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Pottsville Shelter Faces Urgent Shutdown: Dogs Need New Home
19 Jul
Summary
- State inspectors ordered the dilapidated large dog building shut down.
- The shelter needs $370,000 for demolition and a new building.
- Donations are crucial for the shelter's continued operation and new construction.
The Hillside SPCA in Pottsville must soon close its large dog building following a directive from state inspectors who deemed it unsafe and beyond repair. Constructed in 1980, the facility has deteriorated significantly, with issues like falling ceilings, leaking pipes, and holes in the walls.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture officials have given the shelter until early fall to vacate the building, prompting plans for demolition in late July. Hillside SPCA aims to have a new, modern pole building operational by late August.
This new structure is essential to continue serving homeless dogs, with officials emphasizing it's a promise for future generations. The project's total cost, including demolition, is estimated at $370,000.
Hillside SPCA, which receives minimal county funding and no state money, relies almost entirely on donations for its $1.2 million annual budget. Past projects, totaling $400,000, were also donor-funded.
The organization is appealing to the community and corporations for contributions to fund this critical capital campaign. They highlight the building's 40-year history of providing safety and second chances for countless animals.
