 | Well, thanks to all of you our work has begun! Bill removing the overhead doors with Bruce's supervision. |
| Well, thanks to all of you our work has begun! Bill removing the overhead doors with Bruce's supervision. |
 | Beginning to close off the front of the garage. |
 | Enclosure complete and framing in entrance door to grooming area. |
 | Entrance door to grooming area installed. |
 | Bill beginning to put in the studs for the wall separating the grooming area from the quarantine area. |
 | Framing complete for wall separating grooming area and quarantine area. |
 | Entry door from grooming area to quarantine area installed. |
 | Bill installing window looking into grooming area. |
 | Door in quarantine area installed. |
 | Outside looking at door leading into quarantine area. There will be a secure fenced in play area installed for the babies on this side of the building. |
 | Bill beginning to install electrical wiring and outlets and smiling nicely wishing we would dispose of the camera. |
 | Dry wall and insulation delivery. |
 | Area being prepared for installation of insulation and drywall. |
 | Bill beginning to install insulation. |
 | Bruce installing foam insulation insuring that all walls are air tight. |
 | Bill and Bruce starting ceiling drywall and finding out that they aren't as young as they used to be. We will be renting a lift tomorrow...:). |
 | Now this is better. Bill and Bruce using the lift to install ceiling drywall. |
 | Ceiling drywall completed. |
 | Bill installing propane wall heaters for both grooming and quarantine areas. |
 | Making Bill take a break to celebrate Jan's birthday...can you tell he was thrilled? |
 | Bruce pressurizing gas lines for propane heaters. |
 | Finishing up installation of drywall. Now the fun part begins, mud and tape and then more mud and tape followed by sanding...UGH! |
 | Bill and Bruce beginning to prepare for installation of sink and cabinets for grooming area. |
 | Bill preparing initial plumbing for grooming area. This is Bill's last day here. Our funds are depleted and we will not be able to complete the project until further donations are received. Bruce will complete the walls and paint. We will continue updates once we are able to proceed with the project. |
 | Bruce completed sanding and mudding of drywall and has begun applying primer. We have enough funds to complete the priming and painting of the walls. |
 | Bruce beginning to complete primer on sidewalls. Once completed he can then paint and install door and window trim. |
 | Bruce and Bill measuring out play area for the quarantine babies. Have to make sure they have adequate room to romp and play you know! |
 | Now, the hard work begins. Bill digging holes for the posts in preparation for the play area. Notice Bruce is no where to be found. |
 | Placement of lower storage cabinets in quarantine area. Proper support will be installed to bring cabinets up to counter height. We will then install surface counter. These cabinets will be used to store all supplies necessary for the care of the babies while in quarantine. |
 | Bill framing in play area for the babies. We are getting closer! |
 | Bill preparing decking for play area. We have chosen to do a deck area for the babies which will be easy to keep sanitized. |
 | Bill installing ceiling fans. The fans will help circulate the air and move the cool air from the air conditioners during the warm summer months. |
 | And the painting begins. Bruce starting to finish off the walls with a very soft green...the pupsters will love it! |
 | Bruce painting exterior doors...this door is coming out of the quarantine area into the play area. Yep, green again...that's what the pupsters said they wanted! |
 
| Bruce prepping and then sealing floors on grooming side. He will then do floors in the quarantine area. Floor needs to cure for at least a week. Our preference was to lay linoleum, but funds are not available. |
 | Well, heat is finally on the way and just in time. The gas company arrived today to run the propane lines into the building. |
 | The quarantine area is now functional. Please meet our first new guests Summer and Lorre. We have room for five large xpens. The babies have plenty of room for their beds and toys as they go through their quarantine time. We still need to purchase baseboard, paint to finish off some of the area and flooring. |