Our Need The Lenoir County animal shelter is nearly 40 years old and not conducive to properly and compassionately house animals while they wait for new homes. It’s inefficient to operate and maintain, cramped for animals and people, and does not contribute to the animals' health and well-being. As we learn more about best practices in animal care and shelter requirements become more strict, we’re finding it increasingly difficult to update the shelter enough to meet the animals’ needs.
Thanks to support from our community and volunteers, the SPCA has patched, painted and decorated; upgraded existing kennels, added more kennels, and repaired the shelter as needed. We recently added a small puppy room to better comply with shelter standards. After reviewing options from qualified shelter architects, it’s simply no longer feasible to continue investing in a building which we do not own. We’re tired of understanding what the animals need and not being able to provide it. Let’s work together to build a more humane future for homeless animals.
Our Goal
To raise $1,500,000 to build a new shelter which will ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of more homeless animals in our community while they wait for their second chance.
Lenoir County SPCA
PO Box 1481, Kinston, NC 28501 Shelter: 2455 Rouse Rd Ext Kinston, NC 28503 Second Chances Thrift Store 2900 W. Vernon Ave Kinston, NC 28504 lenoircountyspca.org
Our Philosophy We are an open-door animal shelter and annually accept 2,5003,200 lost, neglected, abused or surrendered animals from Lenoir County, NC. We do not limit intake based on health, temperament or age. This means that at any given time we have a combined inshelter and in-foster dog population of 40-70 dogs and 50-75 cats. Each of these animals is treated with respect, kindness and compassion throughout their stay. Staff and volunteers do their best to give each animal a second chance in a loving home.
Capital Campaign
The Five Freedoms We believe in the Five Freedoms, created by the UK Farm Animal Welfare Council and adopted by reputable animal welfare organizations world-wide. 1. Freedom from hunger or thirst 2. Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area 3. Freedom from pain, injury or disease 4. Freedom to express (most) normal behavior by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind 5. Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering
Building a humane future.
Our dream is their need. lenoircountyspca.org
Naming Opportunities Reception / Lobby Meet & Greet Rooms (2) $15,000 ea Lost Cat Holding Area Adoptable Cat Room Cat Kennels (42) $2,500 ea Free Roaming Cat Room (2) $15,000 ea Lost Dog Holding Area Puppies/Small Dog Room Adoptable Dog Wing (3) $50,000 ea Puppy/Small Dog Kennels (8) $3,000 ea Indoor/Outdoor Dog Runs (47) $4,500 ea Adoption Courtyard Dog Exercise Yard Education/Conference Room Staff/Volunteer Break Room Pet Grooming Room Medical/Exam Room Laundry Room Food Rooms (2) $7,500 ea Animal Intake Room Owner Surrender Room Driveway/Entry Road Legacy / Memorial Garden Landscaping (general) Computers/Technology/Phones Outdoor Benches (6) $2,000 ea HVAC systems (3) $15,000 ea Parking Lot Storage Rooms (3) $4,000 ea Volunteer Coordinator office Placement Coordinator office Shelter Manager office Public Restroom (2) $5,000 ea Staff Restroom/shower $5,000 Staff Locker area Dog Trails/Walking Park
$ 50,000 $ 30,000 $ 20,000 $ 35,000 $ 105,000 $ 30,000 $ 20,000 $ 30,000 $ 150,000 $ 24,000 $ 211,500 $ 30,000 $ 15,000 $ 25,000 $ 10,000 $ 15,000 $ 20,000 $ 5,000 $ 15,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 100,000 $ 40,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 12,000 $ 45,000 $ 20,000 $ 12,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,000 $ 2,500 $ 50,000
$1,202,000
In addition to the opportunities above, Helping Paw donors will help us purchase needed furniture, equipment and supplies. Gold Paw
$1,001-$1,500
Silver Paw
$501-1,000
Bronze Paw
$250-500
Memorial/Honorary bricks in our garden areas are a wonderful way to celebrate loved ones: $100 each
After several years of research & planning, the time has finally come. Let’s build a new shelter!
How You Can Help Please support our work by making a tax-deductible donation to the Lenoir County SPCA’s New Shelter Fund. Shelter Campaign Gift Forms are available at the animal shelter, at Second Chances Thrift Store, or on our website: lenoircountyspca.org Please make checks payable to:
LCSPCA New Shelter Fund Lenoir County SPCA PO Box 1481 Kinston, NC 28501