Quickly evaluate the operational efficiency, safety, and longevity of your shelter or clinic with a Facility Audit.

This structured process delivers expert advice and actionable steps to improve your animal care environment.

THE STRATEGY

Predesign research, analysis, and discovery is the most important step in every project.

Identifying maintenance needs, safety risks, and operational bottlenecks is the best investment you can make for your facility.

Structured Process

Avoid pitfalls by using a proven evaluation framework.

Expert Insight

Benefit from our deep experience in animal welfare design.

Safety First

Identify areas of concern for both animals and staff.

Future Vision

Determine if your current structure can support your long-term goals.

Step 1: Free Consultation & Walkthrough

Our team visits your site to meet with leadership and stakeholders. We conduct a comprehensive walkthrough of the facility and grounds to review known issues, from HVAC performance to kennel durability.

Step 2: Needs Evaluation & Action Plan

Following the visit, we provide a summary of our findings. This narrative includes actionable items and prioritized next steps to improve your facility.

Step 3: Expanded Services (Optional)

Based on the audit results, you can choose to add specialized services to advance your project:
• Fundraising Collateral: Initial concept renderings and resources to engage donors for capital improvements.
• Get Started +: Sprint-based design iterations to quickly visualize potential renovations.
• Full Master Plan: A 6 to 12-month comprehensive study including site analysis, phasing plans, and community charrettes.

This audit allows you to fully understand facility constraints and potential roadblocks. It minimizes the risk of expensive late-stage design decisions by laying the proper groundwork while changes are simply lines on a plan.

QUICK ANSWERS

FAQs

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How much does the initial audit cost?

The initial site walkthrough and needs evaluation are provided as a free consultation to animal care nonprofits. Our goal is to help you identify immediate facility risks and opportunities without an upfront financial commitment.

How do we get started?

We recommend an onboarding call where you can answer a few questions about your organization and facility. This allows our team to conduct pre-visit research and schedule our walkthrough efficiently.

What exactly do we receive from the free audit?

Following the site visit, you will receive a summary of our findings. This includes a narrative of the evaluation and a list of actionable next steps or priorities for your facility.

What other services can we add to the audit?

If the audit reveals a need for broader changes, you can add specialized services to help with fundraising or planning:
• Fundraising Collateral: Initial concept renderings and promotion resources to engage your donor base.
• Get Started +: Sprint-based design iterations that quickly visualize facility improvements.
• Master Plan: A comprehensive study that includes site analysis, community charrettes, and a long-term phasing plan for implementation.

What is the difference between an Audit and a Master Plan?

An audit is a fast-paced exercise designed to evaluate your current environment and deliver immediate next steps. A Master Plan is a comprehensive, 6 to 12-month process that involves a large number of stakeholders to establish a future vision and a long-term roadmap for your entire campus.