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Animal Shelter Surgery & Dentistry

Spay/neuter is just one type of surgery needed for shelter pets. Learn more about surgical and dentistry procedures from these great resources.

Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA

The ASPCA’s Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) team works to improve the health and welfare of animals by strengthening shelter medicine programs and expanding access to veterinary care.

Foster Animal Health Care

Learn valuable information to help support your animals in foster homes.

ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters

See how the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ (ASV) Guidelines can help your shelter.

Parasite Control in Animal Shelters

Dogs and cats can carry a wide variety of internal and external parasites. Some can be passed to humans, and some can cause significant disease and discomfort in their host.

Tips for Managing Capacity Challenges from Oregon Humane Society

Oregon Humane Society offers useful tips for managing capacity for care and avoiding overcrowding.

Shelter Medicine Board Certification

Get information on your options for obtaining board certification in the field of animal shelter medicine.

Understanding Disease Spread in Animal Shelters

Find insights and strategies to mitigate the risk of disease transmission in animal shelter populations.

Vaccination in Animal Shelter Populations

Access in-depth information on best practices for vaccinating animals in a shelter setting to manage population health.

Vaccination in Shelter Animal Populations

Check out these vaccination protocols for shelter animals, including frequency standards and how to vaccinate special populations.