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 Adoption & Placement Active FiltersASV Guidelines Group 9 Clear All 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. Top Three Shelter Cleaning Tips These three simple cleaning tips can help ensure sanitary daily operations. Infection Control in the Shelter Learn fundamental infection control concepts, including order of contagion, how disease transmission occurs, and how to prevent disease spread. Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: The Updated ASV Guidelines: Practical Guidance for Animal Welfare Organizations Join Dr. Lauren Overman and Dr. Elizabeth Berliner to discuss the second edition of The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ (ASV) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters and learn bite-sized strategies for improving welfare in your organization. Do’s and Don’ts for Extending and Replacing Disinfectants Running low on disinfectant or can’t find your go-to? Try these tips to extend or replace your regular disinfectants. 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. DIY Disposable Litter Boxes Learn how one shelter makes kennel cleaning easier (and saves money!) using recycled cardboard boxes. 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.