Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff - by Emily Weiss & Heather Mohan-Gibbons & Stephen Zawistowski (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff</b> presents and evaluates the available research and programs that address both animal and human behaviors associated with the intake, management and rehoming of dog and cats.</p> <ul> <li>Introductions to dog and cat behavior relevant to any animal professional</li> <li>Reviews behavioral reasons for the relinquishment of dogs and cats</li> <li>Describes intake and assessment protocol, shelter design, training and enrichment programs that reduce stress and enhance behavioral well-being</li> <li>Concepts to improve the adoption process and support the human-animal bond post-adoption</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><i>Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff</i> presents and evaluates the available research and programs that address both animal and human behaviors associated with the intake, management and rehoming of dog and cats. Written and edited by leading experts in shelter medicine, applied animal behavior and shelter administration, it integrates knowledge from multiple disciplines and perspectives to provide a broad based understanding of how behavior influences the welfare of dogs and cats before, during and after they enter animal shelters.</p> <p>Key features of the text include: </p> <ul> <li>Introductions to dog and cat behavior relevant to any animal professional</li> <li>Reviews behavioral reasons for the relinquishment of dogs and cats</li> <li>Describes intake and assessment protocol, shelter design, training and enrichment programs that reduce stress and enhance behavioral well-being</li> <li>Concepts to improve the adoption process and support the human-animal bond post-adoption</li> </ul> <p>The text includes information on how to help families retain pets in their homes, locate and return lost pets, make pet adoption a positive and enriching experience for all parties involved and ensure that the placement is successful, making this a must-have resource for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and shelter professionals.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"It is a must-read for anyone working with shelter animals and will appeal to those who have an interest in shelter animals or animal behavior in general." (<i>Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association</i>, 15 December 2015)<br /><br /><br /></p> <p>This book is a useful addition to the small but growing canon of literature on shelter medicine, providing a good grounding and some helpful practical advice. (<i>Veterinary Record</i>, April 2016)</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Emily Weiss, PhD, CAAB</b> is Vice President of Shelter Research and Development for The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She has been involved in shelter behavior for over 25 years. She has published numerous peer reviewed manuscripts as well as book chapters, and serves on advisory boards and committees of national shelter programs.</p> <p><b>Heather Mohan-Gibbons, MS, RVT, ACAAB</b> is the Director of Research and Applied Behavior for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Her current work focuses on improving the lives of animals and reducing their risks in communities. For the past twenty years, she worked professionally with exotic and domestic animals in veterinary clinics, universities, federal and state governments, animal shelters, and her own animal behavior business. She has lectured extensively on animal behavior and has published several peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters.</p> <p><b>Stephen Zawistowski, PhD, CAAB</b> is Science Advisor of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He is a certified applied animal behaviorist and chaired the Animal Behavior Society's Board of Professional Certification from 1998-2007. He co-edited Animal Shelter Medicine (with Lila Miller, 2004) and the second edition in 2013.</p>
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