Refurbishment works have been completed at Clare Dog Shelter at the Gort Road Industrial Estate.

The project involved installing new specialist flooring throughout the building, pvc windows, upgraded heating, upgraded vet room and the inclusion of kennel hatches. Each kennel was also improved with new glass doors.

Further works included upgrades to the staff facilities.

This series of work was delivered under Clare County Council’' 2018 programme of upgrades.

Carmel Kirby, Director of Services in the Physical Development Directorate, Clare County Council, said: "Each year Clare County Council consults with the staff at the dog shelter in relation to any required improvement works. The 2018 programme of works commenced with the provision of a new storage area, general maintenance and minor upgrade works to heaters which were completed by mid summer. Further enhancements were proposed and a schedule of works was prepared to include an upgrade of flooring and windows at the shelter this year. It was an ideal opportunity to completely refurbish the space, to benefit both the shelter staff and the animals they care for."

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Etain McCooey, Clare County Council, added: "We decided to create a more modern look in the building, using bright colours for flooring, and installing glass kennel doors, rather than the more traditional steel barred gate system, to open out and give a sense of space to the kennels. Hatches opening out onto the exercise space are also now in place which allows for better management of the dogs. All dogs that enter the shelter are assessed by a vet, are vaccinated and microchipped and this work can now be carried out in the designated vet room, while the new flooring will facilitate maintenance of hygiene standards. Other improvements such as new windows, thermostatically controlled heating and new dogs beds all improve the standard of facility being provided to the dogs."

(CM/MH)