Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Shelter Medicine ASV Guidelines Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Infectious Disease Outbreak Management Isolation vs. Quarantine Facility Use & Design (-) Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Active FiltersEnrichment & Behavior Group 9 Clear All 5 Essential Behavioral Welfare Areas for Shelter Animals in Quarantine or Isolation Shelters must ensure behavior welfare for animals in isolation or quarantine housing when managing disease in the shelter Building a Sensory Garden for Shelter Dogs: Enhancing Well-Being Through Stimulating Spaces Learn how to create enrichment for shelter animals within a limited footprint and budget – especially helpful during the challenges of winter weather. The Daily Change-Up Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary incorporates in-kennel canine enrichment into daily activities like cleaning kennels and feeding. Dog Enrichment Resources Shelter enrichment programs help reduce stress and decrease hyper-arousal, depression, and obsessive/compulsive behavior. Stressbuster: Canine Sleepovers Find out how one shelter reduces stress for dogs without entirely removing them from the adoption floor. They Did It: Doggy Day Out Read about one agency's Doggy Day Out program that lets volunteers take dogs on trips of their choosing like hikes, beach trips, dinners and even sleepovers. Animal Behavior Research These studies will help you manage common dog and cat behavioral concerns. Use the research takeaways to improve animal welfare in your community. Strengthening Pet Retention Through Safety Net Programs Resources to help keep pets safe at home through supportive services. Using Model Dogs to Assess Aggression in Fight-Bred Dogs Review research by the ASPCA on using a life-sized, plush model dog to screen for dog-directed aggression in canines used in illegal dogfighting. They Did It: Easy & Accessible Cat Enrichment Download these easy conversation guides to help with nonjudgmental animal shelter adoption counseling that uses positive, inclusive language to build trust and increase adoptions. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous Page 1 Current page 2
