The Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health (JSMCAH) is an independent online journal published by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. JSMCAH publishes original research, case studies, professional guidelines, and review articles relevant to shelter and community animal health, behavior, and welfare. This includes a variety of topics such as companion animal epidemiology, shelter population management, spay-neuter programs, access to care programs, spectrum of care, community services, public health, disaster response, and veterinary forensics. Learn more >>
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2024 ABVP Abstracts
Vol. 3 No. S1 (2024)Abstracts from the 2024 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 Note that abstracts are not peer-reviewed.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 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 Note that abstracts are not peer-reviewed.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.
