As we enter the Holiday Season Rebuild Hi-Tor want to take a moment to thank the hundreds, the thousands of people who are supporting the effort to Rebuild Hi-Tor. As we have stated so many time in the past, Hi-Tor is Rockland County's sole animal shelter. It is old, it is in disrepair and it is inadequate for today's needs.
The new building as designed will not only accommodate the residents of today's shelter but will be able to sustain itself as animal populations increase. We are well on our way towards our goal of raising $750,000 to build this new facility. We do, however, have a long way to go. We have all been encouraged by the outpouring of support and we know that by this time next year we will se a new Hi-Tor in place.
A little update. We are still working out details with the County to secure the required space for the new property. We do hope we have this matter settled before the New Year so that we can break ground in January. This will be something we will all hear about in the near future. Look for the big day when we have shovels in hand to dig that first shovel-full of dirt commemorating the start of the construction.
Events are a big part of the Rebuild effort and we have several upcoming. Tabling will be done on every Saturday in December and January at PetSmart, Shop Rite in Pearl River and The Palisades Center Mall. We will be adding other locations but volunteers are needed to staff these tables so if you may be interested in volunteering contact volunteer@rebuildhitor.org.
Saturday December 8 marks the last day of an entire week that had The Dog House in Nanuet take coupons from customers that will give them a total from which 10% will be donated to Rebuild. Go out on Saturday and eat a dog or two and then visit Hi-Tor at PetSmart just on the other side of Route 59.
On December 13, D's Bagels and Brunch in Congers will help the Rebuild effort by donating 10% of all purchases that day to Rebuild. Have your morning cup at D's and enjoy one (or more) of their delicious bagels. They make great sandwiches too!
January sees us (so far) with dining events at Harbourside Grill on Route 303 in West Nyack on December 14 during their evening dinner service and 10% will go to Rebuild. We will then be at Rocco's on January 15 for lunch and dinner. Rocco is donating 15% from all the coupons he will be collecting so make sure to bring one or mention Hi-Tor for Rocco to give you the coupon.
On January 23 one of the finest fine dining experiences in Rockland County can be had at Grande Centrale in Congers. This grand old restaurant and new owner Christine will be donating 10% of all revenue that evening to Rebuild. As we get more restaurants and business' signing on to help Hi-Tor we will pass it on through the Patch and on FB.
Like the Rebuild Hi-Tor Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lenny.nathan/posts/132075993614535?ref=notif¬if_t=like#!/groups/361735450566759/ Another way you can help Rebuild is to visit the Animal Rescue Site. http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3&link=ctg_ars_shelterchallenge_from_shelterchallengeconfirmation
Through December 16 they are running a poll and winners will get grants. Hi-Tor, as of today, is in 3rd place only .34% out of 2nd place. With 2nd place Hi-Tor will win a grant. You can vote on this site EVERY DAY from any of your electronic devices. This is one time that "stuffing" the ballot box is legal and we will win that grant with your help
.A special thank you to all who participated in and made our prior events a success. This also includes a shout out to Caesar's Grille, The Turn and Cinco de Mayo. We were so pleasantly surprised when we arrived at Cinco de Mayo and the staff gave us a check that a customer had left for us the night before. $500 from a single person to help this Rebuild effort is a huge amount and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. If every pet owner in Rockland simply donated $3.00 for every pet they own to Rebuild we would have the money needed for the new shelter. www.rebuildhitor.org
Lenny Nathan
Media Chair for Rebuild Hi-Tor
