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Rescue Village has a complete medical team onsite to meet the needs of all the shelter animals. The state-of-the-art veterinary clinic provides spay and neuter services, behavioral enrichment, and medical care to every shelter animal.

“CAPACITY FOR CARE” DECISION-MAKING

Decision-making is multifaceted and very complex in the shelter environment. In order to determine capacity for care, the following factors are assessed by the medical team for each animal:

  • Individual prognosis
  • Available resources (i.e. staff, fosters, physical space, financial, time)
  • Diagnostic/Treatment requirements
  • Risk to other animals/people
  • Behavioral health

PARTICIPATION WITH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL RESOURCES

  • Association of Shelter Veterinarians-Guidelines for Standards of Care 2022
  • Association of Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA)
  • American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
  • Maddie’s Fund
  • Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA)
  • Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA)
  • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
  • Ohio Animal Welfare Federation (Ohio Fed)
  • Leading University Shelter Medicine Programs (i.e. UC Davis, U of Florida, U of Wisconsin, Cornell)
  • Shelter Animals Count
  • Continuing education resources

PARTICIPATION WITH REGULATORY AND LICENSING BOARDS

  • Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board
  • Ohio Pharmacy Board
  • Ohio Department of Health (Radiation Safety Board)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Drug Enforcement Administration
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Veterinary Accredited Program)
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) (hazardous materials handling and disposal guidelines)

SHELTER SPAY-NEUTER

For over 40 years Rescue Village has been dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation through spay and neuter and is the longest collaboration for cats and dogs.

Prior to being put for adoption, each shelter animal is spayed or neutered. This is part of Rescue Village’s dedication to promote responsible pet ownership, reduce pet overpopulation, and decrease barriers to pet ownership.

Rescue Village is honored to have a team of dedicated veterinary staff at the shelter to care for all the animals, including those in foster. On average, the veterinary staff completes over 1,000 spay-neuter surgeries a year for Rescue Village’s shelter animals. Across all spay-neuter programs, the veterinary staff serves upwards of 2,000 animals each year.

ANIMAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Rescue Village implemented its behavioral health program as part of its clinical department in 2022.

Rescue Village strongly believes that improved behavioral health has the potential to advance the quality of life for animals and prevent future instances of animal cruelty and neglect in shelter animals’ lives. Behavioral health is a critical factor in helping rescued animals succeed in their future homes, and Rescue Village is committed to making a difference for its animals in this area.

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Rescue Village relies on the community and donors to support its life-saving work. Consider making a donation to help the animals today.

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MAKE A DONATION PLANNED GIVING EVENT SPONSORSHIP RESCUE PAWTIO GIFTS OF FOOD, TOYS, BEDDING HOST A COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSOR AN ADOPTABLE ANIMAL SPONSOR AN ANIMAL'S HABITAT MORE WAYS TO GIVE THANK YOU GALLERY HONORS & MEMORIALS

Foster families are always in need at Rescue Village. Learn how you can get involved to support the staff and animals.

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Rescue Village provides humane solutions for animals and their people.

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SHELTER SHELTER VETERINARY CLINIC SPAY AND NEUTER HUMANE INVESTIGATIONS HUMANE EDUCATION LOST PETS STAFF & BOARD
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