Will the shelter change the character of the neighbourhood?

The temporary shelter has been designed and will be operated with consideration for neighbouring residents. 

Measures to minimize impacts include: 

  • Animals housed primarily indoors  
  • Supervised outdoor activity only  
  • Sound mitigation within the building  
  • Daily cleaning and property maintenance  
  • Staff monitoring operations throughout the day  

The City is committed to being a good neighbour while continuing to provide high-quality animal care.