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Shelter redevelopment
The RSPCA is committed to developing state of the art
shelters across Victoria. We recognise that a shelter environment can be
very stressful for animals so we aim to create facilities that will allow us
to provide an exceptional level of care, while reducing out impact on the
environment.
Thanks to extremely generous bequests, we have been able to develop some
outstanding facilities in recent years and we have exciting times ahead as
new works and future developments begin.
In 2006 the redeveloped RSPCA Portland Shelter was opened and in 2007, stage one
of the animal shelter at Burwood East welcomed its first four legged
visitor. This year we are proud to say the Bendigo Shelter Redevelopment is
now complete for all our furry friends to enjoy.
We are moving forward with stage two of the master plan for Burwood East
and future plans to develop a new shelter in Whittlesea are also well
underway.
RSPCA Bendigo redevelopment
RSPCA Bendigo is pleased to announce that works on
the new shelter have been completed, and this new facility was officially opened to
the public by RSPCA Victoria President Dr. Hugh Wirth AM KSJ, and RSPCA Victoria
Chief Executive Officer, Maria Mercurio, on 17 July.
The site development provides new shelter facilities for dogs and cats as
well as an upgraded food preparation area, veterinary treatment area and
customer service area. Cats are now housed in buildings that are temperature
controlled and enclosed, protecting them from the elements, whilst new dog adoption kennels face north,
optimising natural light and
creating a more enriching environment.

Additional exercise areas for the animals have been created. These areas allow animals
to stretch their legs as well as provide the community with a relaxed space
to spend time with animals they are considering adopting.
Design of the shelter environment encompasses
improved infrastructure. Facilities use less energy and water by maximising
natural light and ventilation and the introduction of water collection and
recycling systems. Considerable effort has been made overall to implement an
ecologically sustainable design that is both innovative and educational.
In addition, a stock holding area has been established on the rear of the
site to complement our facilities at Pearcedale and to better equip RSPCA
Victoria to care for livestock.
RSPCA Bendigo would like to thank staff, volunteers, local businesses and
the community for their tireless efforts. Special thanks must also go to
Bunnings Warehouse for donating supplies used within the landscaping of the
shelter.
If you are located near Bendigo or are travelling through, make sure you
come and check out the new shelter.
Help the RSPCA to care for
animals in need by sponsoring RSPCA Bendigo.
Please
click
here to learn more.
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