Standing on the grounds of Hi-Tor and joined by the Rockland Legislature’s Minority Leader Jay Hood (D-Haverstraw), Rockland County Director of Facilities Management Bob Gruffi and the shelter president Debbie DiBernardo, Day said the new, state-of-the-art building is “designed to provide a healthy home and promote and facilitate pet adoption in a warm, welcoming environment.” A Requests for Bids went out the same morning as Day’s announcement was made, and he said he expects the County will choose between several builders expected to vie for the project. October 21, announced a new 14,000 square-foot facility will be replacing the existing 4,000 sq. The aging shelter, in desperate need of an overhaul, will finally get a much-needed reprieve, thanks to its legion of supporters and the County Legislature.Ĭounty Executive Ed Day on Thursday.

In the 50 years Hi-Tor Animal Shelter has served the county, it’s seen thousands of pets come through its doors hoping to find a forever home.

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