ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters

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The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ (ASV) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters provide a set of common standards for the care and welfare of animals in shelters. They also provide operational guidance to help animal welfare organizations reduce overcrowding, disease, and stress.

Use the resources here and learn about the Guidelines and how they can help you assess and improve your shelter.

Webinar

Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Putting the ASV Guidelines into Action

Join us as we highlight sections of The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters and discuss actionable items you can take to implement the guidelines in your shelter.

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Webinar

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.

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ASV Guidelines & Shelter Checklists

These easy-to-use checklists, based on the comprehensive Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, can help you provide optimum care in the shelter.