Animal Welfare Professionals

What type of paint does everyone use in their dog kennels? 

We are wanting to repaint our dog room but need something that can withstand high pressure water hoses and Rescue or Companion disinfectant. 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We have an old shelter that just needs a major facelift. We house about 50 dogs at any given time so anything quick drying is a plus as well.

#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Karissa Reynolds
Executive Director
Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, Inc.
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I'm not sure what type of paint we have used in the past, but at the recommendation of the NC Department of Agriculture, we are putting up Acrylic sheeting to protect both the cinder block walls AND our dogs' paws! To fund this, we are doing a Individual Dog Kennel Sponsorship program for individuals and businesses.

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Erin Hooks
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That is a great idea! I have been wanting the panels to protect paws and since we already do kennel sponsorships, I think this is a great way to get the funds. Have you checked pricing? Someone told me they just zip tied the panels to the chain link dividers but there has to be a better way. Ideas?

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Kate Williams
Manager
Animal Welfare Friends
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-10-2023 08:51 AM
From: Erin Hooks
Subject: Kennel Paint

I'm not sure what type of paint we have used in the past, but at the recommendation of the NC Department of Agriculture, we are putting up Acrylic sheeting to protect both the cinder block walls AND our dogs' paws! To fund this, we are doing a Individual Dog Kennel Sponsorship program for individuals and businesses.

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Erin Hooks
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They are set into the wall with concrete screws/anchors. Zip ties could be caught by claws, and can also degrade over time.

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Erin Hooks
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-10-2023 09:29 AM
From: Kate Williams
Subject: Kennel Paint

That is a great idea! I have been wanting the panels to protect paws and since we already do kennel sponsorships, I think this is a great way to get the funds. Have you checked pricing? Someone told me they just zip tied the panels to the chain link dividers but there has to be a better way. Ideas?

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Kate Williams
Manager
Animal Welfare Friends
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-10-2023 08:51 AM
From: Erin Hooks
Subject: Kennel Paint

I'm not sure what type of paint we have used in the past, but at the recommendation of the NC Department of Agriculture, we are putting up Acrylic sheeting to protect both the cinder block walls AND our dogs' paws! To fund this, we are doing a Individual Dog Kennel Sponsorship program for individuals and businesses.

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Erin Hooks

Karissa,

I would recommend asking your local paint store for best-use paint. Let them know what kind of substrate and other perimeters, cleaning, low VOC, etc. They may even want to donate supplies or materials if they can get a tax write-off!  We have murals painted on some of our kennels with home-like themes: a fireplace, a view out a window. I'll see if I can find out what they used for this - I'm guessing good-quality acrylics.  

Robert

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Robert Rowland
lead volunteer Critter Team
Seattle Animal Shelter
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