The Lucas County Canine Care & Control center at 410 S. Erie St. in Toledo has outlived its useful life. The Lucas County Commissioners and LC4 team are excited to be moving forward with the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art facility to provide the Lucas County community, our staff, and our dogs with the best environment possible.
Our new home will be located at 1301 Monroe St., along the developing Monroe Street Corridor in the block bounded by Monroe, 13th, Washington, and 14th Streets. The former OhioMeansJobs Lucas County building that once stood on the approximately 2-acre site has been demolished, and construction is slated to begin in the fall.
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September 23, 2024 Activity at the build site continues!
Two crane pads (extra support so the giant crane wouldn't buckle the road!) were laid to support the 300-ton crane needed to install pre-cast walls. Bearing walls in Areas A and D will continue the next couple of weeks. In wall electrical and plumbing will be going in in all areas of the project over the next several weeks.
A 300-ton crane can be seen placing a wall in the new dog shelter expected to open in 2025.
May 8, 2024 The empty lot at the building site for the new shelter at 13th and Monroe in downtown Toledo is no more! Activity! Work! The hope and excitement felt by the volunteers, staff and supporters of LC4 is tangible!
The construction site for the new Lucas County dog shelter is filled with activity! Click the image for Lissa Guton's story on 13abc.
After the groundbreaking last fall, work was a little slower than anticipated due to the odd historical nature of what was found while soil samples were being taken. (Soil samples help determine if the ground is hard/strong enough to support the foundation and building.)
“After the soil testing, we found that we needed a different type of foundation than we originally thought. There were also lots of surprises underground in downtown Toledo, like bricks and old drainage pipes and things like that,” LC4 Director Kelly Sears said.
The team was able to make adjustments and now the work is moving right along. Drainage work, underground plumbing and perimeter footings and masonry foundations are all in the works! Keep watching the site for outside walls!
The project is on budget and is projected to be completed the end of May 2025.
• Kennel rooms limited to a maximum of 8 dogs to reduce barking and reactivity.
• Large double-sided kennels provided for all dogs to reduce stress and increase autonomy and choice.
• “Real Life Rooms” give options for privacy and provide quieter spaces for anxious dogs.
• The use of glass throughout the adoption areas and dog play areas to provide ample daylight, visibility, and transparency.
• Easy access for all dogs to outdoor play areas adjacent to dog holding rooms with proper screening when located near pedestrian walkways.
• Large dog yard for off leash exercise and playgroups.
• Normal operating capacity for 172 dogs; Elevated operating capacity of 201 dogs.
• The intake area, which includes exam rooms and Lost and Found services, is separated from the public adoption lobby.
• Proper indoor ventilation to reduce the spread of airborne disease and protect vulnerable dog populations within the facility.
• Durable materials and hygienic surfaces for easy cleaning and reducing the spread of disease.
• Secured after-hours stray dog drop off for use by police agencies.
For naming opportunities, a tour of the current shelter, or questions about the current or new shelters, please email our community engagement manager.