Animal Shelter Design Varies According to Need

The Harlingen Humane Society facility reflects the architecture of southeastern Texas. The 5,700-square-foot building is masonry construction with stucco exterior. It has a 125-animal capacity, with after-hours drop-off. R. Meyer photo

The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission facility is a combined effort of 19 municipalities. The 17,000-s.f. facility includes 180 dog kennels, four cat condo wards, bathing, and treatment areas. M. Schmidt photo

The Crawford County Humane Society in Bucyrus, Ohio is a 6,000-s.f. concrete block and steel frame structure with a capacity of 135 animals. The reception lobby provides public viewing of the adoption wards.

The Nantucket MSPCA (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) had to meet strict community design standards. The facility provides veterinary, boarding, shelter, and wildlife rehabilitation services.