Students at Monroe2-Orleans BOCES in Spencerport used their skills to give back to the local four-legged community. The students, under the direction of carpentry instructor Pete Sharpe, have partnered with the Craig A. Goodrich Dog Shelter in Hamlin to help dogs in need.
Using lumber donated by Stull Lumber (Brockport) and roof tiles donated by Lakeside Quality Building (Brockport), Mr. Sharpe’s class has constructed several houses to help protect local pets from winter weather.
Many local dogs are left outdoors during winter months with inadequate shelter. This situation is most commonly a result of low-income families who cannot afford sufficient doghouses. To combat this problem, volunteers at the Hamlin dog shelter reached out to the local community for supply donations and approached Mr. Sharpe with the idea.
The students designed the houses to be wind resistant and well insulated, with waterproof roofs. The finished product allows even large dogs to comfortably stand, lay down and turn around while remaining warm and protected.
The doghouse project has taught the students the value of their skills by changing these animals’ lives. It also sets an example of how the towns and villages on the west side can work together to improve the overall community.
The staff at the Craig A. Goodrich Shelter is thankful for the generous donations and commends Mr. Sharpe and his students on their hard work and craftsmanship.
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