The Birds and the Bees…..
As many shelters have encountered, hoarding situations are often not limited to cats and dogs. So staff can sometimes be faced with determining housing based on sex to avoid adding to the pet population. ...
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As many shelters have encountered, hoarding situations are often not limited to cats and dogs. So staff can sometimes be faced with determining housing based on sex to avoid adding to the pet population. ...
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One of the top priorities of shelter staff is the prevention of illness and spread of disease among the shelter population. Strong emphasis is put on cleaning and disinfection, personal protection equipment, low-stress environments, ...
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Traditionally, cats have been at the forefront when it comes to providing a space to hide. It has been well documented that by having a box or carrier to freely hang out in, their ...
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We often receive questions from shelters that delve into realms of state law, animal guidelines and best practices. There can be a number of situations that arise creating concern whether a shelter is not ...
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Have you ever felt as though your organization is a small island in the sea of shelter work? Have you ever wished you could find out how others handle situations? The Central New York ...
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I’ve been participating in a wonderful and compassionate organization known as RAVS since 2010. RAVS, an acronym for Rural Area Veterinary Services, is part of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association and brings veterinary ...
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Those shelters that offer spay/neuter services may find themselves mulling over the ideal anesthetic protocol. What we’ve encountered is that there are a lot of variables to consider when developing a protocol tailored to ...
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Just when you think you’ve got the routine down, a very small patient shows up on your surgery list. Next thing you know you find yourself researching anesthetic protocols for rats. Most shelters require ...
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