Paws on the ground
Grant County Animal Outreach broke ground on its $2.5 million facility Monday. The facility is planned to be open by August of 2026.
NANCE BESTON/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
Franny, one of the adoptable pets at Grant County Animal Outreach, patiently waits at the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday.
Rosa, one of the adoptable pups at Grant County Animal Outreach, made a grand appearance at the groundbreaking Monday.
Moses Lake City Council member Deanna Martinez, Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz, council member Victor Lombardi, council member David Skaug and former council member David Eck attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Grant County Animal Outreach building. All five, representing the City of Moses Lake, helped to secure around $1 million in city funds for the new shelter.
Grant County Animal Outreach staff member Bulmaro Hernández holds an adoptable puppy, Peppercorn, at the groundbreaking ceremony Monday. Peppercorn had big feelings and a lot to say during the ceremony.
Papa Roach, an adoptable dog at Grant County Animal Outreach, was held by staff member Megan Baum during the ceremony. He is an older boy who loves attention, according to Baum.
The current Grant County Animal Outreach building is around 50 years old and well-loved. The new facility will allow staff members to do their jobs more efficiently.
From left to right are staff and pets from Grant County Animal Outreach: Franny (dog), Marcus Chamberlain, Haley Signorelli, Megan Baum, Papa Roach (dog), GCAO Manager Cyndle Miller, GCAO Assistant Manager Serena Jewell, Bulmaro Hernandez, Rosa (dog), Lupe Chavarría, Devon Knause and Karl Meier.
From left to right is Grant County Commissioner Rob Jones, land donator Jeanne-Marie Peterson, Commissioner Kevin Burgess and Rep. Tom Dent. The county provided nearly $1 million in funds for the new shelter.
Grant County Animal Outreach board member Carol Lewis, GCAO staff member Karl Meier and Vice President Kar Vanerstrom clap their hands during the groundbreaking ceremony Monday.
MOSES LAKE – Cars lined Randolph Road Northeast as a crowd of people and pups gathered Monday afternoon for a milestone in local animal welfare. Grant County Animal Outreach officially broke ground on its new shelter facility located on Randolph Road Northeast just a short distance from the shelter’s current location.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
