FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2013
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Town Continues Upgrade of Animal Shelter with ‘Paws to Remember’ Patio
Port Washington, NY –Following through on the administration’s commitment to helping residents nurture their pets’ well-being, North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman and the Town Board today unveiled a new paved patio at the Animal Shelter, featuring bricks inscribed with tributes to residents’ pets and wireless internet connection.
The patio, named “Paws to Remember,” was made possible through collaboration with the Shelter Connection, the Animal Shelter’s not-for-profit partner. The project was completed at no-cost to the taxpayers, as the construction was funded by the sale of pavers to residents who wished to permanently memorialize their current pets or their pets of years gone.Following through on the administration’s commitment to helping residents nurture their pets’ well-being, North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman and the Town Board today unveiled a new paved patio at the Animal Shelter, featuring bricks inscribed with tributes to residents’ pets and wireless internet connection.
The patio, named “Paws to Remember,” was made possible through collaboration with the Shelter Connection, the Animal Shelter’s not-for-profit partner. The project was completed at no-cost to the taxpayers, as the construction was funded by the sale of pavers to residents who wished to permanently memorialize their current pets or their pets of years gone.
The patio, which also boasts wrought iron outdoor furniture, was financed by the sale of the inscribed bricks, relieving taxpayers from having to foot the bill. More than 70 pavers have been sold so far.
Town Animal Shelter personnel were joined at the ribbon-cutting ceremony by a host of elected officials including Town Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, Town Clerk Leslie Gross, Councilwomen Dina De Giorgio, Lee Seeman and Anna Kaplan, and Councilman Angelo Ferrara. County Legislators Judi Bosworth and Wayne Wink also attended.
The capital improvement project is the second phase a three-phase plan to upgrade the Animal Shelter. The first phase was completed in 2008 and involved expanding the front lobby and waiting area. Phase three, a planned extension of the dog kennels, is yet to be scheduled.
The Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter makes dogs available for adoption and is responsible for enforcing local and state animal protection, control and licensing laws, and administering Town dog control services.
For more information on the Shelter or on adopting a pet, please call 311.
The patio, which also boasts wrought iron outdoor furniture, was financed by the sale of the inscribed bricks, relieving taxpayers from having to foot the bill. More than 70 pavers have been sold so far.
Town Animal Shelter personnel were joined at the ribbon-cutting ceremony by a host of elected officials including Town Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, Town Clerk Leslie Gross, Councilwomen Dina De Giorgio, Lee Seeman and Anna Kaplan, and Councilman Angelo Ferrara. County Legislators Judi Bosworth and Wayne Wink also attended.
The capital improvement project is the second phase a three-phase plan to upgrade the Animal Shelter. The first phase was completed in 2008 and involved expanding the front lobby and waiting area. Phase three, a planned extension of the dog kennels, is yet to be scheduled.
The Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter makes dogs available for adoption and is responsible for enforcing local and state animal protection, control and licensing laws, and administering Town dog control services.
For more information on the Shelter or on adopting a pet, please call 311.
Town Animal Shelter Director Susan Hassett addresses the crowd, flanked by elected officials and Town personnel.
From left, Town Councilwomen Lee Seeman and Anna Kaplan, County Legislator Judi Bosworth, Town Public Safety Commissioner Andy DeMartin, Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, Dr. Robert Slifkin of the Shelter Connection, Animal Shelter Director Susan Hassett, Town Clerk Leslie Gross, Town Councilman Angelo Ferrara, County Legislator Wayne Wink, Town Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, Feral Cat Coordinator Lisa Goldman Studley, and Scott Halleran