Sentences with phrase «shelter staff members»

After talking with shelter staff members, consulting their dog trainer friend, and considering their options, the engaged couple knew they couldn't say no.

Volunteers exercise the transport dogs, prepare crates and help shelter staff members do a final check to be sure all paperwork is in order.

«Essentially we found that the marked lack of agreement observed among shelter staff members in categorizing the breeds of shelter dogs illustrates that reliable inclusion or exclusion of dogs as «pit bulls» is not possible, even by experts,» Levy said.

«Essentially we found that the marked lack of agreement observed among shelter staff members in categorizing the breeds of shelter dogs illustrates that reliable inclusion or exclusion of dogs as «pit bulls» is not possible, even by experts,» said Julie Levy, a professor of shelter medicine at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine and the lead author of a study published recently in The Veterinary Journal.

Exhibiting the loyalty that characterizes the German Shepherd breed, he quickly became a favorite of the several shelter staff members who worked with him.

«While the holidays are a time for family and celebration, the reality is that shelter staff members work around the clock.

If you encounter significant friction, be sure to remain aware of specifically what information you need and whether it can be gotten through other means, for instance, by talking with individual shelter staff members or volunteers or by visiting the shelter.

The decision to euthanize an animal is made by at least two senior shelter staff members after a complete evaluation and consultation with other staff.

The New Hampshire SPCA «In the Dog House» event was held on February 12 — Pelham Animal Control Officer Allison Caprigno, and part - time shelter staff member, Ian Matheson, volunteered to be the stand - in «dogs» who would endure a night inside of the wooden houses.

Little Shelter staff members visit elementary schools, middle schools and high schools throughout Long Island and neighboring communities.

You can also leverage the experts you already have: Paid and volunteer shelter staff members often have unique expertise to share.

«Essentially we found that the marked lack of agreement observed among shelter staff members in categorizing the breeds of shelter dogs illustrates that reliable inclusion or exclusion of dogs as «pit bulls» is not possible, even by experts,» Levy said.

The research team evaluated breed assessments of 120 dogs made by 16 shelter staff members, including four veterinarians, at four shelters.

Please feel free to ask any shelter staff member of certain shelter needs.

Shelter staff members have long since recognized the calming effects classical music has on their often - times anxious animals.

Talk to the shelter staff members and volunteers about each dog you are considering to get an idea of background and personality.

When it comes to learning more about animal shelter management and medicine, shelter staff members are turning increasingly to online educational opportunities.

It took place at four shelters and involved 120 dogs and 16 shelter staff members.

Shelter staff members and volunteers often have great insight into the physical condition, personalities and behaviors of the animals.

contact a shelter staff member or volunteer and make arrangements to visit the facility explaining what kind of pet you are looking for.

Researchers evaluated breed assessments made on 120 dogs by 16 shelter staff members.

To alleviate the guesswork for veterinary hospitals, animal control facilities, and shelter staff members, AAHA created the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool.

Shelter staff members that implement the «slow kill» protocol, or recommend it to adopters, are usually well intentioned — doing their best to start the pet off on the right foot based on the knowledge and resources they have.

Landlord checks, home visits, meeting the entire family (and possibly their other pets), prohibitions against households with children, frowning on those who work full time, and waiting periods all stem from the notion that a shelter staff member or volunteer is capable of judging the character and suitability of another person to care for a pet.

Further studies are needed to examine how increasing the time and financial resources invested into veterinary or behavioral assessment of a senior animal on intake impacts both the shelter staff members» and the animals» experience in the shelter prior to their outcome.

If a chip is present, the scanner will read the number and the shelter staff member can call the appropriate registry for the identity of the owner.

We can provide an Animal Control Officer or shelter staff member to speak to your group as well as give tours of our shelters.

That means we can turn off the fluorescent lights and have more soothing lighting in the room,» a shelter staff member told The Dodo.

The shelter continues to follow ASPCA protocols for this situation, and shelter staff members have been thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the building, surrounding areas and transport vehicles.

We look for different points of behavior than a shelter staff member would.

The shelter staff member is an excellent employee who performs above and beyond every day at the shelter.

A shelter veterinarian had been researching the illness to learn more, and shelter staff members were briefed earlier this week about the virus.