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  • 1.  Minimizing stress in cleaning protocols

    Posted 03-16-2023 01:42 PM

    I have seen a webinar (or part of a webinar) about being mindful of stress reduction in cleaning protocols - i.e. practicing minimally invasive cleaning techniques so as not to stress out animals (not removing cats from kennels if you don't have to; not changing bedding if it's not soiled; not spraying harsh chemicals into cages if not needed; etc). I cannot remember where I saw it, but want to show it to my kennel technicians. It *may* have been part of some series Kelley Bollen did about animal behavior and stress reduction? Has anyone seen anything similar they can point me to?


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    Devon Smith
    Executive Director
    League for Animal Welfare
    Batavia, OH
    lfaw.org
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  • 2.  RE: Minimizing stress in cleaning protocols

    Posted 03-16-2023 01:47 PM

    While I don't have a specific link, I know both the Fear Free Bonus Course as well as Best Friends have talked heavily about this if that helps. I am also always looking for new rescources on this very topic as well so am also following for other's responses. 



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    Amber Cabell
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  • 3.  RE: Minimizing stress in cleaning protocols

    Posted 03-16-2023 07:06 PM

    I blanked on the term "spot cleaning" - when I remembered it, I was able to google a bunch of helpful materials! 

    https://www.sheltermedicine.com/library/resources/?r=spot-cleaning-cat-cages

    https://www.sheltermedicine.com/library/resources/?r=spot-cleaning-dog-kennels

    https://humanepro.org/magazine/articles/spot-cleaning-cat-cages

    https://chewonthis.maddiesfund.org/2013/04/the-when-why-and-how-of-spot-cleaning-in-animal-shelters/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-Xcfo6fKGg

    https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/video-how-spot-clean-cat-kennels



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    Devon Smith
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