Humane Society of Southern WI

Corporate Contractors, Inc. (CCI) was hired with architect Angus Young to design and construct an ideal shelter for the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin (HSSW) on a 44-acre site. Delaying complications arose, such as HSSW leadership changes, a pandemic, and a complete redesign forced by a national steel shortage and rising costs. While trusses were found with a shorter delivery window, a complete redesign was needed to avoid significant delays. Using communication, teamwork, and expertise, the result is a right-sized $3.7 million, single-story, 16,500-square-foot, animal-focused and community-minded shelter. The thoughtful facility design can easily accommodate a future expansion with little or no impact on daily operations. The large kennels have indoor/outdoor access and a play yard. There are five meet-and-greet social rooms, two exam rooms with ultrasound and x-ray equipment, recovery rooms, an ICU, community/multipurpose rooms, and a standalone 4,800-square foot cold storage metal building.