Ketty system
Authors
Petersen, Pernille Thougaard ; Andersen, Suzette Rosvang
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2015
Submitted on
2015-05-27
Pages
120
Abstract
Denne kandidatafhandling undersøger, hvordan burindretningen i katteinternater kan forbedres ved at balancere behovene hos tre hovedaktører: internatet, kattene og kunderne. Med udgangspunkt i besøg på danske katteinternater identificeres centrale udfordringer som hygiejneproblemer, pladsmangel, manglende mental og fysisk stimulering af kattene samt en kundeoplevelse, der virker uindbydende. Fordi nuværende løsninger ofte ikke imødekommer kunderne, undersøger afhandlingen, hvordan folk interagerer med burene, og hvordan rummets indretning påvirker det første møde med kattene. For at styrke kattenes sundhed peges der på enkle muligheder for motion og indbyggede elementer, der stimulerer deres naturlige instinkter. I forhold til internaternes drift foreslås enkle, praktiske installationer som afløser for mange hjemmelavede tiltag. Målet er et mere gennemtænkt system, der understøtter de daglige rutiner, beriger kattenes liv og gør besøget mere overskueligt og indbydende for kunder.
This master’s thesis examines how to improve the caging system used in cat shelters by balancing the needs of three key groups: the shelter, the cats, and the customers. Based on visits to Danish cat shelters, it identifies major challenges, including hygiene issues, limited space, lack of mental and physical stimulation for cats, and a customer experience that feels unwelcoming. Because current setups often fall short for customers, the thesis looks closely at how people interact with cages and how the room layout shapes their first encounter with cats. To support cat health, it highlights simple ways to provide exercise and built-in features that stimulate natural instincts. For shelter operations, it proposes straightforward, practical installations to replace many improvised solutions. The overall aim is a more thoughtful caging system that supports daily routines, enriches cats’ lives, and makes visits clearer and more inviting for customers.
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Keywords
Shelter ; Cages ; Compartments ; Cat ; Sliders ; Pultrusion
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