14.7 Conclusions
References
15 Feline Behavioral Assessment
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Frameworks for Assessing Behavior
15.3 Goals of Behavior Assessments
15.4 How to Structure A Behavior Assessment Program in Your Shelter
15.5 Conclusions
References
Appendix 15.A Stray Cat Intake Profile
16 Feline Housing for Behavioral Well‐Being
16.1 Introduction: Challenges of Feline Housing in Animal Shelters
16.2 The Connection between Feline Housing and Well‐Being
16.3 Macro‐ and Microenvironmental Considerations for Feline Housing
16.4 Group‐Housing
16.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
17 Feline Enrichment
17.1 Introduction
17.2 The Value of EnvironmentalEnrichment
17.3 Categories of Enrichment
17.4 Prioritizing Enrichment among Different Types of Cats
17.5 Removing Obstacles to Enrichment
17.6 Assessing Efficacy of Enrichment
17.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
18 Training and Behavior Modification for Shelter Cats
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Training Shelter Cats
18.3 Generic Behavior Modification Protocol for Shelter Cats
18.4 Behavior Modification Protocols for Common Conditions
18.5 Conclusions
References
Appendix 18.A Clicker Training Protocols for Shelter Cats
Appendix 18.B Crate Training Protocols for Shelter Cats
Appendix 18.C Sample Behavior Log
12 Part V: Special Topics 19 Welfare and Ethical Decision‐Making 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Animal Welfare Assessment 19.3 Monitoring Welfare in the Shelter 19.4 Preventing and Responding to Welfare Threats 19.5 Ethical Decision‐Making 19.6 Conclusions References Appendix 19.A Sample Decision Table for Animal Care (Adapted from International Companion Animal Management Coalition n.d.) 20 Behavioral Care during Transportation and Relocation 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Moving Animals 20.3 The Impact of Transportation on Physiology and Behavior 20.4 Animal Selection and Population Considerations 20.5 Outcomes 20.6 Conclusions References 21 Behavioral Care of Animals in Disasters, Cruelty Cases, and Long‐Term Holds 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Disasters 21.3 Cruelty Cases 21.4 Long‐Term Holds 21.5 Conclusions References 22 Behavioral Pharmacology 22.1 Appropriate Use of Behavioral Pharmacology in the Shelter Setting 22.2 Developing a Medication Protocol 22.3 Neurotransmitters 22.4 Impact of Psychopharmaceuticals on Behavior 22.5 Non‐Pharmaceutical Interventions 22.6 Conclusions References Appendix 22.A Behavioral Medicine Formulary Appendix 22.B Shelter Behavior Medication Information Sheet Appendix 22.C Fearful/Phobic Behavior Protocol Appendix
