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DONATE: The HOWS Project has a list of materials
needed for the construction and distribution of our houses:
Houses:
140 - Sheets of ¾” thick 4’x8’ treated
plywood
122 - 2”x6”x96” treated boards
10 - 5lb boxes of 2” galvanized screws
10 - 5lb boxes of 3” galvanized screws
14 - Quarts exterior sealant
14 - Applicators for the sealant
110 - SF of Kerdi waterproofing membrane
18 - Tubes of 100% silicone caulking
250 - Bales of straw
Important Extras:
- Dog bones and biscuits
- Stainless steel water bowls (Large and XL)
- Nylon dog collars (small, medium, large, XL)
- 55-gallon garbage bags (provided with each bale
to keep the straw dry)
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Transportation:
- Moving truck usage
- Pick-up truck usage
- Gasoline
Education:
- Brochures
- Photo development
- Photo albums (for participating schools and
Boy Scouts)
- Appreciation certificates (for participating
schools and Boy Scouts)
- Thank you cards
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100% of all money collected for the HOWS Project is
applied directly towards the items listed above.
Monetary and
material donations are very much appreciated!
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VOLUNTEER: We are always looking for volunteers
to help us fundraise, educate, and distribute. The HOWS
Project volunteers raise all the monetary and material
donations necessary for the construction of our houses. We
deliver these materials to their construction sites (schools
and Boy Scout troops), retrieve the houses once complete,
and deliver them to area outside dogs in need.
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KEEP AN EYE OUT: Report any dogs you think might
be in need of the HOWS Project — a house, straw, or both. It
would make a big difference for that animal. And you can
report anonymously if you’d like. All reports are taken
seriously and in confidence.
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BEFRIEND A DOG IN NEED: Take him for a walk,
brush him, bring him toys and snacks. Dogs are social
creatures. They long for such companionship.
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BUILD A DOG
HOUSE OR START A DOG HOUSE PROJECT IN YOUR COMMUNITY: If
you would like to build a sturdy shelter for a needy dog,
please feel free to
download the dog house plans
we use. And if you are interested in getting your community
involved in starting its own dog house project, don’t
hesitate to contact me. I would be more than happy to share
any/all information I have about what it takes to begin and
maintain such a project.
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WRITE TO YOUR
LEGISLATURE: Changing
the law is the ultimate step in bettering the lives of
outside dogs. Speak up for those who cannot speak up for
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