Animal Welfare

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to thank my Guide Prof. Mukta Latkar Talwalkar, for believing in me and giving
me the opportunity to work under her guidance and support throughout each step of research
and design of my thesis.
I would also like to thank Dr. Kiran Shinde and all the teaching staffs for their support and
guidance through the process of my design. I am specially thankful to Architect Vishwas Lele
for his guidance, inputs and reviews on this topic. I am also grateful to Edward Michael Cruze,
architect, CEG International, Doha for his valuable suggestions and support.
I would also like to acknowledge every individual who supported and guided me for my thesis,
Directors, social workers, volunteers, staff members of the animal care center for providing me
with all the information for developing the design without whose guidance and support, it
would have not been possible to successfully complete the thesis.
Finally I would like to thank my parents and friends for all their support.

CONTENT
Synopsis
• Animal Welfare
• Need for animal Welfare
• Human-Animal Interaction
• Design Proposal
Literature Review
• Human-Animal Bond
• Scientific Look at Human- Animal Bond
• Animal Welfare
Case Studies
Live Case Studies
• People For Animal
• Blue Cross Society
Book Case Study
• Palm Springs Animal Shelter
• SPCA
• Greenville Humane Society
Comparative Analysis
• Comparative Analysis of Case Studies
• Comparative Area Analysis
Design Program
Site Selection
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Center for Animal Welfare
Welfare is defined as the wellbeing of an individual animal. This well being is based on the needs,
adaptability and stress of the animal.
Need of Animal Care
According to various literature reviews and research papers, in spite of having care centers run by
enthusiasts, growing cities have led to growing demand for animal care. Existing animal centers are
crowded with rescued strays and abandoned pets. Most of the funding comes from donations. Since
this is not enough to raise the animals, organizations occasionally setup fund raising campaigns.
Rescued and abandoned animals need forever loving homes. Animals interact with humans for sense
of comfort. Similarly humans have also benefitted by interacting with animals. There are various
physiological and psychological benefits in human animal interaction.
Aims
•To provide a home for rescued animals
•To provide and essential treatment and care.
•To provide essential Training:
•Training for Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT).
•To interact with other animals in the facility (considering limitations).
•To interact with human companion.
•To promote human – animal interaction.
Objective
•To understand the meaning of animal welfare and its principles.
•To understand animal behavior in shelters
•To study human-animal interaction and its benefits and limitations
•To understand space design for animals to maintain psychological equilibrium.
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Methodology
•Literature review and research papers on Animal Assisted Therapy.
•Book case – study on Welfare Centers.
•Book case – study on Center for Human – Animal Interaction.
•Live case study on Animal Care Centers.
Probable Case Studies
•VCU School of Medicine Center for Human-Animal Interaction.
•Qatar Animal Welfare Society, Doha, Qatar
•Center for Animal Health and Welfare, Easton, United States.
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Introduction
Of 44,838 animal species, 905 are extinct and 16, 928 are listed as critically endangered. In near
future the critically endangered will be extinct. (IUCN Red List Criteria)
Human and animal habitation was supposed to be mutual. However, humans stand out in the food
chain, dominating every other living organism in the planet. In ancient times, humans and animals
have co-existed. Domestication of animals has been a practice for centuries. Archeological evidence
states that humans have lived with domestic wolves about 14000 years ago. (Serpell- 2008). Wild
cats were domesticated and were used to kill rodents in farms. (Human-Animal Bonds, Forma
Walsh). Over time, these domestic animals became loyal companions to human beings. Today they
are known as ‘companion animals’ or ‘pets’.
Over the years, human population has increased drastically. To meet their demands, cities have
expanded beyond their limits, consequently destroying the animal habitat. However, a part of the
wildlife has managed to evolve and survive in urban environment. Many species of urban wildlife
receive little attention from homeowners. They are present in such numbers that they become part of
our everyday life. They constitute of small organisms like squirrels and small birds to larger animals
like dogs and cats. Dogs and cats have been companions to humans from ages; similarly other urban
animals have also managed to associate with humans.
From the beginning of the century, urban wildlife has raised concerns to human health. Increasing
population of urban wildlife has alarmed various health hazards. To isolate the strays from humans,
animal care centers are established. Many of the care centers around the world are privately owned.
Most of their funding comes from donations and occasional fund raising campaigns. Nowadays,
animals being rescued are far more than expected and many of them are not able to find forever
loving homes. Many animals rescued are either abandoned by their owners, brutally abused or left to
starve. As a result care centers are becoming overcrowded and many animals after treatment and
rehabilitation are sent back to the streets.
Animal Welfare
Welfare is defined as the wellbeing of an individual animal. This well being is based on the needs,
adaptability and stress of the animal. Health is an important factor in welfare, but welfare is a much
broader concept than just health.
Animal welfare can be defined:
•Based on Need – Needs maintaining health and comfort of the animal are essential for welfare
•Based on Adaptation – Physical and psychological aspects of adapting to the environment.
•Based of Stress – Frequent and long lasting stress decreases welfare of an animal.
•Based on Sensation – the feeling of security and comfort defines welfare of the animal.
If an animal’s behavior shows aggression, anxiety, lack of social behavior, then the animal is not in a
state of wellbeing.
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Welfare can also determined by behavior. It has been observed that the behavior on an animal
changes considerably when it tries to adapt to the surrounding. In fact, behavior is the first means to
evaluate an animal’s adaptability to a situation or a surrounding. Animal welfare centers are aimed at
providing all the basic necessities an animal needs for its wellbeing.
Need For Animal Welfare
Need for animal welfare is based on awareness that animals are sentient and constitute a major part
of the ecosystem and that consideration should be given to their well-being especially when they are
used for food, in animal testing, as pets or in any other way. (Animal Welfare, Bousfield & Brown).
Over the years animal habitat is occupied by urban settlement resulting in “pet overpopulation”. Pet
overpopulation encompasses two primary factors: (1) allowing cats and dogs to reproduce with little
chance of finding homes for offspring (2) being relinquished by owners who can no longer keep their
animal. Every year millions of cats and dogs are euthanized in animal shelters because there are more
pets than there are responsible homes. In order to control overpopulation animals are spayed or
neutered in rescue centers or veterinary clinic. (http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/adoption-
pet-care/issues-information/pet-overpopulation.html).
Human – Animal Interaction
Animals in welfare centers are either relinquished by their owners or rescued from the streets. These
animals might have been victims of abuses, cruelty and starvation. They seek for forever loving
homes. Meanwhile, they need to be assured the sense of well-being. Animals interact with humans
for sense of comfort. Similarly humans can rely on animals to relieve stress from the daily work.
Studies have proved the physiological and psychological benefits of interacting with an animal.
•Human – Animal interaction can effect depression, anxiety, loneliness and social behavior of an
individual. (PAWSitive Inter Action, Scientific Look at Human – Animal Bond).
•Significant reduction in anxiety in patients with mood and psychotic disorders. (Baker SB &
Dawson KS, psychiatric services, June 1998)
•Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), can benefit from a large dog which
can provide an energetic playmate. (Dr. Marty Becker_ a veterinary correspondent and the author of
“Healing Power of Pets”)
•Stroking a pet has a calming effect on arthritic inflammation and can prove to be very relaxing. (Dr.
Marty Becker)
•Seniors with pets have fewer health problems compared to non-pet owners. Survey shows fewer
doctor visits and lower healthcare cost. (Friedmann & Tsai, 2006)
•Pets promote relaxation, help adhere daily schedule, enhance mobility & well being, provide
companionship, comfort and security. (Baun & Mc. Cabe, 2003; Fuilan & Llewellyn-Jones, 2006).
•It was found that installation of large fish tanks in dining rooms of dementia units enhanced
calmness, socialization & healthier eating habits; proved to be more effective than meditation
techniques. (Filan & Llewellyn Jones, 2006).
•It was found that persons with schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders, who worked with farm
animals, gained significant improvement in coping, confidence and quality of life. (Berget, Ekeberg
& Braastad, 2008).
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Design Proposal
The proposed animal welfare center will not only provide the animal with basic necessities needed
for welfare but it will also promote human – animal interaction. It will consist of three major
facilities:
Welfare Center:
This facility will consist of all the basic necessities of a traditional animal welfare center. It includes
receiving area, veterinary clinic, animal quarantine, exercise area, food preparation and laundry,
restrooms, offices and many more. Animal shelters will be designed such that minimum restrictions
will be enforced for their movement, giving them a sense of freedom.
Training Center:
The training facility will consist of interaction spaces where animals will be allowed to interact with
each other, under supervision of trainers.
Animals will also be trained to interact with humans.
Selected breed of dogs will be taken for training to become therapy dogs. Sufficient spaces will be
designed for Animal Assisted Therapy training. From here therapy dogs will be dispatched to
required venues.
Interaction Center
This designed space will attract visitors who would be allowed to interact with the animals of the
facility. Hence this space can be a combination of indoor and outdoor.
•The indoor space will have a café where visitors can interact with cats/dogs while enjoying snacks
and beverages.
•People can interact with the dogs and spend quality time outdoors.
This type of interaction will benefit both humans and animals in relieving stress. It can help people to
understand the responsibilities of having pets, and make better decisions before planning for
adoption.
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HUMAN – ANIMAL BONDS I
Relation Significance of Companion Animals
The importance of human – animal bonds has documented throughout history, across cultures
and in recent research. However, attachments with companion animals have been undervalued in the
field of mental health. In recent years, researchers have been able to prove the benefits of human-
animal bonding and have encouraged therapeutic program applications.
Ancient people valued connection between humans and animals. Animals were worshipped by
indigenous people. 2500 years old Chinese legend states that Buddha summoned twelve creatures
under the Bodhi tree, taught them about strengths and weaknesses and sent them into the world to
guide people. Ancient Chinese belief states that every human is born with essential characteristics of
animal associated with date of birth. Archeological evidence states that, 14000 years ago, humans
domesticated wolves and wild cats; valued for their intelligence, keen sense and loyalty. They were
equal partners in hunting and fishing.
Animals were considered divine. Animal burial in ancient Greece and Rome revealed their
significance to human companion. These animals were buried with blankets and food alongside their
human companion. Animal Necropolises in Egypt is a burial for animals, almost as royal as the
human burials. Ancient manuscripts have mentioned dogs to be guides in afterlife and cats to be the
protective powers of the sun. In later years, when civilization advanced, cats and dogs were so valued
that they had their own servants. Lap dogs became popular as comforters. Animals were bred to form
a unique breed which signified royalty. Only the wealthy people owned pets.
In the present scenario, we see these animals badly abused and brutally killed. Cats and dogs are
killed for fur. Cruel treatment and exploitation in overwork and gaming has sparked advocacy of
animal protection organizations and laws in England in late 19th century. In U.S, American Society
for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (ASPCA) laws have been enforced to protect the animals.
Some of the animal protection organizations mentioned is PAWS and Animal Humane Association.
Animals have been an important part in contemporary life. Over recent decades companion
animals have been increasingly important in lives of Americans. More than 63% of U.S households
and 75% with children own pets. (APPMA National Pet Owner Survey, 2007-2008) Most common
pets are dogs, cats, horses, lovebirds and fishes. Cats and dogs are pampered. 87% of pet owners
offer holiday presents, 65% sing and dance for their pets, 87% include pets in holiday celebrations,
52% prepare special meals, 53% take time off from work for sick pets, 44% take pets to work to
boost morale and productivity. (Wells & Perrine, 2001). Hence the money spent on pets has also
doubled over the decade.
Interaction with companion animals has various health benefits. It was found that pet owners have
positive physiological and psychological health as compared to non-pet owners. (Allen, Blascovich
& Mendes, 2002). Dog owners are 8.6 times more likely to be alive (Friedmann, Katcher, Lynch &
Thomas,1980). Stroking of a dog reduces blood pressure. (Wells, 2009). Interaction with animals
increases neurochemicals associated with relaxing and improves human immunity. (Charnetsky,
Riggers & Brennan, 2004). Avian companions alleviate depression, loneliness & low morale in older
adults. (Jessen, Cardiello & Baun, 1996). Animals can detect early signs of cancer, critical
medication and seizures. (Wells, 2009). Australian seniors owning pets had less depression than non
pet owners. (Parslow et al, 2005).
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Bonding with animals is an issue in social lifestyles. Extensive bonding with companion animals is
often misinterpreted as psychological deficiency. However, strong bonds in companion animals have
resulted in strong bonds in with family members, as animals are capable of exhibiting complex
emotions. (Morris, Coe & Godsell, 2007).
Pets foster positive psychology in development of children who show enhanced empathy, self-
esteem, cognitive development and greater participation in social and athletic activities. (Melson,
2003). Children interact and bond with animals faster than adults. In a way, their early interest in
animals is shaped by the family members. Stuffed animals, popular gifts to infants and children bring
squeal of delight. Animal stories and coloring books encourage kids to interact with animals and have
pets. Traumatized children usually develop closer bonds with animals than their human companions.
(Becker, 2002). Animal companions make people more responsible. They help in improving morale
and time management skills. (Mc. Daniel, White Clinical, 2007)
Pets have benefitted many in their later life. Seniors with pets have fewer health problems
compared to non-pet owners. Survey shows fewer doctor visits and lower healthcare cost.
(Friedmann & Tsai, 2006). Pets promote relaxation, help adhere daily schedule, enhance mobility &
well being, provide companionship, comfort and security. (Baun & Mc. Cabe, 2003; Fuilan &
Llewellyn-Jones, 2006). It was found that installation of large fish tanks in dining rooms of dementia
units enhanced calmness, socialization & healthier eating habits; proved to be more effective than
meditation techniques. (Filan & Llewellyn Jones, 2006).
Animal Assisted Interventions comprise of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Animal Assisted
Activities (AAA). It was found that persons with schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders, who
worked with farm animals for twelve weeks, in addition to receiving standard psychiatric care,
gained significant improvement in coping, confidence and quality of life. (Berget, Ekeberg &
Braastad, 2008). Intensive Animal Care Intervention Program has remarkable success among
children with severe conduct disorders. (Katcher and Wilkins, 2000). “Puppies Behind Bars” one of
many programs for Animal Assisted Therapy incorporated in prisons to reduce prison violence and
rehabilitate prisoners.
This concludes that human-animal bonds merit greater in psychological and physiological health.
SCIENTIFIC LOOK AT HUMAN – ANIMAL BOND
In May 2002, PAWSitive Interaction held an inauguration in Atlanta, Georgia to celebrate the
positive outcomes of Human-Animal bonding. PAWSitive Interaction is a non-profit organization
founded in 2001 by five premier Atlanta organizations_Atlanta Humane Society, Happy Tails Pet
Therapy, Merial, Pets Are Loving Support and Zoo Atlanta. Experts from various fields related to
human and animal health attended the inauguration. The inauguration was focused on the scientific
aspects of human – animal bonding.
Dr. Allen Beck_ director of Center of Human and Animal Bond, School of Veterinary Medicine,
Purdue University, stated that companionship of animals decreases loneliness and stimulates
conversation. Pets pay attention to ignored/avoided individuals. Interaction with animals enhances
daily routine, exercise, laughter and social contact. Usually conversations incorporate rise in blood
pressure. By having an animal companion, anxiety reduces, hence regulating blood pressure. Animals
introduce responsibility in children. The children care for an animal more than their friends or
relatives. They begin to treat the pet as his/her own child. As per studies, some 48% of families
consider their pet a family member. Usually pets happen to be the center of attention, being an
animal.
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Their actions make people laugh. Laughter produces healing neurotoxins adding up to better
physiological health. Animals encourage exercise which results in better physical health. The elderly
walk more often and have better physical exercise when they are with their pets. It was observed that
pet owners have lower systolic blood pressure than non-pet owners. As per a study conducted by Dr.
Allen Beck, patients with Alzheimer disease maintained a healthy appetite after a fish tank was
placed in their dining room.
A series of research conducted and documented proves the mental health benefits of interacting
with companion animals. Studies have examined how human animal interaction can effect
depression, anxiety, loneliness and social behavior of an individual. According to Dr. Edward
Creagan of Mayo Clinic, people are in need of an outlet for relaxing and relieving stress. The reason
for stress relief by interacting with animals was proved in a test conducted in 1998 on 241 patients.
The test was aimed to examine whether animals could fluctuate anxiety levels in psychiatric patients.
Results showed significant reduction in anxiety in patients with mood and psychotic disorders.
Research was conducted to determine whether having a fish tank in the room of severely depressed
patients (undergoing electroconvulsive therapy) would make a difference. Results proved reduced
levels of anxiety in the patients. Since then, psychiatric clinics have an aquarium installed in their
waiting rooms.
Animals have the ability to make us happy and healthy. It enhances companionship and a better
quality of life. In recent years, research has been able to practically prove that animals improve our
health emotionally, physically and psychologically. According to Dr. Marty Becker_ a veterinary
correspondent and the author of “Healing Power of Pets”, pets play a vital role in ameliorating
effects of chronic medical conditions. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
can benefit from a large dog which can provide an energetic
playmate. It could also help children whose parents are going through relationship crisis. Arthritis is
a common condition among older Americans. Small pets can be beneficial for such patients. Stroking
a pet has a calming effect on arthritic inflammation and can prove to be very relaxing.
Pet owners have stronger bonds with their animals. “Even the most tragically ill is determined to get
home to see their pet, resulting in stronger drive to rehabilitate after an injury or illness”, says Dr.
Edward Creagan. A survey conducted by American Animal Hospital Association shows that, of 1,197
pet owners, 34 percent of them said that they talk about their animals when conversing with others
and 20 percent talk about their spouse. 78 percent said that it is their pet who greets them first as they
come home from work. Pets have various physiological benefits. Pet owners have observed lower
blood pressure, decreased loneliness, fewer physician visits increased heart attack survival and offer
unconditional and non judgmental affection. In a one-year study conducted on 1000 participants
shows how companion animals have improved the health of elderly people. Elderly pet owners were
found to be less depressed and happier.
Research presented in the summit educated participants about the benefits of bonding with animals.
Surveys presented gave a statistical data on how interacting with animals have improved mental,
physical and emotional health. Experts in field of animal studies presented research on the benefits of
animal assisted therapy and its applications on patients with anxiety, ADHD, severe depression,
arthritis and Alzheimer.
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ANIMAL WELFARE
According to ‘Cruelty to Animals Ordinance Cap. 169’, it is an offence to treat animals cruelly, and
cause unnecessary pain or suffering to them. Animal welfare is not only about ensuring that an
animal is not cruelly treated or caused unnecessary pain, it is about ensuring that the animals physical
state, its mental state and its ability to fulfill its natural needs and desire is considered and attended
to.
Animals are sentient and innocent creatures. Humans depend on animals for food and much more.
Human activities have affected survival of many animal species which will eventually effect humans
in the near future. Hence it is important to understand and preserve wildlife. This is why laws have
been implemented around the world to protect animals.
There are many definitions for animal welfare.
Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary: Animal welfare means the avoidance of abuse
and exploitation of animals by humans by maintaining appropriate standards of accommodation,
feeding and general care, the prevention and treatment of disease, and the assurance of freedom from
harassment, and unnecessary discomfort and pain.
World Animals Health Organization: Animal welfare means how an animal is coping with the
conditions in which it lives. An animal is in a good state of welfare if (as indicated by scientific
evidence) it is healthy, comfortable, well nourished, safe, able to express innate behaviour, and if it is
not suffering from unpleasant states such as pain, fear, and distress. Good animal welfare requires
disease prevention and veterinary treatment, appropriate shelter, management, nutrition, humane
handling and humane slaughter/killing. Animal welfare refers to the state of the animal; the treatment
that an animal receives is covered by other terms such as animal care, animal husbandry, and humane
treatment.
The Five Freedoms: (1) Freedom from thirst and hunger - by ready access to fresh water and a diet
to maintain full health and vigor. (2) Freedom from discomfort - by providing an appropriate
environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area. (3) Freedom from pain, injury, and
disease - by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment. (4) Freedom to express normal behavior -
by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind. (5) Freedom
from fear and distress - by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
It is widely accepted all vertebrates and some invertebrates like cephalopods and crustaceans have
the capacity to feel pain and distress. A number of animal welfare around the world are trying to
achieve a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW). It is said that the Universal
Declaration will call on the United Nations to recognize animal welfare as a major issue and a key
role in the development of a nation. The campaign is being coordinated by World Society for the
Protection of Animals, Compassion in World Farming, Royal Society for the Protection of Cruelty to
Animals (RSPCA), and the Humane Society International.
“Need” is a common word used in discussion on animal welfare. The need of an animal is a
requirement fundamental in biology of the animal to obtain to a particular resource or to respond to a
particular stimulus. Needs determining an animal’s well-being can be food, comfort, medical
attention and environmental enrichment.
Human sympathy and empathy is one way to encourage animal welfare. For example, animal
producers might improve welfare on farm animals to meet consumer demands. RSPCA certifies its
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products as Freedom Food (animals in welfare) and encourages consumers to buy from producers
ensuring the animal’s well-being. Factors that affect people’s concern in animal welfare are lack of
affluence, illiteracy, cultural and religious beliefs. Increased affluence has encouraged people to buy
products from high welfare systems. However, awareness for animal has increased over the years.
Media and scientific research funded by government, welfare organizations, industry bodies and
other agencies have played a vital role in animal welfare.
Animal welfare assessment is needed to evaluate and rate animal welfare associations and improve
animal welfare if needed. Main factors for welfare assessment are:
i. Five freedom for welfare
ii. Inputs – efforts made by the organization to enhance and maintain welfare. Outputs – actual
impact of the factors on animal’s welfare.
iii. Quantification of welfare problems measured using severity, duration and number of animals
affected.
In some situations welfare is assessed by physiological tests such as animal’s heart rate, blood
pressure, cholesterol level, adrenaline, enzymes and metabolism levels.
Animal have been given rights stating that animals should not be used by humans and should not be
regarded as their property. Their rights state that they must be granted a good quality life and a
humane death. Animals have the right to live freely without human intervention, although some
animals might prefer to co-exist with humans.
In 1996, rail route between Hong Kong and china was temporarily cut due to floods. Consequently,
livestock imports were delivered by river. Loading and unloading of the livestock was highly
criticized by the media. Hence the governor decided to set up an independent Animal Welfare
Advisory Group (AWAG). The group was established in 1997. Advice includes awareness of welfare,
responsibility of pet ownership and reformation of animal welfare laws. The group consists of a
chairman, an ex-official member and nine members from various animal welfare organizations.
There are a number of issues concerning animal welfare. Some of them are common to people who
have an experience in owning pets. Rest of them is not known to most people, since they might not
have an experience with species other than companion animals. Some of these issues are a result of
historical tradition which has been practiced for ages with no second thoughts. Some of these
activities include bull fighting, dog fighting and cock fighting. On the other end of the spectrum, one
has issues where modern farm techniques conflict with current welfare theory, examples of this
would be sow breeding crates, parasite and health issues of pigs in modern organic farms, battery egg
laying farms, some broiler breeder units, some broiler house managements, salmonella issues on
modern free range chicken farms, and dairy cow foot welfare. In short, there is welfare issues in
every species man try to manage.
This article concludes that, issues on animal welfare may never end. The more we try to solve, more
issues may arise. This does not mean that we must ignore these issues and let cruelty take over, but
sometimes welfare is just about changing ourselves, changing the way we live and giving up
traditions that have tortured and killed many animals.
“I hope to make people realize how totally helpless animals are, how dependent on us, trusting as a
child must that we will be kind and take care of their needs... [they] are an obligation put on us, a
responsibility we have no right to neglect, nor to violate by cruelty.” _ James Herriot
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PEOPLE FOR ANIMALS ( PFA )
People For Animals, Pune 43

• Work to rescue and rehabilitate sick and needy animals.
• Set up and run shelters, ambulance services, sterilization programs,
treatment camps and disaster rescue missions for animals
• Conduct education programs in schools, fight cases in court and
lobby on animal issues in parliament..
People for Animals also known as PFA is India’s largest
animal welfare organization with a nationwide network
of 26 hospitals, 165 units, and 60 mobile units and 2.5
Lakh members.
The Pune Unit of People for Animals was started in 2005
under the guidance of Smt Maneka Gandhi and since its
inception it was been focused on Law Enforcement and
Animal Rescues. The unit currently runs and manages
several animal care shelters in Pune and one in
Panchagani.
Aims of the Shelter
Associates
• Jain Social Group : The Jain Social Group has taken an active role
in the running of the shelter and they are planning several fund raising
initiatives for the shelter.
People For Animals ( PFA )
•BDB Foundation : BDB Foundation helps animal welfare organizations come together and work in co-
operation with each other. They also hold annual awards and get together for animal welfare NGOs.
• Gograss.in : They are helping PFA Pune Unit by providing feed and fodder to the animals.
People For Animals ( PFA )
Sick cat
People For Animals, Pune
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Summer months are from March to May, with
maximum temperatures ranging from 30 to
38 °C. The warmest month in Pune is April;
although summer doesn't end until May.
Monsoon lasts from June to October, with
moderate rainfall and temperatures ranging
from 22 to 28 °C. Most of the 722 mm
(28.43 in) of annual rainfall in the city falls
between June, July and September. Hailstorms
are also common in this region.
Winter begins in November with daytime temperature hovers around 28 °C (82 °F) while night
temperature drops below 10 °C for most of December and January.
PUNE
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PEOPLE FOR ANIMALS (PFA)
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• Left front of the clinic is allocated for future development of
I.C.U.
• Shelter is a no kill shelter, hence lacks a euthanasia room and
a freezer.
• The clinic is an R.C.C structure with corrugated roofing.
• Tiled flooring makes it easy to clean after a surgery or an
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General Recovery Shed
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Recovery Shed
Pediatric recovery
Clinic Zone
Isolation Recovery
Recovery Kennel
General Recovery
• In the initial phase of development the general recovery will be used for Animal Birth Control
(ABC).
• The shed is made a temporary structure. Incase the land is ceased , disassembling the structures
would be easier and economical.
• Shahbad Stone flooring keeps the shed cooler.
Shrubs and bushes are planted,
keeping in mind that they would
not be eaten up by cattle
Landscaping
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BLUE CROSS SOCIETY, PUNE
Blue Cross Society, Pune 51

 Re-homing
animals. Adoption
Camps for Mixed Breed
puppies and kittens.
 Providing care for
abandoned or stray
animals.
 Domestic animals like cats, dogs, mules, horses, cattle,
donkeys are admitted to the Blue Cross Animal Hospital.
These animals may be rescued, abandoned or
confiscated. Some are healthy, others emaciated or even sick
and injured. The society does its best to nurse them back to
health and find new homes.
 Providing veterinary facilities for large and small animals.
 Animal Birth Control + Anti-Rabies (ABC + AR) Programme.
 Anti-rabies vaccination camps and sterilization drives.
 Animal Rescue. In response to distress calls, The Blue Cross
uses its vehicles for rescuing animals.
 Workshops: With the help of veterinary doctors, trainers and animal behaviorists, the Blue Cross
periodically holds workshops on subjects such as :
• Primary first aid to animals
• Handling and training dogs to obey simple commands
• Responsible pet ownership.
 Volunteers, Donors And Members’ Meets: In addition to the
Annual General Meeting, Blue Cross members and
volunteers interact from time to time for events such as
Fundraising.
 Community Partnerships. The Blue Cross Partners with like-minded local businesses, such as
restaurants, retail outlets to promote animal welfare and raise funds. Community partners host
awareness and fund raising programs as well as provide an opportunity for their customers to
donate to Blue Cross through a small amount added to their bill. Any help, in cash or in kind, or in
the form of dedicated time, is always welcome.
Blue Cross Society, Pune
The Blue Cross Society of Pune, founded in 1994, is a non-profit
organization working for the welfare of animals.
LIVE CASE STUDY
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Location Mapping
Mundwa-Kharadi Road
Keshav nagar road
Blue Cross Society
Bus stop
53

Site study
Main Entrance
Service Access
Infected dogs
Kennels
Kennels
Soak pit
Septic tank
O.H Water
tank
Kitchen
Kennels
Stable
Hospital
Building
16%
84%
Built v.s open
built open

Detail plan of Hospital

Sections
Section at AA’
Section at BB’
A A’
B
B’
56

Site study
Section at DD’
Section at CC’
C
C’
D
D’
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PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER
Palm Springs Animal Shelter 58

Palm Springs Animal Shelter
As the “star power” allure of Palm Springs shifted to Las Vegas in the 1960’s and the focus of new
development moved to the other eastern desired cities of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta,
Palm Springs’ economy stagnated and public improvements were largely curtailed.
Architects: Swatt | Miers Architects
Location: Demuth Park, Palm
Springs, USA
Landscape Architect: Randy Purnel
Landscape Architects
Site Building Area Size: 21,000 sqm
Construction Type: Type V non-rated
The Palm Springs Animal Care Facility represents a unique public/private partnership between the
City and Friends of the Shelter. Located on a 3 acre site across from the City’s Demuth Park, the
exterior design reflects Palm Springs’ unique mid-century architectural heritage.
Specific program components:
• Animal Community Center
• ambience featuring a central indoor/outdoor kennel
• public adoption access within an inviting garden
• courtyard equipped with misters and fabric shade structures
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter opened in 22nd October, 2011. It currently holds about 100 dogs and
152 cats. The cats and dogs in the facility are rescued, abandoned or surrendered. Since the site is
located in a desert region, water scarcity is a major issue. Hence, measures are taken to recycle water
and use is for cleaning.
A new Animal Shelter has been needed in Palm Springs for 60 years but funds (and the political
will) were not available until the non profit Friends of the Shelter stepped forward to help
raise money.
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Los Angeles
San Diego
Palm Springs is a desert
resort in Riverside County,
California. It is located
approximately 172 km east of
Los Angeles and 198km
northeast of San Diego. The
population was 44,552 as of
the 2010 census. Palm Springs
covers approximately 94
square miles, making it the
largest city in the county by
land area.
Location of Palm Springs
International Airport 20 min by bus
The locale features a variety of native Low
Desert flora and fauna. A notable tree
occurring in the wild and under cultivation
is the California Fan Palm, Washingtonia
filifera.
State Highway
Main Road
Pedestrian
Bus routes
Major access to the site
Access from State Highway
Access from Demuth Park
Major Cities
International Airport
Location Mapping
60

A
B
BC
Most of the structures surrounding the site are not more
than 6m high. The southwest corner of the site provides a
spectacular view of the Indian Canyons. To the west is a
tourist destination, John . W. Williams Field in Demuth
Park, known to be the first tourist hotels in Palm Springs.
Site Vicinity
Self Storage
John . W. Williams
View of Indian Canyons
A
C
Palm Springs is located in a hot and
dry climate region. It experiences
about 4.83 inches of rain fall
annually.
Summers are harsh with daytime
temperatures spiking up to 43 °C. The
highest temperature on record in
Palm Springs is 51 °C.
Winters are generally warm with
majority of days reaching 21 °C.
Climate
Pedestrian
Access from State Highway
Access from Demuth Park
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Site Development Plan
Pedestrian Access
Vehicular Access
Access from
State Highway
Access from
Demuth Park
Future
Extensio
n
P
P
P
AB
C
D
A
B
C
Pedestrian access from the nearest
bus stop. This is used by all the
visitors hoping for adoption or
guests attending or attending
seminars and workshops.
This is the northern façade of the
structure facing the main road with
slit windows opening to the
community room where workshops
are held.
There are two entrances (adoption &
intake), sharing a common reception
station. This is accessed from the
parking.
D
15%
85%
Open v.s Built
Built
Open
P Parking
27%
73%
Landscaping
Hardscape
Softscape
Site Analysis
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A
B
The Adoption Lobby is very spacious with ceiling reflecting
mid-century architecture. The space is well lit by clear-storey.
There is a common space allocated for reception, registration
and information.
Along the outer edge of the Adoption Lobby is the Cool Cats.
Visitors find this enclosure very appealing and gives them a
chance to interact with the cats, so waiting in the lobby can be
interesting.
Before entering the enclosure, every individual must pass
through a sanitation room to maintain hygiene. At a given time
the facility handles about 80 cats, including the 10 to 20 cats
in the community cats room/Cool Cats.
B
A
24%
4%
5%
3%
64%
Hierarchy of spaces
community service
storage medical
animal holding
Zonal Analysis
63

Public Circulation
Service Circulation
CThis space I located adjacent to the main lobby. Most of the
art work is donated by renowned photographers. the space
replicates Hall of Fame. A glimpse into the space gives a
feeling of the facility being a lot more than a n ordinary dog
pound.
D
D
In the adoption courtyard, most of the dogs are available for
adoption. This courtyard provides a secured open space
where volunteers can walk dogs.
C
59%
41%
Circulation
public circulation
service circulation
Circulation Analysis
64

EThis is the central courtyard (adoption courtyard) which
was designed as per clients needs; allowing public
adoption access within an inviting garden. This garden
enables outdoor interaction with the dog.
The socializing room will be used for dog training. This room is similar to the community room
for the cats. This room can be used for an individual interested in adopting a pet to interact with
the pet under the supervision of a behavioral expert.
Canine suites are provided for dogs which are considered to be highly adoptable. These suites
provide maximum exposure and maximum publicity to the dogs.
E
Community Zone
Private Zone
Zonal Analysis
65

Sally Port / Public
Intake
Holding &
Registration
Exam
Display
Holdings
Adoption
Courtyard
Isolation
Treatment
Socializing &
Training
Adoption
Surgery
Aggressive
Shy
Fit for
Adoption
Injured
Aggressive
Shy
Circulation From Sally Port / Public intake
Circulation Diagram
66

Benefits of the Study
• Ideally animal shelters are not meant to reflect architectural characteristics. The word “animal
shelter” itself gives a person an image of a barn or a pound. Palm Springs Animal Shelter has proved
it wrong by reflecting the unique mid-century architecture followed in palm springs.
• In spite of its location and climatic condition, the
shelter manages a capacity of about 250 animals.
• It supports and incorporates socialization of
animals. This eventually encourages human-animals
interaction.
• It aims to educate the general public on animal
welfare and to raise voice against animal cruelty.
• The shelter is known for LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification for
water conservation. Water is recycled from adjacent sewage plant and is used to clean animal areas
and for landscape irrigation.
• Provisions have been made for installing photovoltaic system to handle 30% of the building’s energy
load.
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GREENVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
Greenville Humane Society 68

Greenville Humane Society
"The Greenville Humane Society engaged a design team for the renovation of an existing 10,000 SF
warehouse to house an animal adoption center and clinic. Rebranding itself as a no-kill facility and
rethinking operational efficiencies, the shelter's goals for the project included accommodating
approximately 100 cats and dogs in an engaging atmosphere and enhancing several revenue-
generating aspects of the business to support the loss leader, animal adoption.
Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith
Location: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Site Building Area Size: 929 sqm
Construction Type: Renovated Warehouse
• adoption center for approximately 60 cats and dogs
• a dynamic lobby with retail space
• veterinary clinic with two surgery suites
• kennel space for rescued animals
• support spaces for staff and volunteers
McMillan Pazdan Smith’s architectural team
worked closely with a public relations firm and an
interior designer in order to offer a holistic design
approach to the multi-faceted project. Close and
consistent communication among the teams and the
client made the 8-month design and construction
schedule possible. The aggressive schedule was
further supported through a design build
relationship with the general contractor, who
coordinated donations of materials and fixtures
and managed a volunteer landscaping effort.
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Greenville Spartanburg
Greenville
Greenville Downtown
Airport
Greenville
Humane Society
Greenville, South Carolina
Location of domestic and international airport
Greenville is
the seat of Greenville
County in upstate South
Carolina, United States. With a
population of 61,397 as of 2013,
it is the sixth-
largest municipality in the state.
Greenville is located
approximately halfway
between Atlanta,
Georgia and Charlotte, North
Carolina along Interstate 85, and
its metropolitan area also
includes Interstates 185 and 385.
Greenville has a humid subtropical
climate, with four distinct seasons.
Winters are short and generally
cool, with a January daily average of
42.2 °F (5.7 °C). April is the driest
month, with an average of 3.36
inches (85 mm) of precipitation.
Summers are hot and humid, with a
daily average in July of 79.9 °F
(26.6 °C).
Climate
Annual temperature
Annual rainfall
National Highway
SC State Highway
Bus routes
Main Road
Location Mapping
70

Greenville
Downtown Airport
Major access routes to the site
The site is inclined at 12 degrees towards north-west. The
airport is situated at the north-west corner. However, dense
vegetation separates the airport from the shelter. The
south-west corner seems to be a quiet neighborhood with
scattered trees. A lawn, about 2000 sqm in area is situated
to the east of the site.
Greenville
Downtown Airport
A
B
C
A
B
C
is located near an airport,
resulting in low rise
structures in its vicinity.
The site is surrounded by
dense vegetation. Situated
away from the main road,
the shelter is isolated from
unnecessary noise and
traffic congestion.
National Highway
SC State Highway
Bus routes
International
AirportMain Road
Site Vicinity
71

Overall Site Plan
Vegetationactsassoundbuffertoavoidunwantednoisefromtheairstrip
Route of Motorway
Tall trees used as noise
buffer
Parking
61%
39%
Landscaping
Softscape
Hardscape
Site Analysis
72

Site Plan Showing Wetland and Lawn Coverage
Service Access
Public Access
Pedestrian
Circulation
Service area
6%
94%
Open space v.s covered space
Built
Open
Site Plan Showing Wetland and Lawn Coverage
Site Analysis
73

AA’
Site Showing Hard Paved Surface
Site Analysis
74

Section at AA’
Covered outdoor seating
Decomposed Gravel
Concrete Bollard Concrete Bench
Greenville Humane Society 75

B
C
D
A
Adoption
Access
Clinic Access
Service Access
Service
Access
Public Circulation
Service Circulation
Public Access
Private Access
Plan Showing Circulation Pattern And Different
Zones In The Shelter
A
B
CD
76

Service Access
Rescue Holding
Surgery
Preparation
Surgery
Display
Holding
Meet &
Greet
Puppies &
Kittens
Meet &
Greet
Adult Fit for
Adoption
Puppy & Kittens
Fit for Adoption
Injury
Clinic Lobby
Surgery
Exam Public Hold
Surgery Prep.Surgery
Hold
Recovery
Rescued Animal Intake
Circulation Through Clinic
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SPCA – ANIMAL CARE CENTER FOR DOGS & CATS
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS 78

The vision of Hinojosa Architects was to redefine
the standard animal shelter. This new definition
transformed 42,000 SF of office space into an
environment that is beneficial to the health and
welfare of the animals that are seeking adoption. This
also allowed for the creation of an inviting experience
for the future adopters seeking to welcome a new
member to their family.
• 12 dog pods, 24 cat condos
• surgical suites with prep areas
• clinic and exam areas
• animal dietary areas
• animal health equipment
• retail area and related support spaces
SPCA – Animal Care
Center for Dogs & Cats
Architects: Hinojosa Architecture & Interiors
Location: 2400 Lone Star Dr Dallas, TX, U.S
Landscape Architect: Linda Tycher & Associates
Site Building Area Size: 3900 sqm
Exterior components:
• outdoor play areas
• detached dogs runs with canopies
• full perimeter security and landscaping
upgrades
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
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Map showing West Dallas and the International airport (http://actdallas.org/boundaries/)
DFW international airport
West Dallas
Roadway from West Dallas to the airportTransit route from West Dallas to airport
Shortest route from the heart of West Dallas is by motorway. It takes approximately 21 minutes to
reach the airport which is at a distance of 15.8 miles (25.4 km) from West Dallas. It takes 1 h 27 min
to reach the airport through a transit route with one train in every 30 minutes.
Dallas has a humid subtropical climate. The
region tends to receive warm, dry winds
from the north and west in the summer.
Winters in Dallas are generally mild to
warm, with a normal daily average
temperature of 47.0 °F (8.3 °C). Spring
brings pleasant weather to the area.
Autumn often brings more storms and
tornado threat.
Climate Data
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
Location Mapping
80

Map of West Dallas (http://actdallas.org/boundaries/)
Map showing zones in West Dallas (http://actdallas.org/boundaries/)
West Dallas is an area consisting
of many communities and
neighborhoods
in Dallas, Texas (USA). West
Dallas is the area bounded
by Interstate 30 on the south,
the Trinity River on the east and
north, and the Trinity River's West
Fork on the west.
Lone Star Industrial Park
Dallas Animal Service – 15 minutes walk from
SPCA animal care center
SPCA – Animal Care Center
SPCA Facilities within Dallas
Lone Star Industrial Park is known
to be an industrial neighborhood in
West Dallas. It covers an area of
1.376 sq mile, with a population
density of 1,396 people per sq
mile. Lone Star Industrial Park has
a total population of 1,921 people
which is almost 53 % of the
population of Dallas.
(http://www.city-
data.com/neighborhood/Lone-Star-
Industrial-Park-Dallas-TX.html )
Industrial
Neighborhood
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
Site Location
81

SPCA Facilities within Dallas
West Dallas
1
2
3
SPCA
Major and Convenient Access Routes
1
2
3
SPCA – animal care
center for dogs and cats
Perry Clinics – SPCA
of Texas
SPCA – Spay and
neuter center
Interstate 30
S Walton Walker
Blvd 12
Interstate –77 Fwy HOV
Main Road
Bus Stop
Dallas Animal Service
– 15 minutes walk
from SPCA animal
care center
As an independent, local, nonprofit organization, the SPCA of Texas is the leading, comprehensive
animal welfare agency in North Texas with two shelters and three spay/neuter clinics located in
Dallas and McKinney.
SPCA – animal care center for dogs and cats
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS 82

Interstate 30 HOV
Therapy 2000
Henry Wade Juvenile Center
A
Winn Meat Company
A
B C
D
Site plan marking surrounding structures
B
CD
Most of the structures surrounding the site are industrial
buildings. The site faces the interstate 30 High Occupancy
Vehicular route. There are no high rise structures around the site.
The landscaping gives a sense of wilderness.
Gus Hinojosa – HKS Architects
“Everything we see and touch has an element of design. Life
is better when thoughtful design is applied to everything,
from the simple to the complex.”
Their design philosophies states that Function and aesthetics
are inseparable and it is an art to balance and harmonize both to
create a uniquely memorable experience...a design which is
both practical and beautiful.
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
Site Vicinity
83

A
D
E
B
C
P
P
C
B
D
Vehicular Access
P Parking
Access from
State Highway
Pedestrian Access
Bus stop
SPCA Site Plan
A
SPCA Within the Site
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
Site Analysis
84

Floor plan
Sally Port
Storage
Crate Storage
Cat/Dog Annex
Shelter Surgery
Hold
Staff Lockers &
Lavatory
Transfer Dog
& Cat Exam
Dog Pods
Dog/Cat Hold
Dog Pods
Cat Rotunda
Surgery prep & Suite
Office space
Clinic Dog/Cat Hold
Exam room
Clinic Lobby
Treatment room
Adoption Lobby
Admitting Lobby
Exam room
Electrical room
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
Zonal Analysis
26%
23%
51%
Hierarchy of Zones
public
private
semi-private
85

Zone Legend
Clinical /
Surgery Areas
New Arrivals
Re-homing center
Rescue &
Investigation
Special needs /
Staff / Storage
Floor plan
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
Analysis of Spaces
5% 4%
10%
25%56%
Hierarchy of Spaces
administration service
storage medical
animal holding
86

Detail of hallway
Hallway gives a very dramatic feeling to the visitors. It
portrays animals as celebrities and takes away the
essence of a typical shelter. The hallway serves as a dual
functioning space. It functions as a retailed support
space, besides a typical adoption lobby.
E
F
G
Key plan
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
Detail of Retail Lobby
87

The SPCA of Texas features a cat rotunda. This
is an interactive lobby where a visitor is
surrounded by rooms filled with cats, enclosed
in a glass space.
A
B
C
Key plan
Detailed plan of cat rotunda
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
Detail of Cat Rotunda
88

Key plan
C
B
A
Kennels are designed in such a
way that each dog has enough
space so that visitors can interact
with it. Service access is provided
from the back of each kennel.
These kennels are located for
public access. Animals in these
kennels are displayed for adoption.
The space is made friendly by use
of artistic portraits along corridors.
Detail of kennels
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
Detail of Kennels
89

A
The SPCA of Texas focuses on low-cost
spay/neuter surgeries, annual exams,
vaccines, heartworm preventive and
preventative care for pets whose owners
are indigent and/or do not have the
resources to provide for their pets' basic
veterinary care.
The facility is also able to provide
subsidized savings on our clinic services
thanks to the generosity of our donors and
sponsors. This savings allows our clients
to care for their pets using low-cost co-
pays.
B
C
Key plan
Detail of Clinic
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
Detail of Clinic Lobby
90

Sally Port
Transfer/exam
room
Foster
care
Surgery
Hold
Surgery
Preparation
Training
(outdoor)
Adoption
Surgery
Fit for
Adoption
Aggressive
Shy
Holding
Injured
Aggressive
Shy
Clinic Lobby
Surgery
Preparation
Exam Clinic Hold
TreatmentSurgery
Recovery
Circulation From Sally Port
Circulation Within Clinic Zone
SPCA, DALLAS, TEXAS
91

Comparative Study
Comparative Analysis 92

COMPARATIVEFLOWCHART
PalmSpringsAnimalShelterGreenvilleHumaneSocietySPCA,Dallas,Texas
Comparative Analysis 93

Space Palm Spring SPCA Greenville Humane Society Area
Community Room 90
Dogs Display 420 (70sqm x 6) nil 400
Cats Display 25 64 nil 100
Socializing Room 95 12 20
Indoor Adoption 38 40
Adoption Lobby 100
Kitten Hold nil 16
Puppies Hold nil 84 16
Cat Hold 105 (15sqm x 7) 22 100
Kennels 300 (25 sqm x 12) 80 (40 sqm x 2) 300
Cat Isolation 15 15
Dog Isolation 70 (35 sqm x 2) 35
Sally Port 150 270 150
Clinic Lobby 55 55 60
Clinic Cats Hold 36 (18 sqm x 2) 20
Clinic Dogs Hold 80 (40 sqm x 2) 40
Exam Room 20 70 (10 sqm x 7) 16 20
Treatment Room 20
Pharmacy 27 30
Surgery Prep. 55 56 (28 sqm x 2) 55
Surgery Room 23 70 80 (40 sqm x 2) 70
Registration 20 20
photo ID 15
Councelling 20
Reception 30 17 11 20
Admitting Lobby 35 45 16 35
Staff room 40 40 40
Volunteer's Office 22 55 40
Staff Lockers 25 35 35
35 80 35 40
Food Storage 23 60 7.2 25
General Storage 25 35 30
Laundry 18 20
Kitchen
Grooming 30 24 30 30
Retail Lobby 240 130 130
Multipurpose Hall 44 40
1992
Area Analysis
COMPARATIVE AREA ANALYSIS
94

Design Area
DESIGN AREA STATEMENT
Entrance
Reception 30
Retail Lobby 50
Cat Display 25
Dog Display _
Indoor Adoption 40
Community Room 90
total 235
Administration
Administration Office 40
Registration 20
Photo I.D 15
total 75
Clinic Area
Clinic Lobby 50
Examination Room 20
Clinic Cat Hold 50
Clinic Dog Hold 50
Treatment Room 20
Surgery Preparation 55
Surgery Room 70
Doctor's Cabin 20
Nurses Station 40
Pharmacy 30
Grooming 30
total 435
Holding
Kennels 450
Cat Hold 625
Dog Isolation 90
Cat Isolation 125
Kitten Hold 50
Puppy Hold 50
total 1390
Staff & Volunteers
Staff & Volunteers
Lounge 40
Staff room 40
Volunteer's Office 25
Staff Lockers 35
Socializing Room 90
Multi-purpose Hall 45
Pantry 20
total 295
Services
Laundry 20
General Storage 35
Janitor's Room
Electrical Room 20
total 75
Animal Food Preparation
Animal kitchen 40
Food Storage 60
total 100
total 2605
circulation 260.5
grand total 2865.5
Aminity Spaces
Public Garden 1000
total 1625
total built up 4500
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Qatar Animal Welfare Society, Qatar
QATAR ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
96

Qatar Animal Welfare Society is a non-profit animal welfare organization in Qatar. Q.A.W.S. has
originated from a need to give shelter to abandoned cats & dogs in the State of Qatar.
The farm on the outskirts of Doha has been the shelter’s home since pair of abandoned puppies were
discovered at the gate of boarding kennels and cattery in 2003. Since then it was decided to start
QAWS which is currently the largest animal shelter in Qatar.
However, due to issues in extension of lease, the shelter will be soon relocated.
Location: Demuth Park, Palm
Springs, USA
Site Area: 21,000 sqm
Construction Type: Temporary
Structures (Portable Cabins)
Support Groups for QAWS
• Qatar International School
• Qatar Academy
• Gulf English School
• The American School of Doha
• Doha College
• Girls Scout Groups
• Boy Scout Groups
• The Tuesday Ladies Group
• Qatar Petroleum
• Qchem
• Doha Golf Club
• QAFCO
• Supreme Council for the Environment (CITES Office)
• The Friends of the Environment Centre
• The Ministry of Animal Wealth Department
• Animal Medical Care Foundation.
Qatar Animal Welfare Society, Qatar
SUPPORTIVE STUDY
• QAWS functions within temporary, portable cabins.
• It is impossible to maintain animal welfare inside such
structures.
• During summers the interiors heat up which might effect the
animal’s health.
• Air conditioning may not efficiently maintain the required air
change inside the room for better animal health.
Major Issues in the Facility
97

Qatar Veterinary
Center Aziziya
QAWS
Large Animal
Nutritionist
The
Veterinary
Surgery
Parkview Pet
Center
Qatar
Veterinary
Center,
Duhail
QAWS
Private Owned
Farm Land
Dirt road
Al Sedarira St
Muaither N St
Muaither S St
Legend
Hamad International
AirportResidential zone
QAWS is located on 142,229.53 sqm
farm land. It is built on a plot of 5625
sqm, i.e it occupies 40% of the land.
However, rest of the farm is used as
dog runs.
Map showing various Animal Care Centers and Veterinary Centers around Qatar.
SUPPORTIVE STUDY
Qatar Animal Welfare Society, Qatar 98

A
B
C
A
B
C
Entrance Gate
Entrance to
cattle holding
Irrigation
collection
D Water tamk-
5000 l per tank
D E
E Irrigation pipeline
Domestic animals
Farm animalsWater tanks – 5000/tank
Water collection for
irrigation
Pipe line for irrigation
F Farm Land
F
SUPPORTIVE STUDY
Qatar Animal Welfare Society, Qatar 99

There are a large number of stray animals in Qatar. Animal shelters are run by non-profitable
organizations. Due to insufficient funds shelters are unable to function effectively. They are
completely dependant on donations, fund raising campaigns and support from huge number of
volunteers.
However, the place has a huge number of animal lovers, both from local and foreign communities.
QAWS, Second Chance Rescue, Cats In Qatar are some of the non-profitable organizations in Qatar.
Due to leasing issues Qatar Animal Welfare Society will be closed down. Currently the shelter holds
250 animals which includes cats, dogs and cattle. The shelter has been struggling from 2009 to
relocate the animals.
“Stray cats have been the subject of complaints by residents
in various parts of Doha: from clawing the car’s hood and
roof to causing its engine into trouble.
An expatriate told Gulf Times that while he was driving his
car to the office a few weeks ago, its engine suddenly
stopped. When he opened the hood, he was surprised to see a
small cat stuck in the fan belt near the engine.” (07
September, 2013, Gulf Times)
“Branding the situation as “a community issue as well as a
welfare one,” Young explained that a society’s stray population
grows when people don’t spay or neuter their pets, adding to the
“terrific burden.”(http://dohanews.co/local-animal-welfare-
groups-spay-neuter-70-cats-part-national-tnr-day/)
“Local animal owners also contribute to the problem by abandoning their pets for various reasons,
mainly when they leave Qatar.
Volunteer groups have previously expressed their daily struggles to Doha News, explaining that a rise
in the number of stray animals is leaving them with little space and money.” (http://dohanews.co/local-
animal-welfare-groups-spay-neuter-70-cats-part-national-tnr-day/)
Dozens of stray cats in Qatar to be
neutered as part of National TNR Day
Doha Faces Growing Stray Cat Problem
Why Qatar?
SITE SELECTION - QATAR
Site Selection 100

Analysis of Prevailing Wind
Wind Analysis
January May August November
Climatic Analysis
Qatar is located at xx above sea level. Summers are extremely hot with temperatures spiking up to
45º C. Winters are mild with 24º C daytime temperature and 16º C at night. The region experiences
scanty rainfall.
Dust-laden winds, blow
during spring and
summer-period, from
March till August.
sometimes these winds
can be very strong, and
cause Sandstorms, that
can occur throughout the
year, although they are
most common in the
spring.
Daylight Analysis
Chart showing daylight throughout the year
Temperature & Humidity Chart Rainfall in millimeters
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1
2
Access from airport
Site
1
2
Qatar Veterinary Surgery
Qatar Veterinary Center AziziyahInternational Airport
Site Selection
Site Location
The site is located at a distance of 11.5 km from Hamad International Airport. Qatar veterinary
Surgery is the closest hospital to the site at a distance of 8 km. Qatar Veterinary Center Aziziyah is the
secondary option in case of major treatment. It is located at a distance of 12.5 km from the site.
The Qatari peninsula lies between latitudes 24°and 27° N, and longitudes 50° and 52° E.
Most of the country consists of a low, barren plain, covered with sand. To the southeast lies the
"Inland Sea", an area of rolling sand dunes surrounding an inlet of the Persian Gulf.
The highest point in Qatar is Qurayn Abu al Bawl at 103 meters (338 ft) in the Jebel Dukhan to the
west, a range of low limestone outcroppings running north-south from Zikrit through Umm Bab to the
southern border. The Jebel Dukhan area also contains Qatar's main onshore oil deposits, while
the natural gas fields lie offshore, to the northwest of the peninsula.
The site is located at 45 m above sea level at a distance of approximately 20 km from the sea. The
land is relatively flat with no vegetation in its surroundings.
Geography
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Residential
Plot
Construction site
Main road
Access routes
Land use and major access routes around the site
Legend
Sports Complex Development
Site Selection
The plot covers an area of 19,104 sqm. E-ring road is the major access route, 12 m wide, forming E-W
link. However, the site is located 50 m away from the main road. On the opposite end currently a sports
complex is being developed.
Site Surrounding
Site Limitations
• The 12 m wide E-ring road is away from the site. Hence, there is no direct access to the site. The site
is surrounded by 6 m wide internal roads on all its sides.
• There is no convenience of bus route to the site.
• Absence of striking view points.
• Possibility of residences around the site limits the provisions for future extensions.
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