Animal Shelter Medicine & Welfare Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF]
This animal shelter medicine and welfare compliance checklist ensures public and private shelters comply with ASV (Association of Shelter Veterinarians) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, HSUS best practices, and AWA-inspired state animal care standards. Shelter directors use this monthly to assess animal welfare, disease prevention, and housing standards.
- Industry: Veterinary
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
- Role: Shelter Director / Shelter Veterinarian
- Total Items: 8
- Compliance: ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters (2022), HSUS shelter best practices, State animal shelter inspection requirements, AWA-inspired state cruelty statutes
Animal Housing
Verify housing meets ASV standards.
- Each animal provided minimum space to stand, turn, and lie per ASV guidelines?
- All housing cleaned and sanitized daily?
- Shelter temperature maintained between 60-80°F for dogs and cats?
- Environmental enrichment provided to reduce stress?
Health & Disease Prevention
Verify health monitoring and disease prevention.
- Intake examination and core vaccinations for all animals upon intake?
- Sick animals isolated from healthy population?
- Length-of-stay monitoring and animal behavior monitoring program in place?
- Shelter welfare compliance notes
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Why Use This Animal Shelter Medicine & Welfare Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF]?
This animal shelter medicine & welfare compliance checklist [free pdf] helps veterinary teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for shelter director / shelter veterinarian professionals, this checklist covers 8 critical inspection points across 2 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Ensures compliance with ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters (2022), HSUS shelter best practices, State animal shelter inspection requirements, AWA-inspired state cruelty statutes. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Animal Shelter Medicine & Welfare Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF] cover?
This checklist covers 8 inspection items across 2 sections: Animal Housing, Health & Disease Prevention. It is designed for veterinary operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 30-40 minutes.
Who should use this Animal Shelter Medicine & Welfare Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF]?
This checklist is designed for Shelter Director / Shelter Veterinarian professionals in the veterinary industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.