Hope for the Homeless
The overwhelming number of animals in shelters across the United States is an undeniable problem. In the beginning of November, Kitsap Humane Society celebrated the grand opening of their brand new Pet Adoption Center. The addition of the new building provides a more quiet, spacious area to fit the needs of all animals individually. Within the facility, there is better ventilation, more spacious rooms and glass, soundproofed kennels to lower animal stress and improve animal viewing for potential adopters. From various different housing options to specific areas for adopters to meet shelter animals one on one, the new facility is working to advance what was once an overcrowded, stress-filled environment. While the new adoption center does not entirely solve the exponentially growing shelter animal problem in our nation, it does help to improve the quality of life for the shelter animals each and every single day. For my photo essay, I wanted to capture not only the animals but the new space that they get to call their home for now.
Outside of the brand new, $6.2-million Pet Adoption Center at Kitsap Humane Society which opened in November of 2019.
New front desk area and larger lobby to improve the adoption process and experience for both animals and humans alike.
Board in the parking lot to direct people to the new adoption center and all it has to offer.
Entrance to the dog section of the facility with separate rooms to fit the needs of each dog.
Dalmatian mix awaits future adopters in her new, soundproofed, glass kennel.
Sign that is posted on the kennels of puppies to ensure the safety of the animals.
Chihuahua mix patiently waiting for his new family to come along.
Cat enjoying their the new kennel which offers both light and dark areas to relax.
"Dog Lounges" provide a larger, more separated space for individual dogs who may need their own space.
One of several “Big Dog Rooms” with few individual kennels to reduce stress and noise.