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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.

Video: How to Spot Clean Cat Kennels

Watch the video, then download our step-by-step instructions to share with your staff and volunteers.

Video: How To Deep Clean Cat Kennels

Deep cleaning is necessary to prepare the kennel for a new cat. Watch the video and download the step-by-step instructions.

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.

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.

DIY Disposable Litter Boxes

Learn how one shelter makes kennel cleaning easier (and saves money!) using recycled cardboard boxes.

Video: How to Deep Clean Dog Kennels

It is important to deep-clean periodically, especially between residents. Download our step-by-step instructions to brush up on your technique.

Video: How to Spot Clean Dog Kennels

Watch the video, then download our step-by-step instructions to share with your staff and volunteers.

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.