page for just a bit.
09/16/2020
- The doorway is complete. Also finished my super cute
corner accent shelf and hung my Pommie Plate collection.
Now to get the room pulled together so it can become my
office rather than the construction room. The picture on
the left is the dog room side, the one on the right is
the office side. Other than the move of my desk
into the office, this is the last of the major inside projects
related to our expansion.
08/29/2020
- Gosh it has been a while since I updated here.
We are definitely making 2020 count. Even with the
pausing of our California program we have been saving
and placing a lot of dogs. Along with that
construction continues. We recently put in a
central vacuum system and are loving it. It has
made keeping the dust down easy, and grooming cleanup is
a breeze. We finally got the ductwork completely
connected to the ducts in the dog room. Now we
have even heat and cooling throughout the new room.
We definitely didn't do it the way the PROs would have,
but what we did gives us the same sq inch flow and it is
prettier than the galvanized options, plus it is
insulated.
Our latest project has been the entry and updates into
what will eventually be my office. Getting the doorway in and
doors mounted is such a huge update. This will
also clear the path for the next major project of
replacing an old original deck that is in bad need of
replacement. Here are some pictures along the way
to the doorway installation.
01/06/2020 - Welcome to 2020!!!
and the year long celebration of our 10th year in
service!!!
This year on the construction in we completed the last
two awnings and the storage sheds with connecting
awnings. Where we feel that we are seeing the end
of the big stuff we still have a list for 2020.
Electrical for
the sheds.
Lighting under the run awnings.
Rain gutters for the run awnings.
Finish the gates and fascia on the creek deck.
Re-build of the old South deck which is decaying (this will be
broken into several events).
Construction of a fountain area near the south run to create another
peaceful place for doggie play and work times.
09/09/2019
- Can't believe the progress we have made in the past
month. Such wonderful things. I just love it
when I can say a specific job is "done" and we are very
close with all three of our major builds this year.
Here's what's left: rain gutters and lights on the
north and south awnings. Shed doors, windows,
trim, electrical and the back awning. Getting
super close.
08/13/2019
- we made great headway with the sheds last weekend.
Roofs are on and the metal for them will be here on
Friday. Challenging trying to work around the
rain. The Intel volunteers Saturday morning were
amazing. So wonderful to have the extra help when
the heavy stuff was happening. After the roof
metal we will be putting a cover between the sheds for
the lawnmower and a small awning along the back where we
will have the big stand tools like the table saw.
Next steps with this project will be the front windows
and door, then the electrical. We will work the
awning portions with our North Awning Project over the
north runs in a few weeks.
07/17/2019
- have the structure up in the first building.
Still need to do roofing, but we will do both at the
same time. At that same time we are putting an
awning between the two that extends around the back for
more rain protected space.
07/05/2019
- making progress on the shed site. With the first
of three shed events we are ahead of the schedule in the
work. We have the location pretty much cleared and
the first of three loads of gravel in. Tomorrow
(Saturday the 6th) we will be finishing up the brush
cleanup and may actually get a start on the foundation
and floor construction for shed one. Quiet excited
about how it is coming together. The Sheds will be
side by side with a covered lawn mower pull through
between them. All the materials are here for the
sheds so we are will prepared.
06/27/2019
- Our 06/22 project was a success. We didn't get
much in volunteers, but we got a long way in the
project. As of today the south awning is complete
(minus a few screws LOL). This is pretty amazing
as we got it done just in time for a couple of rainy
days. What a relief not to have to worry about wet
dogs. We will be adding some lighting, but that
will come on a later day.
06/10/2019 -
Things are happening now!!! Have a
plan for the summer.
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07/06 - Shed
Ground Prep - This is the beginning of
one of the "mini projects".
We are building two sheds for storage.
This bit will entail brush removal,
ground leveling, gravel spreading and
some base framework for the sheds.
What this day will entail will depend on
what we get done before this day.
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07/13 - Shed
1 Build - Construction for the first of
the two sheds.
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08/10 - Shed
2 Build - construction for the second of
the two sheds and the completion of this
"mini project" - we hope LOL.
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09/07 -
North Awning. This awning will
complete the North Run "mini project".
The awnings provide about 80% coverage
and there is tree coverage for most of
the rest.
You can find more
detail and sign up to participate on our Face Book events at
https://www.facebook.com/pg/DisplacedPetsRescue/events/?ref=page_internal
If you want to come and help some other
time than is listed email me.
christy@displacedpetsrescue.com
With this list of projects we have tons of stuff that needs to be
accomplished to support the "Event Days".
So far, for our first
event on the 22nd we have the lumber and metal on-site.
Hopefully this weekend we will begin getting some of the posts set
and outside framing started. We are also working some of the
Shed Ground Prep with some brush removal and a couple of loads of 20
year projects to the dump. I figure if it has been hiding
under the trees hidden in the forest for that long it is time to put
it to rest.
04/15/2019 -
Spring has sprung - well kinda. Our
summer expansion plans include the completion of two
more awnings, and construction of a storage unit.
Here are some pictures of our last little project.
Finishing up the wall covering on the south wall inside.
Also the puppies are gladly enjoying the peek of
sunshine. See Bryan peeking out of the play house?
LOL
11/11/2018
- Onward and Upward LOL The newly re-done counter
is here and installed. I am so thrilled to have it
back and have my bathing sink back. I LOVE this
tub. I have a backup in the shower that I have
used for the past years and it works great. But it
is wonderful to have this back.
10/21/2018
- Sadly today we had to do just a bit of
de-construction. Saturday we had a volunteer and
her pre-teen niece come to visit the dogs. I was
shocked and stunned on Sunday to find that this child
had scratched into the laminate in multiple places on our brand new counter,
which, we were able to prove with our security camera
system. This hurt me to the core. I just
can't believe someone would do this when we have opened
our home and lives to them so that they can come and
love on the dogs. Thankfully
the parents have stepped up to pay for having the
surface re-done. Sadly the child showed us no true
remorse for the act. Her "apology" was forced and
not sincere in the least. We removed the counter and tub
today and hopefully it will be back in place within the
next few days.
Above damages - below removal.
On a good note we got
all the pavers in the south side runs this weekend, thanks to the
help of my amazing rent-a-kid. The first run (nearest the
house/nearest the camera in the picture) will get re-worked at the
time we re-build that deck, but that will likely not be till spring
now. Funds are just not there to push through with that bit of
the project. We are still hoping to get the new awning up on
this side, but that has funds and weather impacting that bit of the
project.
10/12/2018
- Time for an update. Here are some pictures of
the changes. We are now beginning to some of the
big chunks. My counter and grooming area is
complete, including the window sill. Still need to
do some work behind the monitor and computer, but that
is small. We have started getting the wall
laminate up and completing the other window sills, and have the whole North side of that done now.
This picture just shows the beginning of that process. I am thrilled
with the petrified wood laminate and finished wood trim.
Things are really coming together and I am seeing my
dreams finishing off. We are working
through the south side now and hope to get a bit further on
that this coming weekend.
We have also done lots of work in the south run as well.
All the fences are up and half of the pavers are in.
Hopefully I have help coming this weekend to get the
last of the pavers done, once that is done we can
call the South runs complete. Next step on this
side is the additional awning and deck re-do. That is a bit
lower on the priority list at this point. Not sure
if it will happen before winter sets in or not. Funding
is restricting us on that right now.
08/19/2018
- working with the mass surrender today - whew, we are
beat. Here is a bit of a recap on what we got done
before this and what is going on with the construction
through this.
Initial placement and marking of the laminate for the
counter.
Cutting and weight after glue was applied.
Finishing touches on the plumbing - YAY we have running
water.
Work on the South runs. Dirt and gravel are all
laid and leveled. Finish plywood is attached and
the brick trim is installed. The last thing on that edge
will be the block trim along the bottom, but that will
go in after the pea gravel is here.
08/08/2018 - Making
huge progress and ramping up to complete some things as we will be
receiving 20+ Pomeranian rescue in 10 days. Not sure if we
will get it all done, but we are working it.
The current outside
work has mostly been in the south runs that are being totally
re-vamped. We brought in a truckload of gravel (14 tons) and
three truck loads (36 yards) of dirt to level out what some low
ground and allow for proper drainage. The old fencing has been
all pulled out and the bricks moved.
In the North run we
completed the pavers and built a surround around the tree.
We have designed the tree surround as a climbing point for the
furkids to play on.
Inside we have the grooming counter and washer moved out and have
completed the drywall. Once I get the mud and paint there the
counter and plumbing is the next step. This bit will allow the
grooming of these new kids to have their entire grooming day in the
new space, rather then in and out of the main house.
Ohh!!! Looks like I never posted pictures of the new flooring.
That is all in and looks amazing!!!
03/21/2018
- Very excited for our next big step. Gradually
getting the supplies I need to finish the floor and
walls. Yesterday we ordered our flooring, which
should be arriving in the next week or so. Today
the laminate arrived - LOVE LOVE LOVE it - yes it looks
like petrified wood. This laminate will not only
be our grooming counter, but will be on the walls behind
the crates to allow for easy cleanup. Trying to
pick a wall color now and still need to measure for
timing. Also still need to get the drywall seams
taped. Still lots of work to go, but excited to
see this bit coming together.
Along with this progress are expenses that we need are
hoping for donations to help in covering.
These are materials only expenses as we are doing all of
this work ourselves.
Flooring $1100
Laminate $560.00
Paint - estimating $150
Trimming wood (floor board, ceiling, around laminate
panels) - estimating $200.
Click here for our
Contributions page.
11/30/2017 -
We had such a wonderful Thanksgiving and are hoping that
you all have as well. We had a wonderful visit
with family along with a work party hanging dry wall.
We only have one area behind the sink that needs to be
done. I have the materials to do the finishing on
the drywall and hoping to have that done by the time I
decide what color to paint it...
Funds are still desperately needed for this expansion.
Our next step will be the flooring and we are looking at
a $1500 bill for that. We are
making great headway and pushing through all the work
ourselves. Materials are what we need funds for at
this point.
Jamin and Ken were amazing working Thanksgiving weekend.
We got most all of the drywall in. Just one small
section left were Pat wants to do a bit more electrical
work. Time to be thinking about flooring now.
I know what I am going to use - just need to raise the
$1500 needed for materials.
Last of the North awning going in. Peekaboo Jamin.
09/16/2017
- Another great Intel Involved Volunteer day.
Accomplished a lot, getting all the framing up for the
North awning. All's left is the metal and that is
on the roof waiting to go. We got all the pavers
laid and the faux wood sound barrier set into place.
We even made an un-successful attempt at blowing the
insulation underneath. Our "do it yourself" failed
and we will be renting the actual machine for blowing
in. It was a great try though.
08/20/2017
- WOW, what a long time since my last update. That
tells you just how busy we have been. OK, now for
the catch-up. The North runs are complete and we
just have the awning there to go. We have sealed
and trimmed the North Windows and doors. The ramp
deck is complete and loving it and we have done a bit of
fun work on the "enchanted fairy garden" next to the
deck. The framing is up for that awning, just
waiting to get all the metal at once time. This
weekend we began work on the South Runs, getting all but
one section removed and starting with the outside
fencing there. We moved all of the accessible
patio blocking from the old run into the new one.
We will be needing to purchase more 12x12 blocks before
we can finish that bit. If anyone has some that
needs to be hauled away... well that would be just
amazing. Next step is to complete the insulation
underneath (from the South side). Pushing hard to
get the runs and awnings completed while we still have
good weather. I can't believe our summer is fading
so quickly. Inside we are still holding for
drywall, which is the next step there.
The "Birds eye view" - North runs - the awning on
this side will extend about halfway over these runs.
When today's event is finished the patio block comes to
the outside edge of the gates.
South Runs - Here you can see the new fence line.
This is before the tear-out of the existing runs.
The awnings on this side will extend out to the edge of
where the small awning is. This will give us about
90% coverage. With today's event the right run
under the awning is removed and the first part of the
new fence by the steps is installed.
Now for the work
pictures
07/08/17 Event
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06/17/17 Event
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05/29/2017
- We had another wonderful sunny weekend. Things
are progressing super well. With the holiday
weekend we even took a bit of time for some art.
Really cool horse shoe hose holder. I so LOVE it.
From my brain, to Pats welding LOL. Finished the
hand rails on the front porch. We have another
horseshoe art project planned for the deck rail there.
Got the new entrance signs directing traffic to the
rescue entrance. A blob of stained wood that will
soon be something really creative. Also got a
great start on my enchanted fairy garden that is at the
entrance door. Pond tubs in place one pump
survived the winter, but need to replace the other.
Still need some really cool plants along the ramp deck
edge, thinking maybe fern and bleeding hearts.
Also got the skirting edge done on the North side.
Once we have the gravel and blocks in it is going to be
similar to what you see on the right side. Lots of
little stuff finished up this weekend. Tomorrow
Pat is brining home the first load of pea gravel for the
new North runs.
05/02/2017
- What an amazing weekend. We had wonderful turn
out of help and made great accomplishments. People came
spread through the days both Saturday and Sunday, which
worked out well with the tasks we had - seemed like we
had fresh hands when we needed them. We have the
ramp entrance nearly complete and should be finishing
that up this week. The planking on the ramp is all
done, but we need to do some work underneath the deck
area before we can complete planking there. We
sealed the cement, but not before painting a paw path to
show the way. For next months Intel event we will
be working on the north run fencing. Between now
and then we are going to finish up the ramp and entry -
and will be working inside on the drywall when weather
is bad.
The Volunteers
The Work
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04/26/2017
- Now that we have better weather we are spending every
moment pushing through. We have the counter cut for the
doggie bath tub, the plumbing is in with the exception
of completion of the tub, which can't be done until the
walls and floor are complete. The hot water heater
is in and I am really liking the propane in-line heater
so far.
We have the run spaces
cleaned and most of the posts cemented in ready for chain link
fencing. We still need to finalize on the gates before we can
cement in the closure posts and begin stretching the fencing.
The biggest visual
accomplishment is the cement pad and properly built steps at the
door of the house. We also have the framing in for the
deck portion of the entry ramp and are looking forward to a work
Saturday this weekend to complete the ramp.
The list of things
still to do is huge and we are constantly juggling funds.
Donations are very much in need to keep up this pace. If we
can keep the momentum we are hoping to be in the building within a
few months - at least - before the end of this year.
You can paypal
friends and family donation to
christy@displacedpetsrescue.com - or -
email me at that same
address if you want to mail in a donation. As a 501c3 your donations
is complete tax deductible.
02/21/2017 -
We made it through the winter storms a bit more
sensitive to the cold than we were, but pretty much
un-scathed, other than some limb cleanup to do. We
are anxious to see progress happening more quickly now
that we are beginning to see some blue skys (well today
anyway...).
We have most of the
insulation up inside the building - just the last section where
there is a bit of plumbing left. Once the plumbing is done we
will begin working on the drywall. Wow it feels good to say
that - LOL. We have the grooming sink faucet - very cool
industrial job for professional kitchens. It will need a
couple of alterations for our use, but quite excited to be using
that. And we have the plywood for the counter top.
Things are pretty stacked up inside right now with all the donated
product for the on-line store, so a bit challenging to work a
section at a time moving the stuff as we go, but it is working.
You can check out the on-line store at
http://DPRBoutique.com
Very excited to see some funds coming in for this wonderful product,
and we mailed out first orders out today.
We started work on the
Intel project and got the framing up for the awning between the shop
and house. This will be the walkway to the entrance of the
rescue room. It was a rainy day so we weren't able to get as
far as we hoped, but we got more done than we expected with the
pouring rain. We should get the plywood up this week.
A special thank you to all those who came to help us in the rain.
Your dedication to help and willingness to get soaking wet was
definitely recognized. Hopefully the workday for next month
will give us better weather.
As always funding continues to limit our
progress. Even with the Intel funds, which are a huge help,
they aren't enough to cover all that needs to be done or to cover
the bills from what we have done. Every single dollar makes a
difference here. Since we are doing all the work
ourselves all the funds we receive are going to the materials
needed. Here is the link to our You Caring Fundraiser or - you can paypal
friends and family donation to
christy@displacedpetsrescue.com - or -
email me at that same
address if you want to mail in a donation.
https://www.youcaring.com/displaced-pets-rescue-inc-501c3-546537
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01/05/2017 -
Welcome to a wonderful new year. We have so much
great stuff on our 2017 horizon. We are expecting
to be into our new building by mid year. There is
still a lot of finish work before we get there though.
We are expecting to need about $3000 more in materials
before we are move-in ready, so donations still are
greatly needed. We have the electrical and
plumbing nearly complete and hope to be starting with
the hallway connection to the main house, insulation and
drywall before the end of January.
We are way pleased to
announce that we will be receiving an Intel Grant targeted for
completion of the covered runs and covered entryway. We have
several events scheduled for those efforts.
Click here to see that schedule (.pdf)
Here is the link to our You Caring Fundraiser or - you can paypal
friends and family donation to
christy@displacedpetsrescue.com - or -
email me at that same
address if you want to mail in a donation.
https://www.youcaring.com/displaced-pets-rescue-inc-501c3-546537
10/23/2016 - I know that
my posts have lagged just a bit. That does not mean we aren't
working though :) We have made great progress.
Have some of the ventilation fans in and most of the wiring done.
All of the wood is on the roof and we are working this weekend on
the metal. That metal is going on both the existing
house and the expansion. We don't want to ever have to worry
about roofing again and this is the perfect option for us.
Here are some pictures
of the roof work. The first is all of the metal in the truck
waiting for us to move it too the roof LOL. Pat used the
pressure washer to clean of the moss and tree debree off of the
house. I love the ones showing the progression. The metal
is going on very well. Pat is a bit anxious about doing around
the roof vents and the fireplace. We have decided to remove
the skylight in the kitchen. It isn't energy efficient,
lets a lot of heat and cold in, and is a leak worry. We are
going to mount a light in the upper part of the hole in the kitchen so it still
gives the appearance of being a skylight on the inside.
Here is the link to our You Caring Fundraiser or - you can paypal
friends and family donation to
christy@displacedpetsrescue.com - or -
email me at that same
address if you want to mail in a donation.
https://www.youcaring.com/displaced-pets-rescue-inc-501c3-546537/donate?utm_source=widget#wp
09/23/2016 - I love to
report progress. Made great headway on the roof - hopefully it
will be ready for metal in the next week or so. Washer and
dryer are in use - with a temporary water connection till we get the
hot water heater in. Gotta get moving on that though as it was
31 degrees this morning and need some stuff to happen before we get
freezing nights... To many things not enough time. Our
helpers Ken and Nick were amazing. I couldn't believe how much
they got done. We might just beat the weather after all.
I got the doors to the office
re-finished and working on putting on the varnish coats. They
are turning out wonderful and will be very excited to see them go
into place.
