Our New Shelter

Bide Awhile Animal Shelter Building Campaign a Success

In May of 2009, with more than $540,000 raised, Bide Awhile Animal Shelter announced the "official" closing of its incredibly successful Building a Better Bide Awhile Campaign.

For the last several years, Bide Awhile's volunteers worked tirelessly to raise the funds needed to create a new Shelter. Our new Bide Awhile opened its doors to homeless animals in April 2008 and every day we've seen the benefits of having this new facility.

Executive Director Darrold Gould says, "This is an amazing place that not only allows us to rescue more animals but helps us to provide a much healthier environment for all of the cats and dogs in our care". President of Bide Awhile's Board of Directors, Brenda Ruggles says "This has been an incredible journey for everyone associated with this undertaking. Our donors and supporters have overwhelmed us with their generosity - everyone from the building suppliers to the trades people, from our friends in the community to our members and volunteers. We are especially grateful for the overwhelming kindness of our friend and lead donor donalee Moulton, Principal of Quantum Communications with her donation of $100,000. donalee truly understands and values Bide Awhile's role in our community".

Says Ruggles "At last, we have the facility we've desperately needed for many years". And although Bide Awhile is still working on achieving their goal of $650,000, the cost of the new building, Ruggles says "We're confidant that the enthusiasm and support of our volunteers and our community will help us succeed in this final stage. We want nothing more than to turn all of our energy towards the work of caring for homeless animals".