Detroit Animal Care And Control Will Get A New $5M Facility

DETROIT — The City of Detroit announced Monday that Detroit Animal Care and Control will get a new $5 million building located at Ferry and Russell.

The new shelter hopes to resolve the overcrowding issues at the current Detroit Animal Care and Control building by doubling its capacity. The new building will be 30,000 square feet and can house 200 kennels, which is more than doubled the current facility's of 86.

The new shelter will also include renovations, such as public parking and an expanded outdoor area for dogs. It will also have a new veterinary clinic with modern amenities to perform advanced treatments.

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Construction of the new shelter will begin early next year and is expected to open mid-2023.

Detroit Animal Care & Control is getting a new shelter and offices located at Ferry and Russell. The new 30,000 sq ft facility will double the capacity space with 200 kennels up from the current 86. A new veterinary clinic will have new modern amenities for advanced treatments. pic.twitter.com/1HdpvLbAY4
— City of Detroit (@CityofDetroit) October 11, 2021