Why This Building Changes Everything
Right now, our wildlife rehabilitation and shepherd rescue operations are limited by what we can do without a dedicated facility. This building isn't just infrastructure — it's the difference between turning animals away and saving their lives.
Wildlife Intake
A proper intake and triage space to receive injured wildlife — birds, mammals, waterfowl — safely and immediately.
Shepherd Rescue
Year-round indoor capacity for dogs in medical recovery, behavioral assessment, and quarantine protocols.
Rehab & Release
Dedicated recovery rooms, pre-release conditioning areas, and specialized habitats for animals recovering for return to the wild.
Lyme Prevention Mission
Houses the guinea hen program supporting our secondary mission of Lyme disease awareness and prevention in Northern New York.
24×40 Timberframe Rescue Center
Wildlife & Shepherd Rescue - Rehab Center
Heron Bay Cliffs — Northern New York
24×40 Two Bay Garage Timberframe Kit — Jamaica Cottage Shop · To be converted into the Wildlife & Shepherd Rescue - Rehab Center
Building Fund Breakdown
Every dollar donated goes directly to construction. As a 501(c)(3), we pay no platform fees on Zeffy donations, and all administrative costs are covered separately.
- 🪵 Timberframe Kit (Jamaica Cottage Shop) — 24×40 with 2-door garage & dormer loft $38,000–$42,000
- 🏗️ Foundation & Concrete Slab — 30×46 ft · 3' overhang · 6" crusher run · 6" reinforced pour $10,000
- 🏠 Siding & roofing materials $10,000
- 🔧 Frame raising & labor $15,000
- ☀️ Off-grid solar, electrical & plumbing (expandable over time) $8,000
- 🚪 Doors, windows & insulation $8,000
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🏥 Interior fit-out — kennels, rehab & intake stations
$5,000
Dog kennels & runs (galvanized panels)Wildlife intake cages & isolation enclosuresTreatment & exam tableFeeding & watering stationsSink & wash stationStorage shelving & supply cabinetsQuarantine area partitionLighting & ventilation fixtures
- 📋 Permits $1,000
- 🛡️ Contingency & reserve $14,000
Budget estimates based on current Northern New York material and labor costs. Final figures may vary. Any surplus funds will be held for building maintenance and the next phase of facility development.
What Each Milestone Unlocks
Our build is phased — reaching each milestone lets us move forward on a specific part of the project rather than waiting for full funding.
Donate to the Building Fund
All donations are processed through Zeffy — a 0% fee platform — so 100% of your gift reaches the animals. You will receive a tax-deductible donation receipt as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Our Donors
Every name here chose to be part of this. We are grateful to each of them.
Latest News
The building fund is officially open! We've broken ground on planning and are working with a local contractor on final specs. Every dollar brings us closer to opening day.
Every Dollar Builds Something Real
This isn't a wish list — it's a plan. With your help, we will build a facility that lets us say yes to more animals, more rescues, and more second chances.