Shelter Management Issues Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Why dogs are returned?
A
- behavioral issues
- match issues
- moving
- health issues (owner or dog)
- finances
2
Q
When dogs are returned?
A
During first week due to medical issue or behavioral issue; most during first month
3
Q
Shelter programs
How can community programs prevent dogs from entering the shelter?
A
- spay/neuter efforts to reduce pop.
- temporary foster
- underserved populations - might relinquish pet if not financially capable
- help seniors keep their pets
4
Q
What policies do shelter have to decide upon?
A
- fees
- adoption marathons
- application access
- adoption restriction
- home visits
- trial periods
5
Q
Policies
What are pros and cons?
A
pros - protect animal welfare, promotes long-term placement, encourage responsible pet ownership
cons - overly restrictive barriers (could exclude good adopters), slows down or discourages adoption, potential for bias, may mismatch animal’s needs
6
Q
How can shelters support adopters after adoption?
A
- behavior helpline
- behavior consultations
- medical support - free vet visit, in shelter vet clinic for care
7
Q
How can shelters support adopters before adoption?
A
- pre-adoption classes
- adoption counseling - behavioral assessment
8
Q
How can shelters help with housing issues?
A
- keep families together fund - pima animal care and control
- advocating for adopters - breed specific legislation
9
Q
What are the issues surrounding transports?
A
- welfare - lack of comfort, stress, deprivation of food, sleep disruption
- saftey - loading/uloading injuries, acidents, aggression
- heath - spread of diseases, heat or cold stress, gastrointestinal issues
