6-shelters Flashcards
Historic goal of shelters
Public heath and safety
Present, primary goal of private shelters
Animal welfare or decreasing reproduction
Primary responsibility of a municipal shelter is to who
The government and the taxpayer
Private shelters and municipal shelters, which is more common for euthanasia
Municipal (usually no screening for animal entry)
What kind of organization
Usually breed specific, foster homes, heavily screen adoptive homes
Rescue organizations
Type of shelter that may call themself “no kill”. May only take animals considered adoptable
Private shelters
Solutions to disease control
Vaccinate, examine upon admission, quarantine
How long should incoming animals be quarantined for
At least 2 weeks
Viruses that cause feline upper respiratory infection
Herpesvirus and calicivirus
Kennel cough in dogs is known as
Bordetella
How often to give booster vaccines to kittens/puppies
Every 2 weeks until over 16 weeks of age
When you can commingle animals other than litter mates
Over 16 weeks, completed vaccination series, have received last vaccination at least 2 weeks ago, examined for ringworm, blood tested for FeLV and FIV
When to vaccinate against rabies
3 months of age (w veterinarian present)
Best method for addressing staff turnover and burnout
Decreasing euthanasia
