A committee has been formed to address the need for a new Patagonia dog pound. The committee, which first met on January 14, hopes to raise $10,000 for a new block structure, with a tin roof, dog runs and perimeter fencing. The committee has already received $800 in donations, and three anonymous donors have promised materials for eight dog runs with roofing and gates, worth approximately $6,000; perimeter fencing and a $500 matching challenge grant. The matching grant stipulates that an additional $500 be raised in order to receive it.
The committee has planned a Burger Burn and Auction Fundraiser for April 26, subject to council approval. They hope to have a 50-50 raffle. The winner gets half of the money taken in, and the other half goes in as a donation and are considering a “brick bake sale,” in which donors can purchase bricks that will carry their names and be installed at the new facility.
The Committee officers are Charlie Montoy, President; Diane Isakson, Vice President; Toni Hansen, Secretary; and Sandy Young, Treasurer. Also part of the committee are Susie Bergier, Tami Young and 10-year- old twins Brianna and Hanna Young, whose participation in the project will fulfill their 4-H community service requirement.
The location of the new facility has not been determined and is, again, subject to the approval of the council. The committee meets again on February 11, at which time they plan to finalize details of their fundraising event.
Contributions should be made in the form of a check and should be payable to the Town of Patagonia. A notation of “Animal Control Enclosures” should be included on the check, which can be delivered to Patagonia Town Hall. All checks are tax deductible. For further information or in-kind gifts, please call Charlie Montoy at 394-2363 or Sandy Young at 394-2226.