Shelter Behavior and Medical Teams Find Success Through Synergy

Abstract

Shelters, especially larger ones, are made up of different departments that seldom interact with each other. Shelter behavior and veterinary medical teams may have competing priorities due to limitations on their time and resources. However, if shelter behavior and medical teams collaborate, the resulting cooperative care program can be a huge benefit to everyone involved. Working together, behavior and medical teams can create opportunities for more positive experiences for the animals in their care.