Chapter 7: Requirements and Specifications of Pets Care Centers: An Interior Design Perspective

Saudi Arabia, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and rapid modernization, has experienced significant lifestyle transformations in recent decades. Among these changes is the growing trend of pet ownership, leading to a rising demand for services and facilities that cater to the well-being of pets. Despite this, many Arabian societies face a notable shortage of essential services like pet daycare, particularly for cats and dogs.

Pet daycare facilities, where pets can be entrusted to professional carers for a specified period, offer a practical solution to this pressing need. These facilities provide secure, well-designed interior spaces that allow pets to socialize, play, and thrive under supervision. Key features often include soft play areas, pet-friendly furniture, toys, and materials that ensure a safe and engaging environment.

This chapter aims to explore and define the interior design requirements, facilities, activities, space planning, material selection, furniture, accessories, and color schemes necessary for creating optimal pet daycare centers. By analyzing exemplary well, well-selected global projects (case studies), this research seeks to formulate comprehensive guidelines that address the unique needs of these essential spaces, contributing to their successful implementation in Saudi Arabia.