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� r <br /> { <br /> Y <br /> i <br /> r <br /> t <br /> T Intake and Animal Care 1.0 (continuted) Page 2 <br /> i 1,9 All animals are to be bathed or powdered according to physical <br /> condition and type of animal.,. Animals judged to be adoptable <br /> may be checked for internal, parasites if such parasites are sus- <br /> 110ctod" IE thr: animal has internal parasites present in the stanl <br /> check, the animal will. be treated with the appropriate medication <br /> as recommended by a licensed graduate veterinarian,. <br /> 1.10 once an animal has been chosen for adoption, the shelter will in- <br /> noculate the animal if needed, and give the new owner advice on <br /> further immunization as part of the adoption process. Routine <br /> innoculations of all animals is not economically justified, thus, <br /> strict shelter sanitation procedures will be employed to minimize <br /> the transmission of infectious agents. <br /> 1.11 Animals are to be placed in runs such that typically no more than <br /> 2 (usually one, but no more than 2) compatible animals are in <br /> pen/cages together (a mother and her litter may be placed together <br /> if conditions warrant) largest animals typically in the exterior <br /> runs, smaller dogs in interior runs, cats, puppies, kittens in the <br /> small animal room. Rodents and other animals wherever most con- <br /> venient and safe. All general cleaning, disinfection and feeding <br /> to be done in accordance with the recommendations of HSUS, ARA <br /> and other existing shelters such as Arlington, Va. Such procedures <br /> require general cleaning and feeding (adult animals twice daily, <br /> puppies and kittens three times a day) and high pressure disinfection <br /> 2--3 times a week. A daily and weekly routine shall be adhered to by <br /> the shelter staff. <br /> 1.12 Animals to be terminated due to time stay are to be euthanized in <br /> their boarding pen whenever possible or in the euthanasia room when <br /> necessary by the shelter manager or other qualified person designated <br /> by the shelter manager in accordance with shelter euthanasia policy. <br /> Any cage or pen shall be thoroughly disinfected after usage by <br /> animal regardless of the disposition. All dead bodies are to be <br /> refrigerated until their removal from the shelter. <br />