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Quarterly Newsletter | Events | Our New Property at Yarrambat

"YARRAMBAT"
A New Property to take SADS into the Future!


Our new 33-acre property at Yarrambat has a permit for 210 dogs and 50 cats. In order to make the property operational as an animal shelter, we're required to (1) erect an acoustic fence and (2) modify the existing boarding kennels and cattery to comply with our shelter code. Once we complete these alterations we will operate Yarrambat in conjunction with our current home in Glen Iris to dramatically expand our work.


 

10 Jun 2011: Our Yarrambat property is progressing well and enabling us to save more and more animals. It has been invaluable in acting as a boarding facility for our dogs and cats. There has been much interest and support for this project with staff and volunteers devoted to their four-legged charges and loving the property which they enthusiastically tend. Our architect and town planner are now entering the final stages in preparing the plans to be put to the Nillumbik council to enable us to convert to a fully operational and compliant animal shelter (as opposed to a boarding facility) and we hope to have exciting news of this soon.

02 Nov 2010: For reasons beyond our control we've had unexpected delays with the plans, but in the meantime we're able to provide boarding for many needy animals. We're also able to proceed with our water-storage plans for the property involving a system of underground and above-ground tanks. This season's wonderful rains bode well for those plans! We're also delighted to report that there's a growing body of local interest and volunteers which is very encouraging and exciting for our future at Yarrambat!

29 July 2010: We're in need of handyman tools (axe, set of screwdrivers, etc), gardening tools (hedge clippers, pitch fork, etc) as well as a strong sturdy ladder and a 3-step ladder for indoor use. If you can help, please ring us on 0418 389 810. Thank you!

 

>> Click here for property photos (new photos added 4th November) ...


 

HOW TO HELP #1— DONATE to the YARRAMBAT APPEAL


Aerial photo showing fence line


Our newly completed fence (Feb 2010)

>> Click here for more photos of our new acoustic wall ...

Thank you for your
wonderful response to the
$104,000 Acoustic Fence Appeal!


The first step to making Yarrambat operational as an animal shelter was to construct the required
acoustic fence at a cost of $104,000.

Thanks to your wonderful generosity, and especially the major donation from the "Handley Trust" at the instigation of Fran Handley, the fence is now nearing completion and we're preparing for the next step — modifying the kennels and cattery to comply with our shelter code.

We'll soon post details of the required modifications together with an appeal to help us fund that work.
We will very much need your help.
This is a huge financial commitment but it's worth it for the animals. Please help us to help them.

Many municipalities are already desperate for us to take their dogs so they won't have to kill them. In order to save those dogs and many more, we MUST get the new property operational as soon as possible.


If you have any questions, don't hesitate to
ring us on (03) 9824 7928 or (03) 9885 1188

>> Click here to donate

All donations tax deductible

Donations of $1,000 or more
will be acknowledged on our website

 

 

HOW TO HELP #2 — DONATE GOODS — Gardening & handyman tools

29 July 2010: We're in need of handyman tools (axe, set of screwdrivers, etc), gardening tools (hedge clippers, pitch fork, etc) as well as a 3-step ladder for indoor use. If you can help, please ring us on 0418 389 810.

 

HOW TO HELP #3 — VOLUNTEERING — GARDENING & GROUNDS WORK

23 June 2010: We need volunteers to help with the grounds and garden at Yarrambat. It's a 33-acre property in lovely surroundings with great views! We'd love to get together a group with a team leader to organise things. If you'd like to help, please ring us at the shelter on (03) 9824 7928 or 0418 389 810.

30 January 2010: As time goes on, we'll be seeking volunteers to help with all kinds of work including property maintenance, kennels, cattery, gardening, residence maintenance, help with removal, etc. As specific needs arise, we'll post them here.

Note about public transport: There's good public transport to our Yarrambat property via both bus and train. A public bus from Kew runs straight past our front door. In addition, the Hurstbridge train station (Hurstbridge line) is only 5 minutes away by car so we can easily do pickups from there. We'll post more detailed information shortly.

   
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