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Designing an Animal Shelter? Things to Keep In Mind

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Bill Daggett

Moreover, they also love the feeling of security that contributes to their overall behavioral growth and improve interaction with humans. Therefore best design for an animal shelter makes the environment overall happy for visitors, animals, and volunteers too.

 

Are you planning to design an animal shelter? Nowadays, animal shelters are not merely bare rooms. It comprises a purely functional building that includes cages and concrete floors. The design of the shelter has evolved over the years to serve the needs of the animal in a better sense. In fact, people who are planning to adopt a furry friend are eager to ensure the shelters run smoothly.

 

Like any human, animals too want a comfortable place to sleep. Moreover, they also love the feeling of security that contributes to their overall behavioral growth and improve interaction with humans. Therefore best design for an animal shelter makes the environment overall happy for visitors, animals, and volunteers too.

 

If you can follow the listed tips you would be able to increase adoption and attract more volunteers.

 

Take a look at the must-have features a good animal shelter should have:

 

·        An animal shelter should be very clean, well-ventilated, and well-lighted.

·        The animal should have proper sheds so that can feel safe during summer, rain, and winter.

·        The flooring must include proper sloping so that urine and excreta could be deposited easily.

·        There should be proper feeding and drinking tubs

·        The shelter should be specious and you should avoid overcrowding

·        There should be an arrangement of fresh drinking water

·        There should be enough protection from predators

·        It should be located at a distance from residential space and waste disposal sites.

 

Well, these were the basic features an animal shelter should have. The following cues are add-ons you can introduce to mark a significant change.


The shelter should be a safe space for the animal

Cages often make the animals shy and anxious. Moreover, if there is not enough room for relaxation it can restrict their growth. For instance, a dog needs anywhere from 60 to 120 square feet of space – so that they don’t touch its nose or tail on the wall. On the other hand, a cat needs a space of 20 - to 30 sq ft with a high ceiling for climbing.

 

Moreover, there should plenty of natural light and fresh air. It helps them understand the difference between day and night. It is also good for their well-being. On the other hand, the UV rays help to sanitize their body. In addition, there should be a lookout window so that they can avoid boredom. You can create a canine country yard as a part of their outdoor activity.


Comfortable work environment

A thoughtful design of an animal shelter also creates a welcoming environment for volunteers and staff. The circulation of air and the presence of natural light ensure the comfort of the humans who work in the shelter. In fact, they can use the country yards during a break.

 

Well, animal shelters are not always clean – it’s the volunteers' job to keep it tidy and feed, water, and bathe the animals. The space of a mini kitchen, mop, and bucket makes the space workable for the employees. You should also add a space for socialization for the animals.


Wrapping up

Make sure to choose a reliable and experienced architect to design an animal shelter. Plan carefully so that you can create a perfect environment for the animals and the volunteers.

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