Admissions

Getting it right during the first hour a pet comes into contact with shelter personnel is probably the most critical step you can take to keep that pet healthy and put him on the path to a loving home.

• The First 60 Minutes: Animal Sheltering's Critical Hour

  October 2011
  From the minute a dog or cat sets paw inside an animal control vehicle or shelter, the clock is ticking on decisions, procedures and practices that can spell health or illness – even life or death – for that animal.  Read More

• More Than Medicine - The Veterinarian's Role in Daily Rounds (Parts 1 and 2)

  October 2011
  Performing daily rounds is considered a best practice in animal sheltering. Listen to Dr. Brian DiGangi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine at University of Florida in Part 1, and Dr. Stephanie Jacks, Veterinarian for the Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services in Part 2, talk about the role of daily rounds in an animal shelter. They will discuss how to create a Daily Rounds Team and integrate its functions into shelter operations. They will also share practical tips and techniques for ensuring efficient and effective daily rounds.  Read More

• Vaccination Protocols for Shelter Dogs - What's the Latest Evidence?

  October 2011
  Is your organization up to snuff with the latest regarding vaccination protocols for your dogs? If not, listen to Dr. Annette Litster, Director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, present the latest evidence at the University of Florida's Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference 2011.  Read More

• Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters - ASV 2010

  October 2011
  Dr. Annette Litster, Director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, presents a review of the Association of Shelter Veterinarian's newly published Shelter Standards Document.  Read More

• Vaccination at Admission

  May 2010
  One of the most valuable and cost-effective tools every shelter has to prevent outbreaks of disease in their facility is to vaccinate all animals immediately upon admission. Find out why.  Read More

• Know Your Capacity for Humane Care

  May 2010
  It's tempting to admit more animals than shelters can reasonably care for. After all, there are so many animals in the community that need help. Yet most shelters face limitations of space, staffing and financial resources. To help you face this challenge, our experts share methods for creating faster flow-through in the shelter - and ultimately save more lives.  Read More