Penny and Addie are the most recent examples of our need for this Dog House. This mother and daughter pair came to us several months ago from a living situation that left them traumatized. While their owners didn’t intend to cause harm, these two suffered, both mentally and physically, while living in a small space with seven other dogs. When they arrived, Penny came with a litter of puppies; we saw the little ones come and go, but Penny and Addie stayed in our care.

It has been 5 months since we first met this pair of dogs. As our facility grew full, a kind foster welcomed them into their beautiful, fenced-in yard. Our diligent staff and volunteers have worked with specialists to create a behavioral rehabilitation plan, and we’re seeing progress! However, winter is coming, and our staff must make a twice-daily drive to attend to their daily needs and provide lots of calm, quiet, consistent love.

Penny and Addie are not anomalies. As an animal welfare nonprofit, we know we will see dogs like them again. Our goal is to be prepared and set every animal in our care up for success. The proposed Dog House will allow us to serve our surrounding community more fully. The proximity of the Dog House to the main facility will provide more quality care for the animals and will save staff time and transportation costs. Color Country Animal Welfare prides itself on finding a forever home for every animal. With a secondary space, we are certain our mission will succeed tenfold.