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Animals at these shelters are happier because of
the space they are given.
Hoppy Place
Rabbits at Animal Friends in
Pennsylvania used to stay in
kennels. The small cages were
near the cats, dogs, and people.
Shy rabbits were afraid. They
would pin their ears back. “There Paw-some Park
was not a lot of choice for them,”
says Katie Vecchi. Vecchi and her Animal Arts in Colorado plans
team found a quiet room. They buildings for animals. Caty
built large pens. “Now, shy rabbits Townsend does math to plan
are happier,” she says. “They will rooms. She makes drawings. She
lay under on their benches, or helps choose colors and art for
under them.” the walls. One of her favorite
shelters has outside spaces. OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP: SPCA SERVING ERIE COUNTY; SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY; ANIMAL ARTS DESIGN STUDIOS.
There are balls that spray water!
“Visitors can see a dog playing THIS PAGE, FROM TOP: ARCHITECTURAL IMAGEWORKS, LLC; ANIMAL FRIENDS.
like he would in a park,” she says.
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