Kamloops SPCA

The Community Animal Shelter in Kamloops is a new concept for BC SPCA in Animal Care. The facility combines an animal shelter with a veterinary surgical clinic that provides spay / neuter and other procedures. The functions have separate public entries (allowing independent operations) with 2 internal connections that allow for staffing and operational efficiencies. The shelter includes 12 shared dog apartments, 4 communal indoor-outdoor areas for cats, small animal room, isolation & interview rooms, & viewing areas.

The centre utilizes a sophisticated ventilation system to reduce the spread of airborne disease, and a large multi-purpose room that can be used for training, education and other community uses. The two functions share a large multipurpose room with a washroom and kitchenette for shared community use. The exterior cladding includes cement panels as well as concrete masonry and veneer stone at the public entries.

PROJECT DATA

Status: Completed, 2019
Approximate Floor Area: 11,000 sf
Owner: BC SPCA
Staff: Jim Meiklejohn – Principal + Project Architect
Shirley Ng – Production + Permitting