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Small dog run featuring synthetic turf at the Edmonton Humane Society |
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Daughters Dallas and Carter, son Jett, dogs LuLu and Scout. |
Larry Roy, owner of Synlawn of Ottawa, believes in establishing long-term partnerships within his community. This is one reason why he donated to the Breaking Ground Building Campaign and is naming an exterior dog run. A fitting choice considering the company is supplying synthetic turf that will be located throughout our exterior dog runs, dog trail and dog park.
The new facility will use nearly 5,000 sq. ft. of synthetic turf, called UPG 25, meant for high-use animal areas, tailored specifically to the needs of the OHS. The synthetic turf will decrease mud, increase traction,is easily cleaned and disinfected, has excellent drainage and actually has an element within that absorbs ammonia. The addition of synthetic turf will make the animals in our care safer and healthier.
A life-long animal lover, Larry also had more personal reasons for wanting to help with our new home. A few years ago, his family visited the shelter looking for a dog to be a companion to his daughter Dallas, who has special needs.
The family adopted Lulu, a basset hound and Scout, a golden retriever. Both have made wonderful companion animals and have substantially increased Dallas' joy and quality of life. Larry wanted to express his gratitude by helping to build a brighter future for Ottawa's animals.
Newly Designed Cat Kennels a Hit With Supporters |
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New design of cat kennel |
The February edition of the Our Best Friends newsletter featured an article about our improved cat kennel design in our new building. The article inspired many supporters to donate. Many banks of cat cages were named in honour of loved ones or beloved pets.
Digby Hunt, a long time OHS supporter named a bank of cat cages in memory of his wife Pam, who passed away in 2009. It was also an opportunity to honour their cats Nelly and Shadow, both adopted from animal shelters.
To learn more about how to make your pledge, please call Anna Silverman 613-725-3166 ext. 279 or email annas@ottawahumane.ca.
Our new building will use smart design and lots of natural light? Natural light is great for the animals. By using more natural light in our new facility, we expect to reduce energy consumption and energy costs. In our main adoption centre there will be a clerestory — a raised row of windows offset above the roofline optimizing the amount of light that shines down into the building.
Reflected light will also be used throughout to brighten corridors and kennels. Another innovative design element is the use of 'sun tubes' — mirrored tubes connected to the roof that help to bounce sunlight down into the interior spaces below.
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View from roof: sun tubes |
Our construction progresses |
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