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New animal shelter almost complete
Press release from Butler County:
Homeless animals in Butler County will soon enjoy a larger and healthier living arrangement while waiting for a forever home. In June, Butler County will complete its new animal shelter located at 1820 Princeton Road.
Thanks to the passage of Issue 12, the Board of Commissioners contracted with CR & R Construction and Robert Treadon & Associates Architects to build a new 22,500 square foot animal shelter. Animal Friends Humane Society will be moving out of their current 6,000 square foot facility in Trenton that is aging and unsanitary into the new facility.
Construction is well underway — the entire building is under roof and contractors are working daily to finish the project.
“The severe weather we experienced in the last several weeks interfered with progress outside. However, work has continued in the main building. We are currently installing drywall and work on the kennel areas is proceeding as well. We still expect to complete the project a month ahead of the contracted completion date,” said CR & R President David Rohlfer.
“Staying within budget and on-time was critical to the success of this project,” said Butler County Commissioner Donald Dixon.
The new shelter will provide amenities and services critical to the high standard of care needed for our county’s animals, which include:
- Dog/Cat adoptions and intake of stray and unwanted animals
- 78 interior/exterior (covered) large dog kennels, 33 interior only large dog kennels
- 20 cages for smaller breeds
- Full veterinary and surgical services for shelter animals
- 2 fenced outdoor exercise areas and a large fenced yard for dog walking and playing
- Spay and neutering assistance for low-income persons and feral cats
- Animal receiving and dog licensing
The new shelter will have 111 kennels for large dogs compared to the current shelter’s 36 large dog kennels. This increase in kennels will allow the shelter to more than double its capacity for housing animals.
“Princeton Road is centrally located, making it easy for the public to access as well as county and municipal animal control agencies that bring stray animals to the shelter. The location is also more conducive to attracting volunteers and people who will adopt animals,” said Butler County Commissioner Charles Furmon.
“Our main objective was to keep costs as low as possible, without compromising the high-level of care needed for our county’s animals,” said Butler County Commissioner Gregory Jolivette.
“Everyone at the Animal Friends Humane Society is excited to be moving into the new facility. We are thankful to the community for their continued support,” said Animal Friends Humane Society Director Meg Stephenson.
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By Harry
February 22, 2009 9:25 PM | Link to this
“On Time” what world is Don Dixon living in. Why on earth has it taken three years to build a dog pound? Maybe the “On Time” comment was Donnie Boy making a joke.
By Neil
March 31, 2009 4:49 PM | Link to this
I drove bay the New Shelter today March 31, 2009. First the building dosen’t look any where near complete. There isn’t even a road into the place. Second, how on earth did did metal pole barm cost the taxpayers 3-plus million dollars. I’d bet this building could be built for less than half that by a private business or individual. I’d bet someone is going to see a nice kick back on this project.