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Humane Society of Charlotte – Animal Resource Center

Charlotte, NC

Construction of a new community-focused animal resource center designed to support adoption, veterinary care, and outreach programs.

DETAILS

The project includes construction of a state-of-the-art facility designed to increase outreach capacity by 40% and support care for more than 30,000 animals annually. The building consolidates all staff and services into a single location, improving operational efficiency and expanding community impact.

Key features include a full-service veterinary clinic with surgical suites, exam and recovery rooms, imaging capabilities, and laboratory space to support advanced diagnostics. The adoption center includes climate-controlled, low-stress kennels and a dedicated outdoor “catio,” while community-focused spaces include adoption counseling areas, an education court, conference rooms, and an outdoor dog park.

The facility was designed to support long-term growth and evolving programming, with future expansion already planned. The project reflects a strong focus on community engagement, operational functionality, and modern animal care standards.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 27,000 SF animal resource center
  • 40% increase in outreach capacity
  • Full-service veterinary clinic with surgical and diagnostic capabilities
  • Climate-controlled kennels and outdoor enrichment spaces
  • Education and community engagement areas
  • Outdoor dog park and adoption spaces
  • Consolidated operations for improved efficiency
  • Charlotte Business Journal Heavy Hitter Award – Top Civic/Nonprofit Development (2022)

ARCHITECT/DESIGNER

RL Architecture

By far the most positive experience I have had due to the incredible people working together to make it happen.


Shelly Moore, CEO