The Search For Dog Kennels And Runs Ends In Much More

In 2009, the Central Vermont Humane Society was
facing a problem of too few dog kennels and
runs. Simply put, they had run out of available
space.

Enter Ruby's Run, a boarding facility for cats
and dogs only a few miles away. The owners
decided it was time to close shop. The Central
Vermont Humane Society took a look at the
available property and pounced.

Not only did Ruby's Run already have many of the
facilities a humane society would need, but it
also had an excellent site. The humane society
was on a dirt road over a bridge and off of a
major route. If you missed the sign, you missed
the turn off. A 4-wheel drive vehicle was often
required to get to the humane society due to the
condition of the road.

Located on a major route, Ruby's Run is set back
but highly visible. The sign, set up on owned
property, was large and easy to see. There were
multiple acres of cleared space for walking dogs
or holding fundraising events in the front of
the building. There were more than twice as
many acres around the sides and back, also
cleared and fenced.

After the purchase of Ruby's Run, it took
several months before the humane society could
move in. After struggling for years with
inadequate and inefficient space concerns in
their earlier site, they took their time
planning the new one.

While many amenities were already at Ruby's Run,
others were not. The cat area was quite small,
as was the medical treatment area. A humane
society needs to separate the strays that owners
might collect from those animals that are up for
adoption. Months went into the planning of the
new facility, while fundraising efforts
continued.

Finally, in September of 2009, the construction
was begun. They created a whole new wing for
the cats. The former cat boarding area was
combined with the previous animal treatment area
to create a medical facility. Offices were
formed upstairs. A meeting area, used to decide
if a potential adoptee will get along with
established pets, was created. The basement was
turned into a training area, as well as an
exercise area for inclement weather.

Every square inch of the former Ruby's Run has
been developed into something to meet the needs
of the Central Vermont Humane Society. The
construction continued into 2010, chronicled by
a blog. Many volunteers assisted with the
painting, cleaning, and moving.

Towards the end of February 2010, everything was
ready. The move of animals and supplies to the
new place took place. Due to the amount of
planning, everything went smoothly. The animals
easily adapted to their new homes, and the space
was equipped for anything the staff required.

In the end, it was clear that what started as a
search for more dog kennels and runs ended up as
a benefit for more than just the animals. The
new place has spurred more visitors and more
donations. This has allowed the humane society
to hire more staff to care for its increased
population.


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