 A new animal shelter is nearing completion in the hack-and-sack area, and this one is a little different than most. Haiti Clotter tells us more. With the flip of a switch, solar panels were activated at the Paws and Claws Rescue and Resort in Hack-and-Sack. The new facility will separate itself from others by being energy efficient starting with the 40 kilowatt solar system. We have LED lighting throughout both of the buildings. We have a very sophisticated HVAC system that will mean very healthy air for our people who enter our doors and also for all of the animals. A solar activation ceremony was held and guests went on a tour of the nearly completed building. We will try to have about 20 animals in our facility at one time, and based on research we believe that we could adopt as many as 500 animals. Another 13,000 square foot state of the art facility will have plenty of room to care for homeless and temporary animals. And they'll understand even more how significant this is to have a facility that can operate in a sustainable way that will allow us to thrive in a rural area in Minnesota. Saving energy equals saving money, so more time can be spent providing services for the animals. Animals do complete our family, and you know there's a number of animals that are homeless. They need to find their forever homes, and we hope to provide that opportunity. In Hackensack, Haiti-Quarter, Lakeland News. The official grand opening is set for July 7th and 8th. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.