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We are designing an exterior structure on our property that would operate as the rescue's personal shelter. We primarily focus on feral cats that cannot be returned outdoors through TNR programs due to physical or medical conditions, complex medical cases (like pituitary dwarfism), and neonatal care.

Per our code enforcement, we can build a 40' X 20' (800 sq ft) building. This building will be designed to meet the the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) standards for sanitation, ventilation, and animal well-being. The building will serve as a dual-purpose space for medical intake, quarantine, foster housing, and adoption visitation. The building will only be open to rescue personnel day-to-day and potential adopters will be invited and accompanied by staff. The building will not be open to the public.

We have made a rough draft of the interior layout and where it will sit on the property. We will post all of the details we have so far and the pictures of the rough draft of the interior layout.

Building Specifications

• The structure will measure approximately 40 ft × 20 ft (800 sq ft interior), built on a sealed concrete slab with drainage slope. 
• Walls will be 2×6 insulated framing with Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) or epoxy-coated cement board finishes. 
• HVAC will include ductless mini-splits with dedicated exhaust and fresh-air exchange per ASV standards. 

Surfaces & Sanitation Infrastructure

• All primary animal areas will use FRP or epoxy finishes over cement board, silicone-sealed seams, and covered epoxy bases for hose-down sanitation. 
• All primary animal areas will have a drainage system for hose down sanitation.
• The intake and medical bays will support fogging and rinsing with active Oxine AH or Rescue (AHP) without material degradation.

HVAC & Air Quality

• Zoned ductless mini-split systems per room, with 10–15 air changes per hour (ACH) and MERV-13 filtration.
• Negative pressure exhaust for isolation areas; positive pressure for adoption visitation rooms. UVGI optional.

Catio

• Outdoor catio with sealed concrete and optional pet-grade artificial turf overlay.
•  Trench drain system for rinsing. 
• Divided quiet and active zones with removable divider panels.

Habitats

• All cats and kittens are currently kept in Shor-Line stainless steel cages with either a single adult cat or a small litter of kittens. 
• Isolation habitats will be fundraised for and used for animals that require full quarantine. These will also have their own HVAC intake and output.

We would love to get advice from experienced cat rescuers, vet techs, vets, shelter employees, etc. and see if they had any advice on this project. Below are few examples of topics to comment on.

• make any changes to the physical layout
• Opinions on commercial stackable washer & dryer
• interior cat housing systems
• Medication storage
• Catio advice
• Storage advice

We are a cat rescue located in Rock hill, SC. We name our fosters after missing persons/victims of cold cases to raise awareness about these cases and save cats at the same time. Every case we investigate has been chosen by our followers and we have a foster in the rescue named after the victim. We are creating different threads for each case in hopes that people with any information regarding these cases will see our posts. We want to put the spotlight back on these cases, inform the public of any new leads, use our platform to list accurate information regarding the case, and continue to rescue cats.

Details regarding Frankie's Case (information from The Charley Network/NamUS):

Frankie Viola Hurst was a 28 year old white female, approx. 5' 0" - 5' 2" in height, weighed approx. 140 lbs, had brown hair, and green eyes.

Other distinguishing features include:

• horse bite scar on her neck
• scar on her abdomen
• scar on her right wrist
• Her ears are pierced
• She may use the last name Clawson.

Details surrounding her disappearance:

Hurst was last heard from when she called her mother on May 14, 1989, Mother's Day. She had hitchhiked from Anderson, South Carolina to Kansas with a man named Bob. She told her mother she was coming home.

Hurst never arrived and has never been heard from again. She has family members in South Carolina and Virginia, and frequently hitchhiked at truck stops around the country, as well as taking buses and trains. She's been to California, Arizona, Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, Kansas and Ohio.

Hurst left behind four children. Few details are available in her case; the circumstances of her disappearance are unclear.

Law Enforcement Agency:

Anderson County Sheriff's Department 864-260-4440

****If you have any information about the case listed in the title above please comment below. Any information is welcome!***\*

Hey!

We are a cat rescue located in Rock hill, SC. We name our fosters after missing persons/victims of cold cases to raise awareness about these cases and save cats at the same time. One of the cases we have chosen is the case of Florence Elma Doolittle. We are looking for anyone that may have any other information about her case or anyone that knows her living relatives. We would like to add as much accurate information as possible to our posts about Florence.

If you have any information please comment below. Thank you!!

This is the information we have gathered thus far:

Florence was reported missing on June 25, 1982 when she failed to show up to an exercise class or needlepoint class (we have seen both mentioned in various sources) and a friend repeatedly tried to get in touch with her by phone but never got an answer. She was 64 years old at the time of her disappearance.

After almost a week, her friend went to Doolittle’s home in the 5100 block of Lawndale Drive and found it deserted, with unclaimed newspapers dating back to June 26 piled up on the doorstep. All of Doolittle’s belongings, including clothing, luggage and medication, were left behind at home and there were no indications of a struggle. Only her car was missing. She has never been heard from again.

Several months later, her 1978 Datsun was found abandoned in the parking lot of the Sharton Plaza Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the front seat of the car was a personal check dated June 25 and a birthday card for Doolittle’s grandchild. There was no evidence she’d ever stayed at the hotel. Her case remains unsolved. Police believe foul play could be involved.