Access the most current guidelines updated in December 2022, ensuring your shelter meets industry standards and delivers consistent, high-quality care across all departments.
Demonstrate your commitment to excellence and animal welfare. These proven standards help you communicate your shelter's professionalism to donors, volunteers, and the public.
Equip your staff and volunteers with clear, actionable protocols that reduce confusion, improve decision-making, and create a culture of compassionate care.
What's Inside the Guidelines
The Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters (2nd Edition) is your comprehensive roadmap to excellence. This resource covers essential protocols for animal health, safety, nutrition, enrichment, behavioral support, and staff training. Whether you're refining existing procedures or building a care program from the ground up, this guide provides the framework you need. Developed by industry experts and updated for 2022, these guidelines reflect current best practices and the latest insights in animal welfare science. Your team will find practical, implementable standards that work for shelters of all sizes.