Creating a fear-free environment for shelter dogs reduces stress and supports their well-being. Explore key strategies like double-sided housing, proper space allocation, and indoor/outdoor access to improve adoptability and enhance daily life in animal shelters.
We are reimagining the use of space within existing shelters and clinics to maximize potential. Through strategic redesign and reorganization, we support your team in adapting to the changing needs of the community it serves, making every square foot count toward advancing your mission in animal welfare.
We strengthen animal shelters by building organizational capacity through strategic planning and development. By creating tailored plans that align with your goals, we enable sustainable growth and enhance your shelter's ability to adapt and thrive in a changing environment.
Whether you’re a national organization focused on pet-related research or a local animal shelter seeking insights into your community’s needs, our tailored approach on community needs assessments empower you to address unique local challenges and develop effective animal welfare initiatives.
Our facility design service involves crafting new, renovated, or expanded shelters and community clinics with a focus on maximizing functionality and impact. We blend architectural innovation with a deep understanding of animal and herd health, operational efficiency, and community engagement.
The ASV’s 2022 Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters introduce essential updates to improve animal welfare and shelter operations. This second edition provides shelters with practical tools to enhance care, reduce stress, and support staff and volunteers in their daily work.
Discover how thoughtful animal shelter design can improve both animal welfare and operational efficiency. Learn about key design elements like stress reduction, housing layout, and capacity planning to create spaces that support the well-being of animals and staff alike.
Animal shelters are evolving into community-centered spaces with the help of HASS Facility Guidelines. Learn how innovative design principles, like shared food pantries and pet-friendly coworking areas, support both human and animal well-being.