The Heartache    Puppies dumped in ditches. Cats left in homes when families move. Dogs tied to picnic tables at rest areas.    The Hope    Raise $265,000 to build an Animal Shelter in Jones County by Summer 2007.  (Includes one-year salary for full-time shelter director and one year of utility costs).    The Opportunity    You have the power to help stop the pain and suffering of homeless animals in Jones County. Here are a few of the many opportunities available.   Giving Opportunities   Donation of Acreage on which the Animal Shelter can be constructed.  Ideally this land will be a short drive from 151 North, between Martelle & Monticello.  On-site signage will recognize the donor.   ALL monetary donations, in addition to those outlined under Naming Opportunities, are welcome and appreciated.   Naming Opportunities The following Naming Opportunities are available for specified contributions. Each Donor will be recognized with a plaque in an appropriate area of the Animal Shelter with the Name of the Sponsoring Individual or Business, OR if preferred, a Pet Memorial with a picture.   $250 Each / / Dog Kennels (13 kennels available for adoptable dogs)   $5,000 / / Dog Wing:  Leading into all dog kennels   $250 Each / / Cat Cages (12 cages available for adoptable cats)   $5,000 / / Indoor-Outdoor Cat Colony Room   $5,000 / / Meeting Room   $200 Each / / Bricks in Lobby with inscribed memorial   $5,000 / / Veterinary Care Room   $$$ Naming Rights to the Animal Shelter to be determined       (i.e., Koppenhaver Animal Care Center)      The Shelter    Check out the exterior and interior plan for the shelter!  Click on the image to enlarge.              Donation Information Please make checks out to:  Animal Welfare Foundation Shelter Fund or AWF Shelter Fund Please send shelter donations to: AWF Shelter Fund 2512 Davenport Avenue Oxford Junction, IA 52323 If you have further questions or want to find out how else you can help with the campaign, please contact us at (563) 826-2208 or wesavepets@netins.net. In The Press Editorial - Cedar Rapids Gazette - December 26, 2007 Supervisors Reject Land Request - Cedar Rapids Gazette - November 30, 2007 Shelter Article - Cedar Rapids Gazette - May 17, 2006 Shelter Story - KCRG TV9 - May 18, 2006 Full Page Ad - Cedar Rapids Gazette - July 8, 2006