As the holidays approach and Phase 1of the renovation nears completion, the canines and humans of Greyhound adoption Service want to thank all of our supporters and adopters for your outpouring of generosity.  After a break for Christmas, we will meet you back her online next week for the latest updates.  Merry Christmas to all...and to all a good new year!

11/30/11:  Greyt progress in the last two days.  The right and rear kennel suites areas are just about ready for roofing.  The left side where the quarantine room will be is prepared to be framed.  Many thanks to all the volunteers for Dumpster Aid who have already come by to help and for those volunteering for Saturday.  You will hear from Marilyn Friday regarding times.  Please remember your work gloves, wear thick soled shoes and work clothes. 

The right and rear kennel suites areas are framed, trimmed and just about ready for roofing.


The quarantine area is readied for framing.

11/28/11:  The dumpster arrived late this afternoon.  Be a part of DUMPSTER AID!  This week will require the transfer of lots of old building debris to a large dumpster.  WE NEED HELP.  The building debris and trash needs to be loaded onto the dumpster.  We need volunteers every day this week.  If you can help  - any day for however much time you can - call Marilyn at 978-462-7973.  Saturday will be a Dumpster Marathon to complete every last bit of the loading before the dumpster is picked up.  By helping you can take heart in knowing that you have contributed to a better future for the greyhounds. And BYOWG - bring your own work gloves!  A big "roo" from the hounds.

11/27/11:  Sunday was off to a foggy start.  Volunteers continued to work on framing, foundations and clean-up.  Volunteers are needed all week through Saturday to help load the dumpster. Volunteers are also needed to help pack up the remaining items in the kennel  To help, call Marilyn at 978-462-7973.

This is part of the trash that needs to be loaded into the dumpster.


The path to the construction area in the rear goes up the left side of the driveway.


Prepping the right side for the final roofing.


Working on the rear of the building.


The interior of the building is partially empty.  Crates double as storage.  More help for packing is needed.

11/26/11:   Be a part of DUMPSTER AID!  This week will require the transfer of lots of old building debris to a large dumpster.  WE NEED HELP.  The dumpster is scheduled to arrive at the kennel on Monday.  Starting Monday and every day this week, we need workers to load up the dumpster.  If you can help  - any day for however much time you can - call Marilyn at 978-462-7973.  Saturday will be a Dumpster Marathon to complete every last bit of the loading before the dumpster is picked up.  By helping you can take heart in knowing that you have contributed to a better future for the greyhounds. And BYOWG - bring your own work gloves!  A big "roo" from the hounds.

11/25/11: Black Friday was a work day at GAS.  With the help of additional workers, the nails and wood flew fast a furious.  Greyt progress was made.  Work will continue over the weekend.  We still need your help.  Please remember we need funds to complete the interior of the kennel.  Click for information:

How you can support the building fund through donations, tiles and kennel suite sponsorships.

New wood on the roof over the right side suites.


New wood over the main building roof.


Exterior of right side suites.


Interior of right side suites.


Rear foundation drying. 

11/20/11:  Weekend Update.  The chilly weather of Saturday was tempered on Sunday by sun and spring like temperatures.  Much progress was made in framing the kennel suite areas.  GAS volunteers helped Marilyn bag and remove trash, old records, outdated forms, worn blankets and towels from the inside of the kennel building. The roofing is scheduled for next week. 

Constructing the frmaming for the right side kennel suites.


Inside of old kennel suites visible.

11/17/11:  Yesterday morning, a reporter from the Daily Times of Newburyport came to do a story on the GAS renovation with Project Pawsitive.  The article appeared on the front page of today's paper.  To read the entire article, click here: Rescuing the Dog Rescuers.

11/16/11:  Murphy's Law reared up today when the wrong load of building materials was brought from the store.  Tree cutting, dumpster filling, and preparations for the new kennel suite foundations continued.  The correct building materials will arrive tomorrow. 

Foundation preparation


Dumpster driving.  It's hard work but it kind of looked like fun driving that bobcat!

11/15/11:  Yesterday and today were consumed with the filling of dumpsters, hauling away the debris, the delivery of building materials, and other preparatory work.  JB and Drew from Project Pawsitive, Project Pawsitive volunteer Scott Stone and GAS volunteer David Ferragamo worked on setting up for the framing.  Volunteer Jerry Ferragamo will continue with debris removal. The framing will take place tomorrow through Friday.  Both the siding and roofing are scheduled for next week. Check back for more photos.  These are from today.

Phase 2, the renovation of the interior of the kennel, will begin immediately after the exterior is completed - that is, if we have the funds to continue.  Please open your hearts and your wallets, and donate to this once in a lifetime opportunity for GAS.  We need your help NOW! To learn more about helping, click on the links below.
How you can support the building fund through donations, tiles and kennel suite sponsorships.

Getting read to fill up one of the many dumpsters loads.


The debris piles are slowly disappearing.


Lumber delivery today.


Prep work for the new foundations.

11/12/11:  Demolition Day!  Today Al Pogo and his crew took down the old sheds that were attached to the sides of the main building along with additional debris.  The materials piled up rapidly waiting for removal by three large dumpsters.  The construction begins on Monday. Thanks to all who have helped in so many ways.  Please keep your support coming. Check back for more photos.