Health benefits of preventive health care and other primary veterinary care
Enhances the human‐animal bond by preventing unmanaged medical concerns
Can be partnered with human health initiatives for a One Health community approach
Potential for strategic partnerships with human health agencies and/or private practitioners
Varies based on model but typically requires a moderate to significant resource investment as for spay‐neuter services
Return‐to‐field programs
Health benefits of sterilization and vaccination
If a caretaker is present, help to reduce colony size and improve colony health
Reduce the free‐roaming cat population
Reduce euthanasia of healthy cats and foster collaboration with the community in trapping and caring for these cats
Require the resources to manage the program and provide sterilization services (but may be outweighed by reduced resources for sheltering and euthanasia)
Behavioral care
Behavior resources
Improved behavioral health
Increased knowledge regarding pet care
May reduce nuisance or dangerous pet behaviors
Enhance the knowledge base of clientele
Minimal resources to collate information and review the information with clients
Training classes
Improved behavioral health
Increased training knowledge, an opportunity for socialization of the pet, and an opportunity for a relationship with a trainer and other pet owners
May reduce nuisance or dangerous pet behaviors
Strengthen organizational ties with adopters and potential for collaboration with local training services
Moderate to significant resource investment, particularly if combined with outreach
Behavior hotlines
Improved behavioral health
Increased individualized knowledge regarding pet care
May reduce nuisance or dangerous pet behaviors
Strengthen organizational ties with adopters and the community
Minimal to modest resource investment dependent on program structure and expert support
Behavior consultations
Improved behavioral health
Increased individualized knowledge and support in addressing pet behavior concerns
May reduce nuisance or dangerous pet behaviors
Strengthen organizational ties with adopters and potential for collaboration with local trainers
Significant resource investment dependent on program structure and scope
* The desired impact of all safety net programs is to prevent unnecessary companion animal relinquishment. Only benefits more specific to the individual programs are described.
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