JT and Princess
One of my jobs at Shep’s is to write thank you notes to people who donate by mail. These days, most donations are electronic, but we still receive a fair …
Shelter Angels
“Hero” is a word that is often overused. To me, it means a person who sacrifices themself for the good of others, not for reward, but simply because it is …
Sanctuary & Adoption
At Shep’s Place, we don’t call ourselves a rescue or a shelter, but a Sanctuary. It’s a comforting term, implying safety and rest. But, when applied to an animal facility, …
We are Open!
Well folks, it only took 2 years of planning, and a year of active volunteer work, but Shep’s Place is finally open. We received our Animal Shelter license from the …
The LAST Renovation Update 3/28/19
After several months of work by our friends at KC Custom Design, the renovations at Shep’s Place are almost complete. So this will be the last update; in a matter …
Renovation Update 3/2/19
The renovation work at Shep’s Place continues. It’s been difficult to work outside, due to the weather; the play yards are soaked and frozen. Still, they have begun putting up …
Renovation Update 2/16/19
Despite the lousy weather, the crew has continued working on the renovations at Shep’s Place. The most visible sign is outside, where they have been putting up the privacy fence …
Renovation Update 2/2/19
It may have been cold outside, but Adam, Caleb and the crew from KC Custom Design were hard at work inside this week. We passed the city electrical and plumbing …
Renovation Update 1/27/19
The guys from KC Custom Design put in a full week of work on the renovations. Here are a few photos of what they’ve done. The garage door has been …