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Why Does a New Shelter Cost So Much?

​Why does a new shelter cost so much?
In our region, the average cost to build a shelter for homeless animals is $150 per square foot. In fact, it is more expensive to build an animal shelter than a comparable commercial or residential building, because most animals that come into shelters were never vaccinated or cared for properly.  This means they can carry communicable dis-eases or are more susceptible to catching them.

If a shelter is not built to resist these diseases, they can infect the shelter’s entire animal population and sometimes humans. To pre-vent this, the shelter must be built with high-ly specialized features. These include the fol-lowing:
· Separate HVAC systems to prevent the spread of airborne diseases;
· Plumbing that can handle the waste of 200+ animals;
· Seamless, disease resistant flooring and walls that will not harbor deadly disease;
· Individual, sanitary kennels & cages;
· Properly equipped facilities for shelter animals;
 
To achieve these results, benefiting both the animal & human populations of the Chequamegon Bay area, the Chequamegon Humane Association is launching its Capital Campaign. Construction of the entire facility will cost approximately $800,000.
 

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!   We are located at 923 Rail Drive in Ashland, WI.                                  

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Hours

Currently only available by appointment. Appointments can be made only with an approved adoption application at this time.

Contact Us

Tel: 715-682-9744
​Fax:​ 715-685-1150

Email

cheqhumane@yahoo.com
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