Canis Connection
Senior Thesis
REDEFINING HUMAN-ANIMAL CONNECTIONS
A re-imagined dog shelter concept that emphasizes comfort and connection.
By designing innovative and interactive spaces, this project aims to create positive, lasting experiences for both animals and humans alike.
STATISTICS
There are 4,064 animal shelters in the United States
-2,133 of these are no-kill (52%)
-2,133 of these are no-kill (52%)
Every year in the U.S., around 3.1 million dogs enter shelters
Shelters around the country euthanize an estimated 390,000 dogs annually
THE EFFECTS OF A KENNEL
The longer an animal stays in a shelter, the more likely they are to develop severe chronic behavioral issues that can be extremely difficult to reverse.
How can we make a change?
IMPROVED FACILITIES EDUCATION HUMAN-ANIMAL CONNECTION
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
MATERIAL TRAY
