We all want to help as many animals as possible, but sometimes the need can feel overwhelming – and far greater than our often limited resources. Understanding and operating within our capacity for care is a key foundational step in starting a positive cycle where we can provide a greater level of care for a greater number of animals using the resources we already have. This workshop will provide a basic overview of capacity for care – what it is, why it matters, and how to determine it for your facility – as well as practical strategies that can be implemented in your shelter to improve animal health and welfare and save more lives. This presentation was recorded at the 2017 ASPCA-Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference.
Presenter: Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS, DABVP, (Shelter Medicine and Canine/Feline Practice), CAWA, Senior Director, Shelter Medical Programs, Shelter Outreach, ASPCA
