Most shelters have some kind of treatment protocol in place to treat signs of coughing and mild respiratory disease in their dogs. How do they know when they’re dealing with something else?
Did you know Maddie’s Institute offers free training for your staff and volunteers? They can even earn a certificate of attendance after taking a brief quiz!
As growing numbers of animal control shelters radically change how they handle cats, some advocates are concerned that there may be a negative impact on nearby shelters that see an increase in their intake due to these changes. The impetus for change is clear: Cats taken into shelters become stressed and often ill, and the… Learn More
When a dog shows food aggression in the shelter, will he continue to show it in the home? And even if he does, will that mean his adoptive family will consider it a problem?
Just a few simple changes in how you process animals on intake can help keep animals healthy from the moment they enter the shelter until they head home to their adoptive families.
You hear it — and maybe say it — all the time: /If people can’t afford to care for a pet, they shouldn’t get one.’ Does that belief help animals or hurt them?
Are cats sheltered differently in England than in the U.S.? Maddie’s Institute put that question to Dr. Annette Litster, director of the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University, and Dr. Rachel Dean, Director of the Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine in England.
Can cats who are shy and fearful in the shelter still get adopted? Yes, says board certified veterinary behavior specialist Dr. Sheila D’Arpino. Find out how!
The most commonly used solution used to disinfect surfaces and the environment is a dilute solution of bleach. Are ready-to-use products labeled as fungicidal equally good at controlling Microsporum or Trichophyton spores isolated from cat hair?
When animals’ lives are in your hands, feeling a strong, personal sense of attachment to your job is essential. What can animal shelters do to keep their employees and volunteers engaged?