The Bucks County SPCA in Lahaska has recently made headway on long overdue construction, greatly improving its shelter space and capabilities for both housing and treating animals.
Being scheduled for completion by 2020, the SPCA’s construction ran into complications during COVID-19’s initial surfacing, and had to delay the start until this spring. The SPCA has been making plans for these upgrades since 2018, the year when it finished behind-the-scenes changes to its clinic and other animal care areas.
Fundraising began that same year and support from individual donors along with grant money have fully funded the project. As things are getting back to normal and the construction has picked up, the SPCA expects the new adoption areas to be open to the public by early fall.
The first main renovation is the dog adoption wing. Expanding both its size and offerings, there’s no doubt the SPCA is doing its best to house, comfort, and raise dogs going up for adoption.
There are expected to be a new roof and larger play space, along with a meet-and-greet section for adopters to get to know their possible future pet. In terms of care, within the kennel area there is destined to be a new grooming room; one with a special tub for an easier bathing process for staff and volunteers to use throughout the year of grooming dogs.
Several new kennel spaces will be put in as well, designated for timid or stressed dogs for an easier recovery.
While the SPCA might see a lot more dogs and cats coming in and out of the shelter, there’s no reason not to take time to care for the others, and improve their environment. Little animals such as guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, rats and birds are going to have their own new holding room, and one that will undoubtedly help for reducing stress and feeling safe.
Cindy Kelly, director of communications for the Bucks County SPCA said, “We consulted with an acoustics engineer to ensure the design results in a quiet space. Our goal is to help animals feel calm and safe during their stay with us. Reducing stress is an important factor in helping animals stay healthy.”
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