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  • 1.  Shelter bite policy

    Posted 07-11-2024 09:47 AM

    Just wondering if someone can show me their bite policy for cats ?


    #Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment

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    Beth Catalino
    Volunteer
    Heart animal rescue
    NY
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  • 2.  RE: Shelter bite policy

    Posted 07-11-2024 10:30 AM
    Hi Beth,
    Can you clarify? Are you asking for a policy regarding rabies quarantine? Regarding defining a bite?  Regarding bite reports?  Regarding euthanasia decisions?
    Kind Regards,
    Sheila


    Just wondering if someone can show me their bite policy for cats ?


    #Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment

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    Beth Catalino
    Volunteer
    Heart animal rescue
    NY
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  • 3.  RE: Shelter bite policy

    Posted 07-13-2024 07:24 AM
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    Attached is the Policy and Procedure for our shelter in Michigan. 



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    Alexsis Studer
    Behavior Assisant
    Capital Area Humane Society
    MI
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    Animal Bite Holds-1.pdf   274 KB 1 version


  • 4.  RE: Shelter bite policy

    Posted 07-23-2024 10:53 AM

    I would be interested for any shelters to share  if they have a  plan/protocol  that  has a detailed action plan for dogs and/or cats  that have bitten or manifesting behavioral issues as to how they determine if the animal is safe to place. In other words, what steps are taken to make that determination and what steps/resources/training is used to see if the animal  is stressed, medically ill or simply needs guidance before talks of euthanasia.   Thank you.



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    Mary Lou Maraganis
    President
    Animal Rescue Konnection
    Gloucester MA
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  • 5.  RE: Shelter bite policy

    Posted 07-15-2024 01:09 PM
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    Hi Beth - attached is our protocol for cat bites.



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    Sara Post
    Operations Director
    Feline Rescue
    Saint Paul, MN
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  • 6.  RE: Shelter bite policy

    Posted 07-24-2024 07:47 AM

    I am interested as well.



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    Lisa Kitchens
    Pet Central Helps!
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