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Shelter Operations and Management Flashcards

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  1. Which cleaning agent is most effective against parvovirus on shelter surfaces?

    Answer: Diluted bleach (sodium hypochlorite)

    Diluted bleach (1:32 ratio) is the most reliable and affordable disinfectant proven effective against the hardy parvovirus on non-porous surfaces.

  2. In shelter population management, 'throughput' refers to:

    Answer: The rate at which animals move through the shelter from intake to outcome

    Throughput measures the flow of animals into and out of the shelter and is key to preventing overcrowding and reducing length of stay.

  3. What is the purpose of a 'lost and found' matching program in shelter operations?

    Answer: To reunite lost pets with their owners before they enter the shelter system

    Lost-and-found matching programs proactively reunite pets with owners, reducing intake numbers and improving live release rates.

  4. A shelter's 'live release rate' (LRR) is calculated as:

    Answer: Live outcomes divided by total outcomes, multiplied by 100

    LRR = (live outcomes / total outcomes) × 100, where live outcomes include adoptions, transfers, returns to owner, and other non-euthanasia outcomes.

  5. Which enrichment activity is most appropriate for a cat in a shelter cage environment?

    Answer: Providing a hiding box and elevated perch within the enclosure

    Hiding boxes reduce stress by giving cats a sense of security, while elevated perches satisfy the natural feline need to observe their environment from height.

  6. When should a shelter staff member complete an incident report?

    Answer: Any time an animal bites or injures a person, or a significant event occurs

    Incident reports must be completed immediately after any bite, injury, escape, or significant event to document facts accurately while memory is fresh.

  7. What is the main benefit of foster care programs for shelter animals?

    Answer: They free up kennel space and reduce stress for animals in a home environment

    Foster programs reduce shelter population, decrease stress-related illness, and allow animals to thrive in home settings while awaiting adoption.