Animal Services and Adoption Center Construction Project
Animal Services and Adoption Center Temporarily Relocating to OJJS TEC Building!
To provide the best possible experience, the public is strongly encouraged to schedule appointments for all services, including animal pickups and adoptions, by calling 337-721-3730 or emailing animalservices@calcasieu.gov. Learn more HERE.
New Animal Shelter Building Initiative
In 2015, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury started a program to address the growing number of animals at Calcasieu Parish Animal Services. They enlisted expert Martha Seng from Jackson and Ryan Architects, who transferred the project to Jeff Kudla Architects. Together, a facility was designed to promote animal health, improve veterinary care, and encourage adoptions while ensuring safety and durability.
New Facilities Will Include:
- Three kennels (4,400 sq. ft. each)
- Feline building (2,800 sq. ft.)
- Intake building (13,500 sq. ft.)
- Enforcement building (4,436 sq. ft.)
- Renovated administration and adoption center
Architectural and Construction Details:
- Architect: Jeff Kudla Architects
- General Contractor: Keiland Construction
- Construction Duration: 650 calendar days (expected completion: 4th Quarter 2026)
For more information about Calcasieu Parish Animal Services CLICK HERE.
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Spring 2025 Update
Spring 2025 Update
Animal Services and Adoption Center Temporarily Relocating
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Animal Services and Adoption Center will temporarily relocate while construction of its new facility is underway.
Animal Services Facilities Groundbreaking Ceremony
The project is officially in motion!
Important Dates
Fast Facts About the Construction Project
- Location: 5500-A Swift Plant Road, Lake Charles
- Cost: $19 million (bond-funded)
- Original Facility: Built in 1998; damaged by Hurricane Rita and the 2020 hurricanes.
- Construction Standards: Designed for resilience against future storms.