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 New
Cherryland Humane Society Shelter and Adoption, Education
and Conference Center
The
new 14,000 square foot CHS facility was planned and constructed
with attention to the currently increasing needs for humane
services and anticipated future needs. As the area serviced
by CHS continues to grow, it is important to properly position
the services of the CHS to effectively meet future challenges
of unwanted and homeless pets. The following is a description
of the various components of the new facility and how they
benefit the work of the CHS on behalf of homeless pets.
The
new facility is designed to provide a place for everyone to
enjoy, to view and interact with the animals, to tour, to
learn, and to gain a heightened awareness of the importance
of pets and their well-being. Interactive displays, exhibits,
continually running videos, presentations, and occasionally
guests available for consultation and to answer questions
will help to make a visit to the new facility enjoyable, educational,
rewarding and memorable.
Two
Separate Dog Kennel Wings
CHS
has contracted with Leelanau County and the Grand Traverse Band
of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Leelanau County to house their
stray dogs. Funds received from those entities go only to care
for their stray dogs and do not benefit the operation of the
CHS.
- Separate
wings for male and female dogs
- 24
indoor/outdoor runs in the adoption center
- 20
indoor/outdoor runs in the animal lodging center
- More
room for more animals
- Individual
indoor/outdoor runs prevent dogs from having direct contact
with each other, thereby preventing possible disease
- Each
wing has its own air flow zone, which controls airborne
viruses and prevents disease
- Natural
lighting to maintain healthy animal disposition
 Cat
Adoption Center
- Contains
a separate air flow zone to control airborne viruses and
prevent disease
- Provides
natural lighting, important for cats
- Provides
more room for more animals
Separate
Dog and Cat Isolation Areas
- Provides
space for dogs and cats with contagious illness to reside
in until the illness has run its course and the animals
can be placed with the general population
- Contains
a separate air flow zone to prevent possible airborne viruses
from infecting other parts of the facility
Admissions
Room
- An
area where animals initially entering the facility can be
placed to be evaluated and receive preventative medications
prior to being placed with the general population
- Where
animals are scanned for implanted microchip identification
- Where
the people bringing in the pet are interviewed
Examination
Room
- An
area where animals can be examined and treated
- Where
an initial inoculation and worming medication are administered
- Where
the medical needs of pets are addressed
Grooming
Room
- For
the maintenance of animal hygiene and appearance, which
provides for greater adoption potential
Pet/Adopter
Interaction Rooms 
- Areas
for potential adopters and pets become acquainted with each
other prior to adoption
Pet
Adoption Rooms 
- Areas
for processing adoptions in privacy
Pet
Related Merchandise Area 
- Area
for pet supplies and other pet related merchandise
Recognition
Areas
- Designated
areas for recognizing those making significant contributions
and major donations to the work of the CHS
Outdoor
Dog/Adopter Interactive Area 
- Fenced
in area for potential adopters and dogs to become acquainted
with each other
Grounds
- A
park-like setting complete with picnic tables and other
amenities where individuals, families and groups can enjoy
their time at the facility and where pet related event and
activities can take place
Education
and Conference Center 
- Humane
education classes
- Pet
activities and events
- Public
awareness activities
- Interactive
activities
- Classes,
conferences, and meetings
- Support
groups
- Children's
clubs
 Humane
Library
The purpose of the library is to house written, audio and
video resources dealing with humane topics, pet care, and
other educational information about pets. The library is available
on a regional basis for in-house reading, viewing and listening
for pleasure, education and research. Along with a computer
for online research, you will find training videos and books
on breeds, breed rescue groups, and general interest pet issues.
The CHS is also planning to produce its own educational resources
that will be available in the library.
The
CHS Humane Library is vital to our goals of promoting the
human/animal bond, teaching life's lessons that pets have
to offer, ending the many problems that pets face, and promoting
a humane attitude towards and an appreciation of and respect
for pets. We wish to thank so many individuals who have donated
books for the library. We are in need of additional books
and appreciate donations of books or funds to purchase books.
We extend a very cordial invitation to each of you to visit
the CHS Humane Library.
- Public
access to written, audio and video resources dealing with
pets
- In-house
reading, viewing and listening for pleasure, education and
research
- Computer
for online research
- Training
videos
- Books
on breeds and breed rescue groups
Other
Areas
- Media
room used to produce written, audio taped, and video taped
educational and public awareness materials
- Offices
and education and promotions planning area
- Employee
area
- Supplies
and storage areas
- Mechanical
areas
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