Tri-City Area and Real Estate Blog

The animals of the Benton-Franklin Humane Society are getting a new home!  The ideal situation would be for them to move to their “forever” home.  For the pets that may not be finding their “forever” home quite yet, they can look forward to moving somewhere else.  

Once permits are approved, construction will begin on the new 9,902 square foot shelter expected to open at the end of summer.  The current shelter has room for 40 animals, whereas the new shelter will hold 120.  The waiting list the shelter currently has could already fill up 3/4 of the expected shelter.  The new shelter will also remain a “no kill” shelter. 

However, the non-profit still needs to raise $200,000 of the $2million cost of the new building.  Donations are greatly appreciated and would help with getting this shelter built, the increased operating cost, and the 3.66 acres of land.  Donations are accepted at the current shelter at 8620 W. Gage Blvd., Kennewick, and can be mailed to the same location.

People should indicate the donation is meant for the new shelter.

Full Throttle Motorcycle in Kennewick and the Desert Thunder Motorcycle Group are sponsoring the third annual Ridin’ for Rover Poker Run to benefit the Benton Franklin Humane Society. The event will be April 25. Registration and check-in will be at 9a.m. at the Full Throttle parking lot at 135 Vista Way in Kennewick. The cost is $20 per rider and $15 per passenger, plus one pet care item from the Shelter’s Wish List at www.bfhs.com. Dairy Queen is donating lunches to all registered riders and the event’s finale stop will be at Dairy Queen at 91 Gage Blvd., in Richland.

A new home is to be built for the Benton Franklin Humane Society on four acres of property recently acquired in East Kennewick. There have been quite a few animal related stories in our Tri City area in the past couple of years and this no-kill shelter will triple the size of the current facility, thus allowing an increase in the number of animals housed.

The Port of Kennewick sold the land located at 1710 E. Seventh Avenue in Kennewick. The Humane Society has been involved in a capital campaign to raise the necessary $2 million. People interested in making donations to complete the shelter can visit their website: www.bfhs.com and designate that the monies go to the new shelter, rather than everyday operations costs, if that is what you wish. If sending a check, indicate that in the memo line.

BFHS is also prepping for their annual Crab Feed 2010 which will be January 23rd from 3pm to 8 pm at St. Joseph’s PAC located at 901 W. 4th Avenue in Kennewick. This fundraiser is for the facility’s general operating costs. Call 374-4235 for more information.