Facility construction and maintenance:

• State-of-the-art, energy efficient, and “green” lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation systems
• Durable materials and finishes for easy cleaning

Benefits to animals:

• Acoustic separation areas between cats and dogs
• Soothing, comfortable, low-stress environments
• Medical separation between healthy and sick animals

Benefits to visitors:

• Desirable location and increased visibility
• Dedicated space for pre-adoption counseling and get-acquainted meetings
• Room to host outreach and enrichment programs for all ages

Benefits to staff and volunteers:

• Best-in-class work environment for staff and volunteers

Benefits to the community:

• A green model
  Following state and national trending and embracing sustainable ecological design, new development will employ innovative housing, equipment and practices.
• Community enrichment
  Animal interaction programs for people of all ages and experience levels. Animal-human bonding opportunities can have a myriad of therapeutic benefits, including:
  – Teaching children responsibility, empathy and compassion
  – Lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels
  – Providing opportunities for exercise and socialization
• Improved level of service
  It is our duty and mission as a community service provider to maximize the experience for visitors from the moment they walk through our door.
• Shared public services
  The new center being conveniently located near other public services could help consolidate administrative and maintenance efforts and improve municipal cost efficiencies.