Animal control workers provide water to a thirsty dog. | Matan Ray Vizel/Pixabay
Animal control workers provide water to a thirsty dog. | Matan Ray Vizel/Pixabay
A new $6.6 million animal control headquarters and shelter will begin construction in January in Detroit.
The project will provide Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) with state-of-the-art facilities, according to a Nov. 30 news release from the city government.
“The new facility will be the culmination of a series of major improvements made within Animal Care and Animal Control in recent years,” Demolition Department Director, LaJuan Counts, said in the release. “This updated expansion plan allows us to completely address the challenges the current facility now faces. When this new shelter is completed, the DACC staff, as well as residents and animals, will have the improved facility they deserve.”
The project will be located at Ferry and Russell near the county’s new criminal justice complex and is expected to be operational by the end of 2023, the release stated.
“No one is more eager to complete this new facility than we are,” said Brad Dick, group executive, Services and Infrastructure. “The new animal control facility will increase capacity and enable animal control officers to continue ensuring the safety of Detroit residents. It is critical that we get this right and now that we have the right contractors in place, we are ready to begin construction just after the holidays and honor the city’s commitment to enhance animal welfare for residents and their furry friends.”
The new facility will be 30,000 square feet and include over 200 kennels, which is nearly double the size of DACC’s current headquarters, the release stated.
“The new facility reunites Animal Care and Animal Control in a combined operations location to better serve Detroiters and their pets,” said Denise Fair Razo, chief public health officer. “The team is excited to move into new quarters with more than 200 kennels, a veterinary clinic, call center, adoption areas, outdoor kennels, pet exercise area, quarantine, and isolation areas. This will allow us to provide enhanced service in all areas of animal welfare. We appreciate the support of Detroiters, including rescue groups and especially our elected officials who have championed this effort.”
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