The Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health (JSMCAH) is a society-published, open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. JSMCAH publishes research that advances shelter and community animal health, welfare, and access to veterinary care, promoting evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for animals and the people who care for them. Learn more >>
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2025 ABVP Abstracts
Vol. 4 No. S1 (2025)Abstracts from the 2025 American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Symposium shelter track. Note that abstracts are not peer-reviewed.
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2024 ABVP Abstracts
Vol. 3 No. S1 (2024)Abstracts from the 2024 American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Symposium shelter track. Note that abstracts are not peer-reviewed.
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2023 ABVP Abstracts
Vol. 2 No. S1 (2023)Abstracts from the 2023 American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Symposium shelter track. Note that abstracts are not peer-reviewed.
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The Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, Second Edition
Vol. 1 No. S1 (2022)The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ (ASV) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters was originally published in 2010. This second edition keeps the intent and format of the original document, while incorporating important updates based on the growing body of animal sheltering science and recommendations rooted in practical experience.
This document is intended to guide all personnel, including administrative, medical, behavior, and animal care staff; volunteers; foster caregivers; sole operators; and those filling any other role that supports animal well-being.


