oc great park animal eco center
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Great Park Animal Eco Center
Great Park Animal Eco CenterCONSISTS OF: •State of the art Animal Shelter (10 acres)•Dog Park (5 acres)•Farm Sanctuary (5 acres)•Parking (10 acres)
State of the Art Animal Shelter
Proposed size: 10 Acres
State of the Art Animal Shelter• Large lobby, separate areas for adoption
• Counseling rooms for relinquishment of pets
• Retail store
State of the Art Animal Center
• Walking paths in between buildings
• Sensory gardens for people and dogs
State of the Art Animal Shelter
State of the Art Animal Center
• Cat building with spacious living areas
• Community rooms for cats that enjoy other cats
State of the Art Animal Shelter
State of the Art Animal Center
• Large indoor-outdoor dog kennels with noise reducing walls to reduce kennel stress
• Play yards for playgroups & training
State of the Art Animal Shelter
State of the Art Animal Center
• Rabbit and small animal building• Outdoor play yards for rabbits• Indoor get acquainted rooms
State of the Art Animal Shelter
State of the Art Animal Center
• Community Education Center– Public education, volunteer & staff training, foster
orientations, summer education classes, pet training
State of the Art Animal Shelter
Animal Health FacilityThis state of the art clinic benefits every shelter animal and the community.Healthy animals for a healthy community.
Clinic pt 2
• Open modern treatment areas• Fully equipped operating rooms• In-house laboratory with x-ray and ultrasound• Isolation area for contagious animals
Animal Health Facility
Clinic pt 3
• Separate areas for dogs, cats and others• Comfortable areas for recovery & overnighters• Private, quiet space for euthanasia
Animal Health Facility
Clinic pt 4
• Newborn Nursery• Community Animal Assistance• Low-cost vaccination clinics
Animal Health Facility
Big Dog Play Area Small Dog Play Area Solo Dog Yard Water Features Shady Areas Agility Features 5 Acres Total Area
Dog Park
Five beautiful acres of fields, trees, grass, and sun.Fun for Fido.
Great Park Dog ParkDog Park
• Farm Animal Rescue & Sanctuary - 5 acres total
• Public Education Center
• Field Trips & Group Tours
Farm Sanctuary
• Corporate Events & Birthday Parties
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Programs for inner city and special needs kids
Farm Sanctuary
MONEY
New shelter’s cost $20 million*Renovating old shelter $11 million*Sale price of 3.7 acres at old site $9 million*Hence new shelter costs the same as renovation.Irvine will be receiving over ½ Billion in 12 yrs.New Shelter is the smart way to go.
*Animal Arts Study commissioned by City of Irvine
Fact #1
• The Great Park is 1,357 Acres.• Over 200 acres are designated for a golf course.• Irvine already has 4 golf courses and only one small
outdated 30 year old shelter. • There are more pet owners in Irvine than golfers.• The estimated acreage for the Great Park Animal Eco
Center is 30 acres.• If you alter the proposed plan for a 27 hole golf course to
an 18 hole course, there is enough land for both the Eco Center and Golf Course.
Fact #2
Fact #3
THE ECO CENTER’S MAINTENANCE WILLCOST LESS THAN THE CURRENT FACILITY
FOR THESE REASONS:1. The shelter will be big enough to contract with other cities
who wish to be associated with a compassionate shelter.2. The shelter will be free to fundraise in cities it has contracts
with.3. A café will be on premises.4. A larger area for selling pet toys, food and supplies will bring
in funds.5. Energy and Water Efficiency will save funds.6. State of the Art Medical Facility will mean more in house
operations thus saving the cost of sending the animals to outside Veterinarian services.
“We will ensure… continual input by our community to create the best animal shelter in Irvine
and the county.”
Council Woman Christina Shea
PLEASE SET ASIDE 30 ACRES FOR THE
OC GREAT PARK ECO CENTER!
Fact #4
Great Park Animal Eco CenterKeep up with us at www.AnimalEcoCenter.org for the latest news
What you can do:• Email the Irvine City Council and tell them you support building the Great
Park Animal Eco Center.– Mayor Choi: [email protected]
– Jeffrey Lalloway: [email protected]
– Beth Krom: [email protected]
– Christina Shea: [email protected]
– Lynn Schott: [email protected]
• Take the survey at http://bit.ly/irvineparkmapIn the comments write, “Build the Great Park Animal Eco Center”
• Support us at the April 14th city council meeting. Be there!• Share the AnimalEcoCenter.org on Twitter, Facebook, and email. Tell all
your friends.