Shelter Planning Questionnaire

Thank you for taking the time to complete this Shelter Programming Questionnaire. Your responses will help define the operational needs, capacity goals, and functional priorities for the proposed facility. The information gathered will guide space planning, sizing, adjacencies, and design decisions to ensure the shelter supports safe animal care, efficient workflows, staff well-being, and a positive experience for visitors and adopters. Please answer each question as thoroughly as possible based on current practices as well as anticipated future needs. If exact data is unavailable, informed estimates are welcome.

Annual Animal Intake (3-year average if available)

Housing Needs For Dogs

Housing Needs For Cats

Other Species

Veterinary & Medical Services

Behavior & Enrichment

Adoption & Community Spaces

Staffing & Operations

Intake & Transport

Site & Outdoor Needs

Special Programs

Final comments