The site plan
A layout designed around the animals
Three large, grassy dog fields sit behind a staff courtyard. The kennels open straight onto the fields, the clinic and kitchen are steps away, and visitors stay in a welcoming area at the front, well away from the resident animals.
2 acres of safe, fenced land
~100 m²of field per dog
June 2027
target opening
60 dogs in 3 groups of 20
30 cats in their own cattery
Community Vet Clinic
Concept site plan (127 m × 64 m). Final layout will follow the land survey. Download the full plan (PDF)
Everything the animals need, in one place
What we're building
Three dog fields and kennels
Three fenced fields of about 2,000 m² each, with a kennel for 20 dogs opening onto every field. Each field has shaded shelters, trees and fresh water.
A dedicated cattery
A quiet cattery for 20–30 cats, with a colony room, a kitten room, a cat isolation room and a fully enclosed outdoor catio. It's screened from the dogs.
Clinic and isolation
An on-site clinic for check-ups, vaccinations and recovery, plus isolation kennels so new arrivals can settle in safely before joining a group.
Meal prep and feed store
A proper kitchen for preparing dog and cat meals, next to a dry, rodent-proof feed store, so every animal gets fresh, safe food every day.
Carers on site, day and night
Four to five staff live on site, with a shared kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms, so someone is always close by.
A welcoming visitor area
Reception, visitor toilets, paved parking and a fenced meet-and-greet lawn where future families can meet their new best friend.
Designed for welfare
Safe, healthy and happy
Dogs will live in stable groups of 20, each with its own field and about 100 m² of space per dog
Every dog has its own raised bed, and each kennel has a shaded verandah out of the rain
Strong 8 ft welded-mesh perimeter fencing with an anti-dig barrier keeps everyone safe
Solid bases on shared fences reduce stress and fence-fighting between groups
Clean water on tap, rainwater harvesting and backup power for the vaccine fridge
Separate spaces for cats, new arrivals and sick animals help stop disease spreading
From bare land to open gates
Timeline
Oct – Nov 2026
Survey, approvals, water and power connections, ordering containers
Dec 2026 – Jan 2027
Site clearing, perimeter fence and gates, containers placed
Feb – Mar 2027
Kennel roofs, field fences, staff block, drainage and wiring
Apr – May 2027
Clinic, cattery, kitchen, shade shelters and final checks
June 2027
First dogs and cats move in
What it will cost?
Help us raise KES 21 million Donate to the Build
The build happens in two phases. Phase 1 is everything we need before the animals arrive. Phase 2 adds upgrades that cut running costs and improve security.
Phase 1 · Build and Open
KES 19.4M
Fencing and gates, kennels, cattery, clinic, kitchen, staff housing, water, power, drainage and the visitor area
Phase 2 · Upgrades
KES 1.8M
Rooftop solar, biogas from dog waste, paths, CCTV, an electric fence strand and trees
Total
KES 21.1M
A permanent home for up to 60 dogs and 30 cats at a time
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All figures are estimates in Kenya shillings and may change once contractor quotes are in. Every donation goes to the sanctuary build.
The clinic fit-out
KES 250,000
Examination table, vaccine fridge and drug cabinet
A dog's raised bed
KES 3,000
A dry, comfortable bed off the floor
The meal prep kitchen
KES 250,000
Worktops, sinks, cooker, freezer and fridge
1 metre of safe fencing
KES 6,000
8 ft welded mesh with anti-dig skirt
The cats' catio
KES 350,000
A fully enclosed and interactive outdoor space for the cats
Rooftop solar
KES 650,000
Cuts power bills for years to come
CCTV and security lights
KES 180,000
Keeping the animals & staff safe at night
A shaded shelter
KES 175,000
Shelter from sun and rain in a field
The Containers
KES 600,000
Fitted Containers for Reception & Cattery
Help us open the gates
Your gift, big or small, helps give rescued dogs and cats a safe, loving home. Donate today, sponsor an item, or talk to us about partnering on the build.
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