The Standards bill calls for all shelters and rescues to have written policies and procedures. Below you will find samples from shelters across the state. These samples are not exhaustive but effective.
ASPCA Pro’s Guide to Creating SOPs
Animal Protective Foundation
Behavior and Enrichment
Bites and Injuries SOP
Word Doc: Bites and Injuries SOP
Fear Free Cat Intake SOP
Word Doc: Fear Free Cat Intake SOP
Fear Free Dog Intake SOP
Word Doc: Fear Free Dog Intake SOP
Incoming Felines SOP
Word Doc: Incoming Felines SOP
Medical Protocols
Shelter Pre-Op Care SOP
Word Doc: Shelter Pre-Op Care SOP
Physical Exam
Word Doc: Physical Exam
Parvo Virus SOP
Word Doc: Parvo Virus SOP
Pain Management SOP
Word Doc: Pain Management SOP
Incoming Canine Preventive Care SOP
Word Doc: Incoming Canine Preventive Care SOP
Canine Isolation Protocol and Set Up SOP
Word Doc: Canine Isolation Protocol and Set Up SOP
Euthanasia SOP
Word Doc: Euthanasia SOP
Infectious Disease Protocols for Fosters
Work Doc: Infesctious Disease Protocols for Fosters
Cleaning Protocols
Dog Enclosure Cleaning and Set Up SOP
Word Doc: Dog Enclosure Cleaning and Set Up SOP
Deep Cleaning Cats Area Checklist
Word Doc: Deep Cleaning Cats Area Checklist
Daily Cat Care and Cleaning SOP
Word Doc: Daily Cat Care and Cleaning SOP
Feline Isolation Daily Spot Cleaning SOP
Word Doc: Feline Isolation Daily Spot Cleaning SOP
Canine Daily Feeding Chart
Word Doc: Canine Daily Feeding Chart
SPCA Serving Erie County SOPs and Policies
Policy & Position Statement Manual
Word Doc: Policy & Position Statement Manual
SOP–Dog Kennel Cleaning
Word Doc: SOP–Dog Kennel Cleaning
SOP–Dog Diets/Feeding
Word Doc: SOP–Dog Diets/Feeding
SOP–Cat Condo Cleaning
Word Doc: Cat Condo Cleaning
SOP–Cat Diets/Feeding
Word Doc: Cat Diets/Feeding
SOP–Care of Small Animals and Exotics
Word Doc–Care of Small Animals and Exotics
SOP–Training of New Hires
Word Doc: SOP–Training of New Hires
Susquehanna SPCA
Behavior and Enrichment
Adoption Plan SOP
Word Doc: Adoption Plan SOP
Adoption Plan Template
Word Doc: Adoption Plan Template
Behavior Medication Requests SOP
Word Doc: Behavior Medication Requests SOP
Canine and Feline Behavior Medication Dispensing SOP
Word Doc: Canine and Feline Behavior Medication Dispensing SOP
Canine and Feline Behavior Medication Indications and Doses
Word Doc: Canine and Feline Behavior Medication Indications and Doses
Cat Behavior Progress Report
Word Doc: Cat Behavior Progress Report
Pre-Euthanasia Behavioral Checklist
Word Doc: Pre-Euthanasia Behavioral Checklist
Daily Animal Interaction Log SOP
Word Doc: Daily Animal Interaction Log SOP
Daily Animal Interaction Log
Word Doc: Daily Animal Interaction Log
Dog Behavior Progress Report
Word Doc: Dog Behavior Progress Report
Dog Foster Field Trip Report Card
Word Doc: Dog Foster Field Trip Report Card
Pathway Planning Guide
Word Doc: Pathway Planning Guide
Cleaning Protocols
Cat Care Protocol
Word Doc: Cat Care Protocol
Dog Care Protocol
Word Doc: Dog Care Protocol
Small Animal Care Protocol
Word Doc: Small Animal Care Protocol
Medical Protocols
Disease Management
Canine Diarrhea Treatment Protocol
Word Doc: Canine Diarrhea Treatment Protocol
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex Plan
Word Doc: Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex Plan
Common Neonatal Feline Meds for Diseases Protocol
Word Doc: Common Neonatal Feline Meds for Diseases Protocol
Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) Protocol
Word Doc: Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) Protocol
Feline Diarrhea Treatment Protocol
Word Doc: Feline Diarrhea Treatment Protocol
Feline Panleukopenia Protocol
Word Doc: Feline Panleukopenia Protocol
Feline URI Protocol
Word Doc: Feline URI Protocol
Exam Protocols
Cat Surrender and Temporary Boarding Intake Exam Protocol
Word Doc: Cat Surrender and Temporary Boarding Intake Exam Protocol
Dog Surrender and Temporary Boarding Intake Exam Protocol
Word Doc: Dog Surrender and Temporary Boarding Intake Exam Protocol
Seized Cat Intake Exam Protocol
Word Doc: Seized Cat Intake Exam Protocol
Stray Cat Intake Exam Protocol
Word Doc: Stray Cat Intake Exam Protocol
Stray Dog Intake Exam Protocol
Word Doc: Stray Dog Intake Exam Protocol
Parasite Protocols
Canine Intestinal Parasite Protocol
Word Doc: Canine Intestinal Parasite Protocol
Heartworm Treatment Protocol
Word Doc: Heartworm Treatment Protocol
Surgery Protocols
Feline Surgical Protocol
Word Doc: Feline Surgical Protocol
Rabbit Surgical Protocol
Word Doc: Rabbit Surgical Protocol
Rimadyl Dosing Chart
TTDex Dosing Chart
Warming Sock Instructions
Word Doc: Warming Sock Instructions
Town of Greece Animal Shelter
Behavior
Behavior Assesment
Word Doc: Behavior Assessment
Animal Enrichment Spreadsheets
Cayuga County SPCA Sample Dog Enrichment spreadsheet
Cayuga County SPCA Sample Cat Enrichment spreadsheet
Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Enrichment spreadsheet