The Orange County Board of County Commissioners has approved the construction of a new animal shelter, awarding a $49 million contract to The Collage Companies.
The new Orange County Animal Services shelter is set to be the largest in the state, spanning 123,419 square feet and providing housing for 265 dogs and 200 cats.
Scheduled for completion in the summer of 2027, the facility will feature two floors, with dogs on the first floor and cats on the second, all within an air-conditioned environment…