Search Search Search Topic Programs & Operations Fundraising Managing People Resources Volunteers Animal Health Animal Care (-) Cleaning & Sanitation Disease Prevention & Treatment Intake Protocols Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Active FiltersCleaning & Sanitation Group 9 Clear All Cleaning and Disinfecting Dog and Cat Transport Crates and Vehicles Watch these how-to videos for helpful tips on sanitizing crates and vehicles used to transport shelter animals. Shelter Medicine Academic Consortium Updates Quarantine Guidelines for the and Sheltering of Animals Exposed to SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) Read newly updated guidelines for animal shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic released by AVMA, CDC and university shelter medicine programs. How Shelter Pets Benefit from “Real-Life” Rooms Three animal welfare organizations with real-life rooms--where adoptable pets can relax and decompress--share the benefits, challenges, and recommendations for such spaces. They Did It: Enhanced Cageless Cat Housing with Local Landmark Décor The San Francisco SPCA describes how pets and people benefit from cleverly designed replicas of iconic landmarks in their shelter. Do’s and Don’ts for Extending and Replacing Disinfectants During COVID-19 Running low on disinfectant or can’t find your go-to? Try these tips to extend or replace your regular disinfectants. Sanitation for Group Cat Rooms Proper cleaning and disinfection is critical to shelter disease control and should occur on a regular basis in group cat rooms. 5 Tips to Improve Shelter Air Quality These five tips can help you and your animals breathe a little easier. Comprehensive Reference Book: Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff This must-have shelter medicine resource includes information on management, animal husbandry, veterinary care, disease prevention and behavior. 10 Tips to Make the Most of Real-Life Rooms After a remodel of its real-life room, the ASPCA shares 10 tips for décor and design. Two-Page Guide on Shelter Infection Control This guide on shelter infection control explains how disease is spread, who will get sick, and the best steps to keep your population healthy. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next ›