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Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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May 1, 2011
The "101" Department: Feeling Insecure?
Long treated as easy targets by criminals, these days shelters around the country are fighting back. They're rethinking security protocols, installing high-tech alarm systems, and training staff to make the protection of animals and property a top priority.
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September 1, 2010
The "101" Department: One Cool Tool
An expert explains how to use the Y pole, a tool for working with fearful dogs that offers advantages over a traditional catch pole.
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July 1, 2007
Only You (and Up-to-Code Fire Standards) Can Prevent Shelter Fires
Florida's animal shelters are all too accustomed to coping with the hurricanes that sweep over the region. But disaster recently came in a different form to the Sunshine State, where two shelters were severely damaged by fires that broke out on the premises and killed dozens of animals.
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March 1, 2007
Night-Drop Kennels for Animals: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Long a source of controversy in the field, night-drop kennels are loved by some shelters and despised by others. Here's a look at the pros and cons.
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May 1, 2006
Off Leash: A Brand New Car'With a Secret Message Inside
In Whatcom County, Washington, new car buyers get a great deal'free advice on saving pets' lives.
Policies
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March 10, 2010
The HSUS Statement on the Use of Electro-Muscular Disruption Devices
The HSUS is opposed to the use of Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD) devices in the capture, control, or handling of animals. The false implication that because they are "non-lethal" they are "safe" may lead humane and law enforcement agencies toward unnecessary reliance on EMD devices. We strongly discourage animal control and other law enforcement agents from the use of these devices as a substitute or supplement to current acceptable animal handling tools or techniques.
Programs
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May 9, 2012
American Humane Assocation Operational Guide - Chemical Capture
This guide examines the use of remote-delivered chemical compounds for restraining and capturing stray, fractious and feral animals. It includes guidelines for training, equipment, procedures and drugs, as well as a bibliography and list of suppliers.
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May 8, 2012
National Federation of Humane Societies
The National Federation of Humane Societies (NFHS) has identified animal transfer programs as one of the key strategies to achieving its 2020 Vision to find a home for every healthy and treatable animal on a nationwide basis by the year 2020.
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