The City of Hurst’s new Animal Control facility provides over 16,000 square feet of space for the City’s Animal Services Department. In lieu of being simply a traditional animal shelter that mainly houses animals, Hurst’s new facility is planned as an adoption center that also places a major focus on education and medical needs. The new facility has kennels with the capability of housing 48 dogs. The kennels are divided into modules with each module containing ten kennels which allows the staff to separate dogs by size, age, temperament, and personality. Each module opens onto a secured outdoor deck that can be used by the public has a meet-n-greet play area with the animals. Located adjacent to the main entry is a large housing area for 60 cats. The housing area is designed in a manner that is intended to serve as a display area that encourages the adoption of cats. One of the focal points is the “cat condo” structure. The building’s lobby has been designed to be attract and encourage the public to visit the facility. The lobby has the characteristics and feel of a pet store rather than a traditional institutional looking animal shelter. It includes reception areas, retail space, visitation, and play areas. The new building also includes state-of-the-art medical facilities. These facilities not only are used to care for the medical needs of the animals housed but also is used by local veterinarians offering public programs and clinics.