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Following yesterday’s publication of “Interim recommendations for intake of companion animals from households where humans with COVID-19 are present,” the University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Program has made available a sample protocol that you can customize for your shelter. The protocol addresses intake exams, housing, in-shelter daily care, and release.

Download the protocol here and familiarize yourself with the latest lifesaving recommendations on intake of pets from households where humans with coronavirus are present.

Important Webinar–Save the Date!

Dr. Sandra Newbury and the University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine team will present a webinar on these recommendations.

Thursday, April 2
2:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. CT/12:30 p.m. MT/11:30 a.m. PT
Attend: https://zoom.us/j/924884168 
Meeting ID: 924 884 168
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In advance, the presenters ask that you review the “Temporary sheltering of pets exposed to COVID-19 and recommendations for their care” and sample protocol chapters of the ‘Animal Services’ Role in COVID-19 Support’ Info Sheet, which you can find here.

You can also follow University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine on Facebook for the latest details.

Go-To Resource

University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine: COVID-19 Information

Bookmark this page as it’s updated regularly with the latest recommendations for animal shelter functions, spay/neuter and transport practices during this pandemic.