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[Advances in the management of an animal shelter].

Abstract
Changes in the Barcelona animal shelter from 2002 to 2005 are presented. In 2003, routine euthanasia of unclaimed stray animals was discontinued, due to a political decision of the city council. Changes were also made in the management of the shelter: from January 2003 to July 2004 the shelter was operated by an animal protection organization, and then directly again by the city public health agency. Management of the shelter by the animal welfare organization was associated with an increase in the proportion of dogs rescued and adopted. The suspension of routine euthanasia was associated with a marked increase in the number of stray dogs. Canine distemper became endemic in the shelter until late 2004, due to a certain unwillingness to use euthanasia to control infection transmission. Direct operation by public health services in a context of transparency and high social expectations has led to the development and adoption of standardized work protocols in the shelter, improving quality.
AuthorsAlejo García-Rodríguez, Víctor Peracho, Joan R Villalbí, Susana Bouis, Julia Duràn, Joan Guix
JournalGaceta sanitaria (Gac Sanit) 2008 Jan-Feb Vol. 22 Issue 1 Pg. 76-8 ISSN: 0213-9111 [Print] Spain
Vernacular TitleAvances en la gestión de un centro de acogida de animales de compañía.
PMID18261448 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Animal Welfare (standards, trends)
  • Animals
  • Animals, Domestic
  • Distemper (epidemiology, prevention & control)
  • Dogs
  • Euthanasia, Animal
  • Housing, Animal
  • Public Health
  • Spain

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