Maintenance should include techniques for accurate and organized identification of animals while they are housed in the facility, such as use of
- cage cards
- temporary collars
- a service board
- microchips
- pet records.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to remove an animal's collar before putting it in a kennel?
- What type of information should be placed on the service board?
- What type of information should be written on a cage card?
- What are some possible consequences of not ensuring proper animal-owner identification?