The UNITED STATES WOLF REFUGE is a national non-profit organization. The entire operating budget is derived from charitable donations, and unlike many of today's non-profit charities, 100% of these donations are used directly for the welfare of the animals. There are no salaries or administrative costs, and all labor is strictly volunteer. Our new facility has an immediate need to drill another well, another 1000 watts of solar panels, and expanded pens. We have plans for a 3000 square foot building, which will contain 20 weather protective pens, a veterinarian lab, and living quarters for the caretakers.
OUR IMMEDIATE NEEDS
- Completion of Retaining Wall $1,200.00 (details)
- Lumber for Completion of County Required Garage
- 3000 sq. ft. steel Fireproof building with septic $150,000 (details)
- Radiant heating & cooling system $3,000.00
Building permits $1,800.00
- Completion of enclosures $8,000.00
- An additional 1000 watts of solar panels $5,000.00
- A hydroelectric generator system $1,800.00
- A backhoe (rental) To finish trenching for enclosures (details)
To grade entrance roadway
To grade firebreaks around facility
To grade building site - Video Camcorder & Software $900.00 (details)
- Economical & Reliable 4WD Pickup (details)
Financial News — 2007
As always we are in desperate need of funding. Though we have made significant progress in developing the facility towards our goal of being one of the nation's finest sanctuaries, we still have a long way to go. Our biggest capital expense at this point is to erect a 3000 square foot steel building for the animals. As you know, the purpose of the U.S. Wolf Refuge is to provide the animals under our care the highest quality of life that we can. This includes a safe, secure, and comfortable place to live. Fire is our biggest concern. Another local wildlife facility called The Animal Ark was almost completely destroyed by fire several years ago, and the Jullian Wolf Center in southern California (one of this country's most famous wolf sanctuaries) was hit by fire this year and they lost 3 of the highly endangered Mexican wolves.
The drawing and descriptions (see drawing) depict the plan we have for protecting these animals. The animals will spend the vast majority of their time in the free roaming enclosures. These are several acres in size with abundant trees, dens, and water. The 30' x 100' building will be a highly insulated steel structure. It will insure a safe retreat for the animals and the caretakers in the event of a forest fire. They will be kept in either the indoor pens or outdoor pens only when weather, behavior, or health concerns necessitate it, or when there are no caretakers at the facility. These indoor and outdoor pens will allow the caretakers to control where each animal goes, and to control what animals are put together and what animals are kept apart. The individual pens will also allow for the close monitoring of any animal that has any health or physical problems.
We Need Your Help
We are in need of professional guidance in developing a fund raising and expansion strategy. We need to expand our financial base due several major capital expense projects. This is a volunteer position that is not expected to take much time, but will require administrative competence in operating and fund raising for non-profit. Board-of-directors positions are available for those wanting a more active role.
Our Current Wish List
- Volunteers
For daily animal chores
For writing newsletter
For animal socialization & behavior training
For fund raising events
For fencing work - A grant writer — To obtain funding for:
Educational Outreach Program
Director's salary
On-site vet's salary
Operations funding
Future Wolf Pen Plans
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Feeding will occur in the indoor pens. This will allow it to be done quickly, easily, cleanly, and without anyone having to be directly exposed to any of the animals. It will also isolate the animals from each other, eliminating "food fighting". Also, it will insure that any animal needing special food gets it, and that another doesn't steal it. The indoor pens will also have an automatic system that will provide constant clean drinking water. The building will be heated by radiant heat in the concrete slab foundation and passive solar. It will be cooled by evaporative cooling and passive solar. The floor will soft but durable tile. This building will also contain the living quarters for the caretakers. This will keep them in close proximity to the animals at all times.
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