Edmonton Humane Society begins major renovation of adoption gallery

The Edmonton Humane Society will begin renovating its public adoption gallery next week, with work expected to finish by the fall; the $2.4-million project still needs $545,000 in funding.

The Edmonton Humane Society announced that work on its public animal adoption gallery will begin next week. This is the first renovation since the shelter opened its current northwest Edmonton location in 2009. Planned improvements include new dog life rooms, a dedicated kitten gallery and refreshed visitor areas. The society said it will prioritize animal safety and take steps to limit noise and dust while construction is underway. Key details: - Renovations are scheduled to start next week and are the first major update since 2009. - Planned changes include new dog life rooms, a dedicated kitten gallery and refreshed visitor spaces. - The society will work to keep animals and people safe and to minimize construction noise and dust. - Some parts of the gallery will be temporarily unavailable and visitor flow will change during construction. - The project is estimated at $2.4 million, with $545,000 still needed to complete it. - A special adoption event with reduced fees is scheduled for May 1-10 to help more animals find homes while work begins. Summary: The renovation is described as a long-term investment in animal well-being and the visitor experience, and the society says community support has made the work possible. Renovations are expected to be complete by the fall; the project remains partly unfunded and the society has announced a short-term reduced-fee adoption event as work commences.