We’re Making Progress!
Many of the most time-consuming parts of the renovation of the former Mt Vernon Veterinary Clinic building are over. The plumbing is done and the electrical complete. The roof repairs have been tended to and tons and tons of refuse, junk, muck and more have been...
Room Naming Opportunities Now Available
We're making progress! Soon there will be a private humane society and adoption center in Franklin County! But to achieve the next step of our historical journey, finish the repairs, purchase the equipment needed, hire and train a team of dedicated staff and...
Rounding out January with Roof Repairs
Yes, that is a man on the roof! With the electrical almost done and clean out continuing, our roofer is hard at work making the repairs needed to keep our pets dry even in the hardest rains. Luckily the forecast looks dry and hopefully he can get things taken care...
Thank you Precinct #3 Commissioner Charlie Emerson
Now, that's a bunch of junk. Literally. Many thanks to Precinct #3 Commissioner Charlie Emerson for helping us facilitate use of a dump truck to clear out some of the trash, ceiling tiles and construction materials so work can proceed on the new adoption center....
Thank you to Sheriff Ricky Jones and the Franklin County Volunteer Inmate Program
We recently had the opportunity to welcome members of the Franklin County Volunteer Inmate Program led by led by Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones. These guys joined PAWS volunteers and board members to tackle the really dirty jobs - removing the damaged ceiling...
Electric is happening!
More exciting progress - electrical repairs by Kelly with Bohlken Electric Service. It's a beehive of activity this week! DONATE TODAY. THE SOONER WE RAISE THE FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE NEEDED REPAIRS, THE SOONER WE CAN START HELPING PETS IN NEED.
Thank You Franklin County Commissioners
As the electrical repairs and updates to the new adoption center near completion, we need to say a belated, but heart-felt thank you to the Franklin County Commissioners who approved an allocation of $10,000 to PAWS of Franklin County for electrical repairs at their...
December 2023 Clean Up Update
Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones brought some members of the Franklin County Volunteer Inmate Program by to help clean out all the left-over wood, damaged ceiling tiles, dirt and debris. Precinct #3 Commissioner Charlie Emerson helped facilitate the dump truck...
December 2023 Electrical Update
Kelly from Bohlken Electric began work on the electrical repairs and remodeling needed. The building inspectors had focused on the Romex wiring throughout the building, with multiple areas where wire exposure poses risks above the known risks of having Romex wiring....
Progress we can see!
Thanks to some amazing volunteers, the large storage room is finally cleaned out and the glass is installed in what will be the cat adoption room. After the inspections, the plans, the estimates, the fundraising and all the red tape - finally progress we can see and...
