If you were lost, on your own and nowhere to go and no one to depend on, picked up by animal control taking you God knows where, would you rather be dropped off at the building pictured below on the left or the new shelter building pictured on the right? Well that is what the many dogs and cats in this community are facing when they take that drive after being on the streets. They may be thankful to receive a bowl of food and water, a cot to lie on, and a friendly face and gentle hand from a caring person, but you have to ask yourself what they must think about their surroundings. The many volunteers of the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake have considered just that and have been raising funds to construct a new building which is in progress, but additional funds are needed to finish out the first Phase of the three Phase plan. There are reports of new shelters being built in other parts of the Texas area at a cost of millions of dollars, but the supporters of this particular shelter are simply thrilled with having a more modest facility to provide the care in which the community's homeless pets can be safely housed. The new facilities will offer a better, healthier environment for the animals and improved working conditions for the staff and volunteers. This is something that everyone connected to this worthwhile cause can be proud and immediately see the results of their efforts and support Cynthia Walter, the Chairperson for this campaign, has devoted countless hours to develop and oversee this project, meeting with contractors, volunteers and supporters to help meet the needs that come with a project of this size. Krista McAnally, Shelter Manager, and also a part of the building committee, has offered valuable input throughout the process of planning and construction. If you want to support the building campaign, please make your check payable to HSCCL Building Fund and mail to the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake, P O Box 43531, Seven Points, TX 75143. Donations designated for operations and care of the animas are needed and appreciated as well. If you have an interest in volunteering, please contact the Tool animal shelter at 903-432-3422. Orientation is every second Saturday of the month at 10am at the shelter. To visit the shelter and some of the available pets for adoption, the address is 10200 CR 2403, Tool, TX. Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11 - 4, Saturday and Sunday 11- 3. Closed Wednesday.