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Updates-Operation classes
Link to the handout for Teaching Skills to Shelter Dogs is http://www.deesdogs.com/ . At $5.00 for the download it is a great resource. 

ASPCA link on dog enrichment http://www2.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aspcaprosl_enrichment_tips Article on strep zoo cases affecting shelter dogs June 3, 2009 http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/bizarre&id=6843047 http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/01/07/2009-01-07_new_york_city_animal_shelters_scramble_a.html 
For the assessment tools using during the wet lab: Noise meter http://www.instrumart.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=24235 - Ph strips for measuring chlorine - and PPM strips to measure after diluted to see if it is at 1:32 ratios - Both available at Indigo Instruments (www.indigo.com) Black light (any party supply, Spenser gifts. Or can order in a pack with the Glo Germ (www.glogerm.com) Safety equipment= Pro Safety Supplies (new name) www.prosafetysupplies.com - ACES - animal handling equipment www.animal-care.com - Bleach calculator is in the body of this article; scroll down and review and then click on "bleach calculator" http://www.sheltermedicine.com/portal/is_cleaning.shtml
Additional Info

Board Source (www.boardsource.org)

MAP for NonProfits (www.mapnp.org)

Training updates
Many, many new things are happening so make sure that you are getting Animal Sheltering magazine from the HSUS. (www.animalsheltering.org). 

  - Link for making a hammock for cats http://www.instructables.com/id/SHZWUQRFH7APFQP/ 

  - Also, the Shelter Medicine FAQ #1104 has details on cutting stainless steel for hammocks http://www.sheltermedicine.com/portal/faq.php?psearch=1104&Submit=Search+FAQ&psearchtype=#top3 

  - Double sided stainless steel cages Lake State Industries - 320-393-2200 - email is lakestateindustries@yahoo.com contact is Steve Kurpiers 

- The FAQ section of the Association of Shelter Medicine has the reference for the minimum cage and space requirements (including colony) for cats http://www.sheltermedicine.com/portal/faq.php?psearch=group+size+for+cats&Submit=Search+FAQ&psearchtype=#top3 

- The presentation made by Dr Hurley referencing this (as well as other vital details) http://www.sheltermedicine.com/documents/sawa%202008(1).pdf 

- Link for cat towers using non-porous materials http://felinesnoozers.com/ 

http://www.aspcapro.org/saving-lives/adoptions/free-adult-cat-promotions.html is the link to the ASPCA's website that has the study via the Wisconsin Humane Society on placing adult cats Fee Free 

-Feli-Way can be obtained at PetsMart or similar retail stores. Go to www.feliway.com 

-Scratching posts for cat cages. www.stretchandscratch.com. Look for link to get a free sample 

-Hide Perch n go is available to order through PetFinder.http://www.petfinder.com/admin/hide-perch-go.html. GET THEM! Well worth it on keeping stress down and health up! 

  -Catalyst Council: Sign up for the free updates/newsletter http://www.catalystcouncil.org/ 
Jenny at a recent training with an AWESOME student



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