Monroe County Friends of Animals

“Provide for and continuously improve the health, happiness and fortunes
of the homeless and abandoned cats and dogs in Monroe County”

We desperately need a new animal shelter in Monroe County; and we need your help to build it.

When we opened the shelter more than 17 years ago, it was never intended to be the county’s permanent shelter. At the time, the county was in dire need for a shelter. We were fortunate to find a former veterinarian office that the county could lease temporarily.

The facility is now old and deteriorating. The HVAC and septic systems are failing. Additionally, proper plumbing, floor coatings and ventilation were never provided.

Current dog housing
Our dogs are housed outside in small kennels and must endure the harsh summer heat, rain and cold winters. The kennels do not have individual waste drains.
The Shelter staff work in cramped unproductive conditions because the rooms in the building are too small. The building was not designed to be an animal shelter

You can help us build a new shelter
The Monroe County Friends of Animals recognized the need for a new shelter years ago and started planning for it.

We have been setting aside funds, have acquired the land, have done preliminary design work and have reached a cost-sharing agreement with Monroe County to operate the shelter after it is built. Our next step will be a capital campaign to raise the remaining funds we need.

The new shelter will provide:
• A Permanent solution for the shelter. The current facility is leased by the county and relocation is inevitable.
• More space and a more efficient floor plan for our staff and volunteers.
• Cat and dog housing that meets the industry guidelines for shelters. This means two compartment housing areas with adequate space for dogs and cats. Indoor/outdoor compartments for dogs.
• Modern air exchange system, proper plumbing and surface coatings to control the spread of bacteria and common shelter viruses. This creates a healthier environment for people and animals.
Please consider donating today so we can build a new shelter.
Your gift is greatly appreciated and helps us to build a new shelter for the thousands of homeless animals who depend on us and need our help finding forever, loving homes