Shelter Guides

This is a high-quality poster for display during the month of October to promote Adopt-a-Dog Month.

Every year, countless pets get lost, and sadly, few ever find their way back home. Dogs not wearing identi cation (ID) tags are most at risk. By creating an awareness of…

By learning about some of the things dogs need in order to be happy, healthy and comfortable, children may be better equipped to demonstrate the character qualities of responsibility and…

Animal shelters provide a much-needed safe haven for sick, injured, unwanted, homeless and lost pets. Shelters work hard to educate their constituents, care for the animals in their community and attempt to…

From how to recruit volunteers, to training and supervising them, this guide covers it all. This guide includes pages of sample forms, interview questions and much more. You’ll also get…

Strategic planning is critical for organizations that want to thrive, not just survive, especially during challenging times. This guide goes through the steps involved in the planning process and explains…

This guide offers information on how to house, feed and care for small animals other than dogs and cats in shelters, such a rabbits, rodents, ferrets and other exotic pets.…

This guide outlines an animal healthcare program for shelters, including design considerations, cleaning materials, animal handling, preventive medicine and planning. It also includes a glossary of terms.

This operational guide focuses on the care of reptiles — lizards, snakes and turtles — in the shelter environment. It includes information on health assessment, habitat and food requirements, adoption,…

Accurate and efficient record keeping is crucial to all animal shelters. This manual lays the groundwork for successful record keeping and makes it easier to keep accurate and efficient records.…