WHY DO DOGS NEED THE BIG BARN?
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Some dogs tend to deteriorate in a “traditional” shelter setting due to lack of stimulation, lack of exercise, and fear due to excess noise and unique smells. They need a retreat-like place where they can feel safe and decompress.
Some dogs need a little extra care before they’re ready to go to their forever home (or even a foster home). These dogs include seniors, pregnant/nursing moms and dogs with behavioral issues.
Some dogs can’t find a foster home right away, but they need to get out of the shelter as quickly as possible. Having a transitional space until they find a foster home is essential.
Some dogs need long-term rehabilitation and will join the ALIVE Rescue family permanently (the “sanctuary” element of The Big Barn).
THE BIG BARN DETAILS
At the end of 2016, two prior adopters decided that they wanted to help us further our mission and generously donated a 4,800 square foot barn in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin to ALIVE Rescue. This donation will allow us to more than double the amount of animals we save.
We received final approval from the village on December 11, 2017 to move forward with the project and were able to break ground in October of 2020. In August of 2023 we celebrated our grand opening, and began intaking homeless dogs in need in October of the same year.
The Big Barn has two whelping rooms for pregnant and nursing dogs, a retirement room for any dogs needing long-term housing, two specially-designed suites for dogs experiencing behavior issues, 16 regular dog suites, a grooming room, and large indoor play areas to use during inclement weather. Additionally, because we have a full-time staff member on-site, we are able to provide 24-hour care to dogs with medical needs. The Rescue House is located steps away from The Big Barn and offers individual sleeping rooms where dogs can rest with a volunteer/staff member monitoring them throughout the night.
ALIVE Rescue ~ Big Barn 2021
NAMING RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
There are two main categories of naming rights and opportunities at The Big Barn.
1. The Lucky for Life Wall - opportunities between $100 and $300
2. Become a Big Barn Benefactor - opportunities above $3,000
THE LUCKY FOR LIFE WALL
$100 - $300
The Lucky for Life Wall includes customized pet name tags that will be hung in the entryway of The Big Barn (the Atrium). For more information on your pet tag options, click here.
BECOME A BIG BARN BENEFACTOR
The Big Barn Benefactor (BBB) program is an exclusive program for large donors contributing to The Big Barn. See the naming opportunities by donation amount below.
Becoming a BBB includes naming opportunities (optional) along with other exclusive benefits. We truly could not make this dream a reality without these generous donors.
Contact ALIVE Rescue's Founder, Kristen Gerali, for more information.
$100,000
The Atrium (1/1)
Big Barn Indoor Play Area (1)
$40,000
Lucky For Life Garden (1/1)
$20,000
Laundry Room (1)
Kennel Hall 1 (1/1)
Kennel Hall 2 (1/1)
Kennel Hall 3 (1)
$6,000
Retirement Room (1/1)
$4,500
Large Indoor Suites - Behavior Dogs (2/2)
Big Barn Bathroom (1)
$3,000
Small Indoor Dog Suites (14/14)
Rescue House Guest Bedroom (2/2)
$2,000
Large Outdoor Runs (2/2)
$25,000
Big Barn Kitchen (1)
$10,000
Grooming Room (1/1)
Rescue House Welcome Room (1/1)
$5,000
Cat/Kitten Room (1/1)
Whelping Room (2/2)
Rescue House Entry (1/1)
Rescue House Volunteer Community Room (1/1)
Rescue House Kitchen (1/1)
$4,000
Large Indoor Dog Suites (2/2)
$2,500
Whelping Room Outdoor Run (2/2)
Retirement Room Outdoor Run (1/1)
$1,500
Small Outdoor Runs (7/7)
Animal Care Chalkboard Wall (1/1)
Rescue House Bathroom (1/1)
$50,000
Rescue House Naming (1/1)
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