Facility Environment (Examine The Facility Design And Environment Of The Shelter)

Does the shelter provides an environment that is conducive to maintaining animal health?

Are the facilities appropriate for the species, the number of animals receiving care and the expected length of stay?

Does the shelter design provides for proper separation of animals by health status, age, gender, species, temperament, predator/prey status and includes sufficient space for the shelter operations described in this booklet

Are the entrances, exits, hallways and rooms arranged so that cleaning and general movement through the facility proceeds from areas housing the most susceptible to disease and/or healthiest animals to those who are most likely to be a source of contagious disease.

Does the enclosure structurally sound and maintained in safe, working condition to properly confine animals, prevent injury, keep other animals out and enable animals to remain dry and clean.

Make sure there are no sharp edges, gaps or other defects that could cause an injury or trap a limb or other body part.

Does the outdoor spaces are suitably enclosed

Are Cleaning and disinfection are done on a regular basis.

Is attention being paid to the habits of each particular animal.

Are soft resting places being available for all animals.

Are the drains located in common areas carefully being cleaned and disinfected prior to allowing animals access to the area.

Is animal comfort and safety, necessary measures ensured when an animal appears to be too hot or too cold?

Are all ventilation systems adequately maintained.

Does the air quality measured at the level of the animals.