Explore concepts related to shelter behavior programs; evaluation of quality of shelter behavior programs; and implementation of changes to promote shelter animal behavior and welfare.

This course will provide an overview of shelter euthanasia from a management/organizational perspective.  The intent is to train individuals responsible for oversight of euthanasia in shelters so that this process is managed with foresight and empathy. 

Gives students in-depth knowledge of HQHVSN (High Quality High Volume Spay/Neuter) and introduces skills necessary for evaluating, improving, and developing successful HQHVSN programs based on community need.

As individuals in animal welfare, there will come a time in our careers where we will be faced with a disaster response.  Disasters come in many forms; hurricanes to tornados, pandemics to hoarding situations.   Hurricane Katrina was catastrophic and affected thousands of people and their pets. From this disaster we learned that our disaster plans must consider people AND their pets.  This course will provide the student with a better understanding of the all hazards approach, how to apply the cycle of animal disaster response to all forms of disaster and how to plan for and respond to disasters efficiently and effectively.