Original Airdate: Sept. 17, 2004

Host:
Evan Farmer

Designer:
Chayse Dacoda

Carpenters:
Leslie Segrete
Jason Cameron

Let's put our paws together to salute this WYWO makeover — it's got the whole town barking!

Susanna and Gina own a pet retail store in Providence, R.I., but they're more than just business partners, they are the best of friends. Brought together by their love for animals, the two women have set their sights on bringing animal awareness to their community.

Because of Gina's hard work and huge heart, Susanna wants to surprise Gina with a makeover of their pet café. She's called on designer Chayse Dacoda and the WYWO team to bring some style to their drab slabs of cement and imbue their facility with some of the neighborhood's local color. Gina will be faced with a double surprise when she arrives home. Not only is there a new European-inspired café to take in, but Susanna has planned a huge charity event to raise money for Gina's favorite local animal shelter — all to take place in and around the new space. Talk about pressure!

Chayse has a few outdoor spaces under her belt now, but this design tops them all — literally, with a huge pergola. As Jason sweats over the pergola's construction, Evan makes Chayse sweat over her spending … her budget is enormous! Leslie finds she keeps cool with a little puppy love from a four-legged friend.

While Gina is away at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Evan, Chayse, Jason and Leslie try to beat the clock to transform this outdoor space into a pet haven suitable for a profitable fundraiser.

1st Prize
Fountain

2nd Prize
Coffee Makers donated by Krups

3rd Prize
Outdoor Refreshment Center donated by www.kitchenaid.com