Animal Shelter Design and Construction Experts
You’re providing a safe space for animals. We’ll design and build a shelter that supports your mission.
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Animal Shelter and Humane Society Construction
Explore These Animal Shelter Design Ideas
Unique ideas.
Relevant designs.
Shelters for animals of all sizes.
Everyone has a different idea of what they want for their animal shelter. But they all want the same thing: a place where animals waiting for their forever home are treated with care. We’ll make that come to life.
Want to see more? Check out some designs we’ve done, and start to imagine your own.
Project Type
Animal Shelters Designed Like Home.
Renovate an existing facility or start anew.
Our team of experts will help you design and build your dream space.
Ground Up
From soil to the ceiling and everything in between, we’ll design and build your new clinic or clinics on-time and on-budget.
Additions
Your business is growing. You need space to grow more. Our team will make the new addition feel just like home.
Interior
If what’s inside no longer fits your needs, we’ll reimagine and rebuild in your existing space with minimal disruption.
CREATING THE IDEAL TEMPORARY HOME FOR ANIMALS
Teaming with RWE Design Build means you have a partner who understands how to create the ideal space for keeping animals safe and comfortable.
The right animal shelter and kennel designs are those that help improve their health, behavior and emotional well-being. They also have to be warm and inviting to people who want to adopt. Our expertise means we can design an animal shelter that is the optimal space for animals and people.
The animal shelter building designs we create address specific challenges such as:
Providing Healthy Housing
Keeping animals healthy means cat and dog pound design has to make air quality, sanitation and acoustics top priorities. Our designs include environmental controls for reducing odors and removing harmful viruses and bacteria from the air. We also incorporate floor drains to make cleaning easier and adjustable lighting to soothe nervous animals.
Encouraging Adoption
Your goal is to help animals find their forever homes. Our cat and dog shelter designs create bright, friendly spaces where the bond between pet and person gets off on the right foot. This means an abundance of cheerful colors, open spaces and natural daylighting whenever possible. The spaces we design also prioritize outdoor areas where animals can play and socialize where they will be most comfortable.
Facilitating Functionality
We understand that your facility also is a place of business, and we take that into consideration when we design animal shelters. Our goal is to create spaces that are functional, easy to operate and enjoyable work areas for your employees. We plan layouts that are easy to navigate and offer a selection of durable materials that are easy to clean.
Saving Money
You can trust us to build an animal shelter that’s within your budget. Our experienced designers know how to get the maximum value with your specific financial constraints. You can depend on us to design your animal shelter so your facility will have the highest quality and aesthetic appeal.
Diverse Expertise
Our dog shelter kennel designs are just one of the many types of projects we can deliver when it comes to animal care. We’re also experienced in designing and building veterinary clinics; specialty/emergency care facilities; and boarding, grooming and daycare facilities. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our capabilities for animal care build projects.
Projects
Check Out Our Completed Animal Care Projects
Client Testimonials
Helping Animal Shelters Make Their Visions a Reality
Our clients share their vision. We make it a reality. Check out what they had to say post-construction!
“The quality of work was first rate and I couldn’t have asked for a better management team for my project. I would absolutely use RWE again and I recommend them often.”
Hinsdale Humane Society
“RWE made our Adoption Center vision a reality from the inside out. Our beautiful new center would be nothing without their guidance and expertise and we truly cannot thank them enough for their partnership over the last several months to bring everything to life!”
Second City Canine
“It is clear that RWE strives to make the client happy. I knew very early on that this was more than a job to RWE – their passion was building great buildings.”
Emily Klehm, South Suburban Humane Society
Make Decisions With A Partner Who Protects Your Interests
Building a new animal shelter is a series of important decisions. We’re going to help you make the choices that work best for your business goals — and then make those decisions a reality.
Our Proven Process
RWE's proven commercial design and build process is a refined, six-step process that our clients are guided through every step of the way. From needs analysis to construction completion, your project will have a dedicated team of experts who know your goals, needs, and project details inside and out. At our commercial design build firm, communication and ongoing client interaction are at the heart of our process. We make sure that every decision is aligned with your vision. This focus on clear communication and collaboration is key to a successful design-build project, providing transparency and fostering trust from start to finish.
1. Consultation
Free consultation process where we learn your goals, talk about ideas, and see if we’re the right fit for you.
2. Needs Analysis
A needs analysis is a low-cost way for you to find out the promises, challenges, and costs of your potential project.
3. Design
Here we design a clinic that fits your goals, maximizes your profit, and celebrates your unique ideas. We pay close attention to ensuring maximum safety for your staff, animals, and visitors and keeping you compliant with all relevant requirements.
4. Bidding
We award our subcontractors with your project while you focus on financing with one of our preferred partners.
5. Build
Get building with our trusted network of contractors so you can open your doors on-time and on-budget.
6. Closeout
Warranties are provided, a final quality assurance walk through is completed by our team, your training occurs, and the keys are yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial Construction FAQs
These are just some of the many questions our clients are seeking answers for.
From the beginning stages of your design build project to post-occupancy, we are here to answer them for you.
What is design-build and how is it helpful?
Design-build is a project delivery method where a single entity is responsible for both the design and construction phases. It streamlines communication, reduces risks, and enhances collaboration, resulting in cost and time savings.
What if I don't have a location yet?
We can introduce you to one of our preferred real estate partners to help with selection. We will coordinate the due diligence process whether it's a lease space or a real estate purchase.
How do we know this project is right for us?
We’re on your side. We treat your money like ours, and only recommend what is in the best interest of your business goals.
I'm a start-up veterinary or medical practice, can you help me?
Of course! We work with independent business owners and corporate networks. Whether you are looking to build one location or many, we're the partner to make your vision a reality.
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