Search Search Search Topic Animal Care Cleaning & Sanitation Programs & Operations (-) Disease Prevention & Treatment Managing People Resources (-) Intake Protocols Animal Health Active FiltersDisease Prevention & Treatment Group 9 Intake Protocols Group 9 Clear All 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. Preventive Health Care & Vaccinations When vaccination protocols are appropriately developed and properly applied, they can be among the most important and lifesaving tools available to shelters. FAQ: Must We Always Vaccinate on Intake? ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services veterinarians explain the importance of vaccinating on intake and using the right vaccines.