Shipping Containers in Place for Future FAAS Medical Campus

It’s really happening! The repurposed shipping containers that will become the FAAS Animal Medical Services & Training (FAMST) campus arrived at their home on Bay Farm Island after being trucked down from Idaho by East Bay-owned Coyote Container, and they saw some beautiful views along the way, including the majestic Mount Shasta.

Alameda Post - a shipping container on a truck on the side of a highway — A future FAMST building about to pass majestic Mouth Shasta. Photo FAAS.

On Wednesday, April 16, the the last of the containers were lifted onto their foundations by one of Coyote’s cranes and an intrepid ground crew. Leslie Denham, project manager for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods, who has been there from the start, gave us a sneak peek!

When FAMST is up and running, we’ll be able to spay/neuter hundreds of animals each month, saving lives and drastically reducing the number of unwanted litters in our communities. There’s still a ton of work to do, including connecting to utilities and sewage, installing all equipment, painting the exterior, and making a deck and parking lot. If all goes according to plan, FAMST may be operational by the end of May.

Alameda Post - heavy machinery lowers a container onto a construction site — Settling in. Photo FAAS.

Alameda Post - on the construction site for the future FAMST campus, a man points across the area — Bill Hall of Coyote Container has been working closely with Leslie Denham, project manager at Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods, to ensure proper placement of FAMST. FAAS has been working with Leslie and his team since the beginning to turn this dream into a reality and are so grateful to them for everything they’ve done to see this through. Photo FAAS.

Alameda Post - New container buildings — It’s just the beginning, but these are the buildings! A wood deck will connect everything and add a lovely entryway. Then it will all be painted and prettied up. FAAS photo.

Alameda Post - interior photo of the containers that will become the surgical suite — Leslie Denham, project manager at Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods, shows what will be the surgical suite, made up of two shipping containers with walls removed. It’s going to look a lot different than this after we’re finished, so consider this the “before” shot. FAAS photo.

FAAS is still $500,000 away from completing this $2.6 million campus, so donations are welcome. To donate, visit the FAAS donation web page and under “donation fund” choose FAMST.

Another way to donate to FAAS, is to attend the upcoming jewelry sale at the organization’s new thrift store location, the Diggity Dog, located at 649 Pacific Avenue. The sale takes place from 12-5 pm Sunday, May 4, and will feature costume, precious, and vintage jewelry, a large selection or purses, homemade treats, and accessories made by a local designer. Visit SpringSale25.eventbrite.com to reserve a ticket, which includes light refreshments and sparkling beverages.

FAAS thanks everyone for helping to make this medical campus a reality, whether or not you are able to donate. Your encouragement throughout the process means everything.

We’re almost there!!!