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.
Out of the Old
After 30 years of operation, our original facility is no longer suitable for the animals or our team.
MaryAnn Wright
Animal Adoption & Education Center
Partnering with Neumann/Smith Architecture of Southfield, we’re developing this 20,000-square-foot center in two phases.
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