The dogs sheltered by the Cayman Islands Humane Society recently got a little lift thanks to Ogier.
A dozen Ogier and Humane Society volunteers came together to assemble new raised dog beds for the shelter, a project that was funded by the Ogier Animal Trust. The Trust, which is funded by donations from Ogier staff, was created earlier this year to assist the Humane Society in its efforts to improve the existing facility, and to offer a second chance to those animals who cannot find loving homes here in Cayman, stated a press release.
Drills in hand, the volunteers framed and upholstered the new beds, which will keep the dogs cool and elevated off the shelter floor. The beds, an adaptation of a popular commercially-produced design, are constructed using PVC pipes and canvas, materials similar to those used for patio furniture. The materials are ideal for use at the shelter, as they are durable, breathable and easy to maintain. More than two dozen beds were built, and are now available for use and for sale at the shelter.
The bed-building project is not the first to be funded by the Ogier Animal Trust. This summer, Ogier funded and assisted in a Broward transfer, transporting 16 puppies to Ft. Lauderdale for adoption.
Ogier business development and marketing manager Denise Gower assisted with the transfer, and said that the experience was incredibly rewarding. ‘The Humane Society is dear to the hearts of many of us at Ogier, and we are pleased that our contributions will help accomplish so much,’ she said.
‘We are particularly pleased to be able to assist with the Broward transfer programme, which offers animals a better chance at adoption. The Broward facility is impressive, and its staff does an excellent job of placing these animals in homes. This makes it an ideal partner for the local Humane Society, which works tirelessly to find homes for unwanted pets around the island.’
The Humane Society runs a number of programmes aimed at controlling the pet population in Cayman. In addition to the Broward transfer programme, the organisation offers a free spay and neuter clinic which, once embraced by the community, will begin to address the frequency of unwanted litters throughout the island.
Donations for this service are encouraged. Although the clinic exists to make this service available at all income levels, the Humane Society is a non-profit organisation that relies entirely on memberships, donations and fundraising. The Book Loft and adjacent Thrift Store are the only two income-producing portions of the Humane Society. Even here, it is dependent on donations of sales stock- one of the reasons corporate donations remain so important to its continued success.
‘Ogier is an unfailing supporter of the Cayman Islands Humane Society,’ said Humane Society board member Lesley Agostinelli. ‘Many Ogier employees are dedicated volunteers at the Shelter and donate both time and money to assist the society with its task of caring for the unwanted and abandoned animals as well as advocating the message of spay and neuter to the community.
‘A number of members of staff are foster parents to our sick animals that are in need of special attention, undertake home checks for adoptions, and volunteer to assist with everyday and much needed tasks like dog walking and training,’ she said.
‘ We are always grateful when organisations want to become involved with the Humane Society, and we hope that many others will follow Ogier’s lead.’
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For more information on the Cayman Islands Humane Society, or to make a contribution to the Ogier Animal Trust, visit their website at www.caymanhumanesociety.com.
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