IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New
online tool launched by the Ontario SPCA to create a healthier environment at
shelters, kennels and pet events
Stouffville, ON (October 18, 2016) – The OntarioSPCA has launched a new online resource to equip animal shelter staff,
volunteers and veterinary care providers with information and tips to make
animals more comfortable and provide a humane and healthy environment.
While designed specifically for animal shelter staff,
volunteers and veterinary care providers, the information available on the new
shelterhealthpro.com website is applicable to anyone responsible for housing a
large group of animals. This includes breeders, kennel operators and event
organizers, such as those hosting dog shows and pet expos.
“The goal of the website is to
save lives with the most current best practices for improving animal health and
welfare through effective management strategies, protocols and resources for
infection and disease prevention and control,” says Dr.
Magdalena Smrdelj, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ontario SPCA.
The Infection and Disease
Control section of shelterhealthpro.com features up-to-date information
gathered from shelter medicine experts on critical topics like intake procedures,
personal protective equipment, cleaning and disinfection, zoonotic diseases and
infection control. Easy-to-understand
icons highlight and group subject matter to make the site more easily navigated
by the user.
Previously, shelter health resources were available
through the Ontario SPCA as a printed manual. However, shelter medicine is continually evolving with
new research and recommendations and, as a result, the manual quickly became
outdated.
“We invite shelter health professionals and anyone who works with large
groups of animals to visit shelterhealthpro.com to review best practices when
it comes to infection and disease prevention and control,” says Smrdelj.
“The latest information that can help safeguard the animals in your care is now
just a click away.”
Coming
soon is a second phase of the website covering Environmental Needs and
Behavioural Health.
For tips and information on animal health and disease prevention and
control, visit shelterhealthpro.com
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since 1873, Ontario SPCA is Ontario's Animal Welfare organization. A registered
charity comprised of over 50 communities.
Since 1919, when
Ontario's first Animal Welfare legislation was proclaimed, the Ontario SPCA,
with the help of its Communities, has been entrusted to maintain and enforce
Animal Welfare legislation. The Act provides Ontario SPCA Agents and Inspectors
with police powers to do so.
Ontario SPCA
provides leadership in animal welfare innovations including introducing
high-volume spay/neuter services to Ontario and opening the Provincial
Education and Animal Centre.
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