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Dogs
FOAU has never had housing for dogs. Each day, dogs in our program are driven from
shelters, foster homes and boarding kennels to our Furburbia adoption center at Tanger Outlet
Center. Every night they have to be returned – a time consuming, challenging and
expensive process. Our new Rescue and Rehab Ranch will have 14 indoor/outdoor dog kennels and
large play areas, both indoor and outdoor. Average capacity will be 30-40 dogs.
Cats
The cat area will provide temporary housing for 30-40 felines. It is a mix of condos and a
free roaming area, so the cats can spend their day playing and socializing.
Quarantine
Bringing in a new animal to live with all the current ones can be risky. A sick animal in
close quarters can spread disease. FOAU has never had a place to keep sick animals. The
Ranch’s quarantine area is completely separate. It can accommodate both dogs and cats,
and has its own washer/drier, sinks, bedding, and everything else needed to care for ailing
animals in isolation until they are healthy.
Spay/Neuter Clinic
The Ranch includes a clinic where veterinarians can perform surgical procedures. It will
support our low-cost spay and neuter program, as well as enable treatment and convalescent
care for animals in the FOAU program.
Education
The new facility has a training center which will provide space for expanding our
education and outreach programs. These programs include summer children’s camps, a
youth ambassador program, and our education programs aimed at promoting animal welfare and
the importance of responsible pet ownership. It will also enable expansion of our partnership
with Peace House, a local women’s shelter and our new Pets for Vets program which
unites returning military veterans with the healing companionship of shelter animals.
Summit County Disaster Plan
When disasters occur, hundreds of pets can need temporary shelter or long term homes. The
Rescue and Rehab Ranch is part of Summit County’s disaster planning, and the building
has been designed to temporarily handle up to 85 dogs, 60 cats and 12 horses.
Caretakers Quarters
Caring for animals in need will require staff on site 24 x 7. The new facility provides
two one-bedroom studios and an additional en-suite in the event an emergency requires
additional support.
Office space
The new facility will include modest office space for administrative and operational
support for the entire organization.
Built With Donations
The Friends of Animals Utah Rescue & Rehab Ranch has been built from the ground up with
donations. The land was partially donated by a former board member. A wide variety of
construction materials and labor have been donated - everything from concrete, cabinets,
plumbing and electrical fixtures, doors, windows, tile and even a Viking range. Rocky
Mountain Power donated 20 photovoltaic cells that are already installed on the roof and
providing power to the facility. A $1,000,000 construction loan to complete the building has
been financed by Mountain West Bank and guaranteed by the USDA through their Community
Facilities Rural Development Program.
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