CCAPL -Carroll County Animal Protection League

Hello all animal lovers, members, and friends,

At the April 7th, 2009 regular meeting of the CCAPL, members present voted to pursue purchasing 5.393 acres on State Route 43 between Carrollton and Malvern. With the EPA's approval of the sewer systems needed, this land will become our animal shelter site. The owners of the property are willing to work with us as it may take as long as 90-120 days to find out if the land is suitable for the two sewer systems we need.

This will take some time, as site applications have to be done, test hole sites have to be dug, and a certified soil-testing-person has to report his evaluation of soil content, permeability of the soil, etc. and sewer plans have to be done and submitted, and much more.

Mike Hettler, of Hettler Engineering has been contacted to help with all the things that have to be done. (This was voted on in 2008 when another land was considered to purchase but we were not ready at the time for that

commitment ). Mike will work with us and report his progress so we can present to the Board of Directors and the members.

With this commitment comes even more determination with our organization to see this dream become a reality. If you know of anyone willing to join (even if the cannot attend meetings or help with fund-raisers), their membership is vitally important to our growing organization. Recruit members!

I'm presently working on three grants for help with purchasing the property and other expenses we will soon incure. The soil testing fee is around $500.00. Plus there will be other costs soon, I'm sure.

Because we do not have all the money to purchase the land, if it happens, we are presently setting up a loan at a local bank. They do not see a problem with financing the balance on the property, and we have a person who is willing to co-sign the loan for us. Our loan payments will run around $305-340.00 a month for 10 years, with the option of paying it off before it is due. Therefore, volunteers are needed to help with fund-raising activities and more events to be scheduled. This is a must if we are going to have monthly payments to meet!

More information and updates will be posted as it becomes available.

Thanks everyone for all your support!

"Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it"

Your President,

Eileen Rohrer