Animal Welfare Professionals

Shelter Care Checklists: Putting ASV Guidelines Into Action This resource is based on the ASV Shelter Guidelines, a comprehensive set of recommendations created by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians Shelter Standards Task Force. These checklists can be used in your shelter to see where you meet or exceed standards, where improvement can be made, and where immediate changes should be implemented. The first step should be to urgently address and correct any unacceptable practices. Aside from those immediate changes, implementing change based on the Guidelines should be a gradual and thoughtful process designed to provide maximum benefit for the animals.
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