Husbandry

Sometimes it all comes down to soap and water. From washing your hands to using proven techniques and formulas for disinfection, the nuts and bolts of husbandry can help keep your shelter population safe from the spread of infectious disease.

• 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

• Cleaning and Disinfection

  May 2010
  It's essential for shelter managers to develop good written cleaning and disinfection protocols and to train staff to adopt these procedures. Here are essential steps to take to ensure proper sanitation.  Read More

• Life Enrichment for Shelter Animals

  May 2010
  Enrichment for shelter animals reduces stress (and disease), increases adoptions and radically improves the well-being and quality of life for canine and feline residents.  Read More