Search Search Search Topic Shelter Medicine (-) Programs & Services (-) ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Programs & Operations Fundraising Managing People Resources Active FiltersPrograms & Services Group 9 ASV Guidelines Group 9 Clear All Infection Control in the Shelter Learn fundamental infection control concepts, including order of contagion, how disease transmission occurs, and how to prevent disease spread. 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. 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. Give Foot Baths The Boot Foot baths may seem like a good idea, but this resource explains why they can often cause more problems than they solve -- and what to do instead. 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. 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.