Saugerties Animal Welfare Fund

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Happy June everyone☀
We’re going to use What’s Up Wednesday to keep everyone up to date on monthly events and happenings.
There’s some fun stuff coming up this month!

🐾This Saturday, June 6th, we’re going to be at Lucas Pet Supply (30 Joys Lane Kingston, NY) from 10AM to 2PM showing off some adoptable dogs and collecting supplies!
(https://www.facebook.com/events/1599043257828580)

🐾Sunday, June 7th you’ll be able to view the upcoming street art for the Saugerties Chamber of Commerce’s Barkin’ Around Saugerties. 3PM at the Stone Pony on Kings Hwy. Be sure to check out the piece done by shelter director, Elly Monfett! (https://www.facebook.com/events/980387791359540)

🐾Saturday, June 13 you can catch us at the Pet Parade! From 3PM to 5PM the pets will be parading around the Village Green in Woodstock!
(https://www.facebook.com/events/2730961427272962/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D)

🐾Sunday, June 14th you will find our table set up at The Colony (22 Rock City Rd Woodstock, NY) as part of the Woodstock Pride Parade celebration! Say hello to our volunteers and score yourself some shelter merch! (https://www.woodstocknypride.org/)

Want to keep up with shelter happenings and events?
Send us a message or an email to [email protected] to join our mailing list!

06/02/2026

PROGRESS ON THE NEW Town Of Saugerties Animal Shelter BUILDING as of 6/2/26

We are in the middle of backfilling dirt around the site now ( interior and exterior of building).
•interior structural fill continues to be delivered and set in place. This fill goes below the slab.
•existing exterior fill is being spread out around the building.
Plumbing installation is expected to commence in a week ( weather permitting) . Installing plumbing service ( all plumbing drains below slab, waste lines, etc ) will be installed over a 2 week period.
Site contractor will work with plumber to back fill stone around the plumbing fixtures. Final 12” of fill below the slab is stone.
Once plumber is complete, site contractor will install rigid insulation in areas receiving radiant heating. Electrician will set the radiant in place and test.
After radiant is set, concrete contractor will be on site to prep and commence with slab pour.
We expect to pour toward the end of the month.
In tandem, the SIPS panels are being fabricated ( actual building) . The first shipment leaves Iowa around 6/17/26 and will be on site the following week. We will stage the panels on site and commence with install once the slab has been poured. First section of building arriving will be taller building, which includes the lobby / class room etc.

🐾 Help Us Build Their Future 🐾

The new Saugerties Animal Shelter is more than a building—it’s hope for homeless animals in our community.

Construction is underway, but we need your help to complete this life-saving project. Every donation helps provide safe shelter, medical care, and a second chance for animals in need.

No gift is too small. Together, we can build the shelter they deserve.

❤️ 🐾❤️Donate at the below link below today and be part of their future.
https://givebutter.com/kR9110

06/01/2026

🐾 Welcome to the Saugerties Animal Welfare Fund 🐾

The Saugerties Animal Welfare Fund (SAWF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless, abandoned, neglected, and vulnerable animals in our community. Through fundraising, grants, community partnerships, and special events, we provide critical support for the animals of the Town of Saugerties Animal Shelter.

Our mission is simple: to ensure every animal has the opportunity for safety, compassionate care, and a loving forever home.

Your support helps provide:
🐾 Food, shelter, and daily care for animals in need
🐾 Veterinary treatment and lifesaving medical care
🐾 Adoption and outreach programs
🐾 Emergency assistance for vulnerable animals
🐾 Support for the construction of the new Saugerties Animal Shelter, creating a brighter future for generations of animals to come

Every donation, volunteer hour, event ticket, sponsorship, and adoption makes a direct impact on the lives of local animals. Together, we are building a more compassionate community where every animal has a chance to thrive.

Thank you for being part of our journey and for helping us make a difference—one paw at a time.

❤️ Helping Animals Today. Building Their Future Tomorrow.

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06/01/2026

Where we are currently with the status of our new building for Town of Saugerties Animal Shelter. We will keep you posted on the progress! Foundation insulation and waterproofing has been done. SIP panels, doors, and windows are all on order.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Photo collection by Helen Marie Photography