Local Architects Build Shelters for Homeless D.C. Cats

The arctic low temperatures call for concern of D.C.’s furry friends.

The Washington Humane Society is hosting “Giving Shelter”, a one-night event that will help the organization and homeless cats throughout the District at The American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Avenue NW.

Creative outdoor shelters designed and built by local architects will be on display 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 14. After the event the shelters will be transported to different areas in D.C. to be used by homeless cats.

Admission to the event is $25 per person and refreshments will be served.

Supplies will be collected at the event in order to build more shelters:

• Large plastic storage container with a tight-fitting lid
• Insulation (styrofoam coolers)
• Straw (not hay)
• Duct tape
• Zip ties
• Catnip and other cat treats

Those who cannot attend the event can donate online at the Washington Humane Society.

“We are really excited to see all of our friends of community cats come together to help celebrate our work and the lives of our cats,” WHS Community Cats Manager Danielle Bays said in a news release. “Cats are a cherished part of our community and Architects for Animals is a wonderful (and stylish) opportunity to remind people that community cats are not homeless, but belong to the neighborhoods they live in.”

Designers from the following local firms will show off creations at the event:

• Accent General Contracting, Inc.
• Aggregate Architecture + Design
• American Institute of Architects
• Bonstra Haresign Architects
• Epicurean Craftworks
• Lemay Erickson Willcox Architects
• OTJ Architects
• Studios Architecture
• Marshall Moya Design
• Martinez + Johnson Architecture
• Parsons Corporation
• PGAL
• PGN Architects
• R2L: Architects
• Shalom Baranes Associates Architects
• Suzane Reatig Architecture

For more information visit the Washington Humane Society.

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