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Dogs at Work: A Practical Guide to Creating Dog-Friendly Workplaces

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:34:00 GMT

Dogs at Work: A Practical Guide to Creating Dog-Friendly Workplaces
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In the forefront of a growing trend in American workplaces, LizPalika and Jennifer Fearing have written the definitive guide tocreating a business environment where employees' dogs are welcome.DOGS AT WORK presents the tangible benefits of dog-friendlypolicies in employee morale, staff retention, and increasedhuman-animal bonding and provides step-by-step advice on obtainingmanagement buy-in, setting fair procedures and protocols, anddealing with any concerns once dog-friendly policies are in place.DOGS AT WORK also includes detailed advice on how to prepare yourdog for the office environment and case studies on how dog-friendlypolicies have succeeded at two nationally known organizations. LizPalika is an award-winning writer who specializes in the topics ofdogs, cats, and other pets. She is a Certified Dog Trainer and aCertified Behavioral Consultant living in California. JenniferFearing is chief economist for The Humane Society of the UnitedStates, in Washington, D.C. In 2003 she left a consulting career todevote herself full-time to celebrating animals and confrontingcruelty. She has been cited as an expert on dog-friendly workplacesin the Christian Science Monitor, the Colorado Springs Gazette, andthe Washington Post. February 2009 Update: Dogs at Work was namedone of wowowow.com's "Westminster-Quality Dog Books" of 2008 byBARK Editor in Chief C. Kawczynska, and Dogs at Work coauthorJennifer Fearing appeared on Sacramento's KXTV Ch. 10 on January30! Then Jennifer and Liz Palika were quoted extensively in a USAToday article (Feb. 25), "Dogs Allowed: Creature Comforts at theWorkplace," by Sharon Peters. "A can't-miss guide to creating apet-friendly workplace."---Gina Spadafori, Pet Connection.com ISBN978-1-934785-01-0 212 pages 41 black and white photos 7 1/2" x 91/4" - softcover Publication date: November 2008

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Forensic Investigation of Animal Cruelty

Fri, 1 Sep 2006 11:30:00 GMT

Forensic Investigation of Animal Cruelty
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Coauthors Melinda Merck, D.V.M., and Randall Lockwood, Ph.D., willpresent a day-long certificate course, "Animal CSI: UsingVeterinary Forensics to Make an Animal Cruelty Case," at AnimalCare Expo, May 14-17, 2008, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, WaltDisney World® Resort, Florida. FORENSIC INVESTIGATION OF ANIMALCRUELTY won the Dog Writers Association of America's “Best GeneralReference Book: 2006" category and was named “Dogwise Best Book of2006." ISBN 0-9748400-6-8 268 pages 22 color plates 7” x 10”,softcover Publication date: August 31, 2006 This authorative bookprovides essential information and techniques that will helpveterinarians to navigate the unfamiliar territory of forensicinvestigation...a major advance in the veterinary literature inthis area. —Alice Crook, BSc, DVM The Canadian Veterinary JournalThis "how to do it bible"—a first of its kind reference—is one ofthe most useful weapons and tools that those who care for animalscan own. —Sherry Carpenter The Daily Item This book should helpbreak down some of the training, practice management, and liabilitybarriers that have precluded many veterinarians from being moreproactive in the fight against animal abuse and neglect....Theauthors have made a major contribution to humane work and theprevention of all forms of family violence. —Phil Arkow The LathamLetter Cruelty investigators and shelter veterinarians who taketheir jobs seriously will read Forensic Investigation of AnimalCruelty cover to cover, then wear it to tatters re-reading andreferencing it....the information within it can save the cover costmany times over.... -Merritt Clifton Animal People A comprehensiveintroduction to the emerging field of veterinary forensicinvestigation...an invaluable resource for animal shelters andinvestigative and law enforcement professionals. —The ForensicExaminer Leslie Sinclair, D.V.M., is a principle with ShelterVeterinary Services in Columbia, Maryland. She is the formerdirector, Companion Animal Veterinary Issues, for The HumaneSociety of the United States and previously served as chiefveterinarian for the Houston (Texas) SPCA. She is a graduate of theTexas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. MelindaMerck, D.V.M., is forensic veterinarian for the American Societyfor the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New York City and theveterinary forensic consultant for the Fulton County DistrictAttorney’s Office in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the author ofVeterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigations (BlackwellPublishing). Randall Lockwood, Ph.D., is senior vice president foranti-cruelty initiatives and training for the American Society forthe Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New York City. He is theformer vice president, Research and Educational Outreach, for TheHumane Society of the United States. He moderated a track onveterinary forensics at the 2005 Western Veterinary Conference. Heis the co-editor (with Frank Ascione) of Cruelty to Animals andInterpersonal Violence (Purdue University Press). He lives insuburban Virginia.

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The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Cat Care

Mon, 8 May 2006 09:40:00 GMT

The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Cat Care
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Award-winning author and illustrator Wendy Christensen and thestaff of The Humane Society of the United States have distilledtheir decades of experience in promoting cat welfare into acomprehensive, easy-to-read reference book every catcaregiver---and potential caregiver---should have. ISBN:0-312-26929-3 320 pages 7 1/2" x 9 1/8" hardcover 52black-and-white photographs Publication date: 2002

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Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-Care Community

Mon, 8 May 2006 09:30:00 GMT

Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-Care Community
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Compassion fatigue---the exhaustion caused by the demands of beingempathic and helpful to those who are suffering---is found at everylevel among the underserved, underappreciated, and uncomplainingcaregivers in animal-related fields. In this ground-breaking book,two prominent leaders in the field examination the causes ofcompassion fatigue and offer help to those who suffer from it.Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-Care Community is a must-read for• animal shelter employees, volunteers, and board members •veterinarians, and veterinary practice and veterinary hospitalstaffs • wildlife rehabilitators • breed-rescue or equine-rescuevolunteers ISBN:0-9748400-7-6 134 pages 6” x 9” softcoverPublication date: March 2006 Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-CareCommunity is a "must read and study" for the animal-care and-control worker. —James Bias President SPCA of Texas

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Animal Control Management: A Guide to Local Governments

Mon, 8 May 2006 09:17:00 GMT

Animal Control Management: A Guide to Local Governments
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Written by the former director of communications and campaigns forthe Companion Animals section of The Humane Society of the UnitedStates, this book provides a wealth of practical information aboutfunding, structuring, and running an effective animal care andcontrol program that protects both citizens and animals. PublicPolicy Series ISBN: 0-87326-126-7 108 pages 7 1/2" x 10 1/2",softcover 27 photographs Publication date: 2002

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Community Approaches to Feral Cats: Problems, Alternatives, and Recommendations

Mon, 8 May 2006 09:11:00 GMT

Community Approaches to Feral Cats: Problems, Alternatives, and Recommendations
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Almost every community has feral cats, animals too poorlysocialized to be handled and who cannot be placed into typical pethomes. Veterinarian and professor Margaret R. Slater offers acomprehensive, compassionate review of the issues surrounding feralcats and a variety of solutions to feral cat problems incommunities, large and small. She provides to veterinarians, feralcat caretakers, animal shelters, and public agencies a blueprintfor consensus in their treatment of feral cats. Public PolicySeries ISBN: 0-9658942-5-8 140 pages 6" x 9", softcover Publicationdate: July 2002 This is a handbook for action! Dr. Slater definesthe problems associated with free-roaming/feral cats—then gives usclear options, examples of successes, and hope for finding commonground. —Joan Miller, member, Board of Directors, The Cat Fanciers’Association This book is a “must have” for anyone interested instray, feral, and unowned cats—veterinarians, shelter workers, andcat advocates in general. —Katherine Albro Houpt, V.M.D., Ph.D.,Dipl. ACVB, Animal Behavior Clinic, College of Veterinary Medicine,Cornell University

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Section Two

Section Three

Section Four

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The Humane Society of the United States Euthanasia Training Manual

Mon, 8 May 2006 09:05:00 GMT

The Humane Society of the United States Euthanasia Training Manual
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What is the most humane method of euthanasia? How should a wild orferal animal be euthanized? How should a pre-euthanasia anestheticbe used to facilitate euthanasia? How do animal shelter personneldeal with euthanasia-related stress? This step-by-step guidedescribes to all of those responsible for euthanasia theprocedures, policies, and techniques necessary to perform thisimportant task. ISBN 0-9658942-6-6 192 pages 9" x 6" Wire spiralbinding, translucent plastic covers 53 black and white photographsPublication date: October 2002 Well-written and comprehensive...awelcome addition to any animal control/care library. —NationalAnimal Control Association Its step-by-step procedural guidelines,pictures, and references provide practical and detailed coverage ofalmost every situation that a shelter could face regardingeuthanasia. —Lila Miller, D.V.M., ASPCA senior director, AnimalSciences, and veterinary advisor

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Fund-Raising for Animal Care Organizations

Fri, 5 May 2006 13:42:00 GMT

Fund-Raising for Animal Care Organizations
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Fund-raising for Animal Care Organizations offers detailed,real-world advice for nonprofit humane societies, animal shelters,wildlife rehabilitation centers, and other animal-careorganizations seeking to expand their universe of supporters. It isa step-by-step guide to success in planned giving, direct mail,capital campaigns, special events, major gifts, and grants HSPShelter Management Series ISBN 0-9748400-2-5 190 pages 8 1/2" x ll"Publication Date: April 2005

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Volunteer Management for Animal Care Organizations

Fri, 5 May 2006 13:27:00 GMT

Volunteer Management for Animal Care Organizations
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Volunteer Management for Animal Care Organizations is the firstmanual to address how to recruit, manage, and reward volunteers inthe animal-care field. It will inspire managers of shelters oranimal-control agencies to explore the potential benefits ofvolunteer programs for their organizations. Betsy McFarland hassuperbly articulated a step-by-step process of establishing a vitalvolunteer program and has shared practical solutions to handleobstacles and challenges inherent in the work. I can't wait to givethis book to my local humane society. —Betty B. Stallings, authorand trainer specializing in volunteer management and funddevelopment

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