Smart ShelterSustainable · Humane · Local
Westcoast Int. Secondary School · Science Quest 2026

Together, we can make a difference

Our solar-powered smart shelter helps stray dogs by providing shade, controlled food distribution, clean water access and monitoring. Your support can help us keep the shelter safe, clean and working properly.

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~300,000
Stray dogs in Mauritius
100%
Solar powered
5
Smart systems
Solar-powered smart shelter prototype: a white and green dog shelter with a solar panel, food trough and rainwater system in a tropical garden
Solar power
Clean water
For the dogs

Donate / Support the Shelter

Your support can help provide dog food, clean water, cleaning materials, repairs and future improvements. Donations would be managed through the school, a supervising teacher or a partner NGO for transparency.

Transparent For the Dogs Community Support

Report a Problem or Contact NGO

Use this option if the shelter is damaged, empty, dirty, has no food or water, or if a dog nearby needs help. Reports can help the responsible team or NGO act quickly.

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The project

About Our Smart Shelter

This shelter is designed to be a humane and sustainable way to support stray dogs in Mauritius. It combines simple technology, solar energy and community involvement to provide daily support while also helping animal welfare groups monitor where dogs gather.

Solar Powered

Runs using clean solar energy.

Food System

Releases controlled portions of kibble.

Rainwater Collection

Collects rainwater through a gutter system.

Safe Shelter

Provides shade and protection from rain and heat.

Monitoring

Helps check dog visits and maintenance needs.

See it in action

How the food system works

The shelter relies on gravity and sunlight — simple, low-cost ideas that keep working even with little maintenance.

Diagram of the gravity-fed food system: kibble stored in the sloped roof falls through a servo-controlled dispenser into the food bowl
Gravity-fed feedingKibble in the sloped roof drops into the bowl through a timed dispenser.
Two close-up views: the raised floor that keeps dogs dry and improves airflow, and the webcam that monitors how many dogs use the shelter
Built to stay clean, dry & monitoredA raised floor protects from rain and ground moisture and improves airflow, while a small weatherproof webcam helps track how many dogs use the shelter — supporting animal-welfare programmes.
QR code linking to chienetchat.com
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Why the QR Code Matters

The QR code makes the shelter interactive. People can scan it to support the project, report damage, or contact the responsible team. This helps the shelter stay maintained instead of being forgotten after installation.

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