Submitted by Cape Coral resident Pamela Aubuchon
Plans are progressing forward for the new Cape Coral Animal Shelter – Bringing it to the Cape!
In partnership with the City of Cape Coral, a number of Cape Coral citizens created a new non-profit organization dedicated to engaging a special bond between people and animals by means of adoption services, medical care, education and training for the prevention of cruelty and abandonment. The Cape Coral Animal Shelter (CCAS) will provide a safe place where animals will remain in skilled care until they are placed in a qualified, forever home.
John Szerlag, City Manager, along with City Officials, believes in and supports the project. City Manager Szerlag will recommend the land lease agreement for the CCAS be placed on the agenda for the Cape Coral City Mayor and Council to review and vote on in the very near future. Once this request has been placed on the City Council agenda, the CCAS hopes all will come and show their support regarding the leasing of the land for the Cape Coral Animal Shelter project. If approved, the new shelter will be located on a 4 acre tract of land, north of Sun Splash Water Park.
A 5,000 sq.ft. commercially structured manufactured building will be the start of the project, with the ability to expand. Several local area businesses and organizations, such as LAI Designs, via their services, and Lee County Sheriff’s Office, via their successful Cell Dog Training Program, have committed support for the Cape Coral Animals Shelter.
An executive board and talented volunteer committee devoted to bringing the shelter to Cape Coral have been heavily involved in the planning and fundraising efforts of the project and will continue their efforts to bring this very special project to life.
The Cape Coral Animal Shelter organization will hold their committee meetings on the 1st Thursday of every month, 5:30pm at the Hampton Inn Suites, located at 619 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral. All those who would like to be involved in continuing the efforts to bring Cape Coral its first animal shelter are welcome to attend.
Please visit www.capecoralanimalshelter.com, or the Cape Coral Animal Shelter Facebook page for the latest news and updates on this special project for the animals and residents of Cape Coral. Anyone with questions or requests to be added to the email list may call or email the organization at 239.800.9752 or send an email to: info@capecoralanimalshelter.com Tax deductible donations for the shelter and its campaign may be mailed to: 1217 Cape Coral Parkway E., Suite 235, Cape Coral, FL 33904.
