Site Evaluation
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Staff,
Volunteers
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Does the director and staff have training and/or experience
necessary for the proper care of animals?
2. Does the director and staff have access and knowledge of
literature in their field of animal care?
3. Do staff members have a clear understanding of their job?
4. Is the training provided for staff and volunteers adequate?
5. Does the staff use training and discipline tools and equipment?
If so, please describe.
6. Describe the staff’s relationship with the animals.
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Financial
7.
Does the sanctuary have continuing financial support?
8. Does the director participate in fund-raising activities?
9. Is the total support adequate to meet the needs of the institution?
10. Is there an adequate financial reporting system?
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General
Facilities
11.
Does the location of the sanctuary pose any undue hazards?
12. Is the sanctuary accessible to visitors?
13. Is there a regular program of facility maintenance?
14. Is heating and air conditioning adequate?
15. Is lighting adequate?
16. Is plumbing adequate?
17. Are water supplies adequate, and is potable water available?
18. Are the grounds clean and neat?
19. Are buildings in good repair?
20. Does the pest control program appear adequate, environmentally
friendly, and humane?
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Wastes
21.
Is the method for disposal of sewage and toxic/hazardous materials
adequate?
22. Are there adequate provisions for the proper storage and
disposal of garbage and animal wastes?
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Animal
Use Policies
 23.
Does the sanctuary use animals for any commercial purpose?
24. Does the sanctuary allow public contact with the animals?
25. Does the sanctuary use animals in off-site education programs
(shopping malls, sporting events,
schools, parades, theatrical productions, etc.)?
26. Does the sanctuary use animals to perform tricks?
27. Does the sanctuary allow the public to feed the animals?
28. Is the sanctuary open to the public? If so, is admission
charged, what hours are they open, and are the
animals afforded privacy? Are animals and visitors adequately
separated by a protective fence?
29. Does the sanctuary allow the adoption of animals? If so,
what are their adoption policies and is a
contract required?
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Veterinary
Medical and First Aid
30.
Are first-aid supplies available to the staff and the public,
and is staff trained in first-aid?
31.
Is a qualified veterinarian available? Indicate the frequency
of veterinary visits and the distance the
veterinarian is located from the sanctuary.
32. Does veterinary care appear adequate?
33. Does the sanctuary have appropriate quarantine facilities
for newly arrived or sick/injured animals?
34. Does the sanctuary utilize M99, M50-50, or other controlled
drugs? If yes, are appropriate protocols
established for the use of such drugs if a veterinarian is not
present, and are the drugs stored in a safe?
35. Does the sanctuary normally perform necropsies and maintain
appropriate records on the health of the
animals?
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Emergency
Systems and Security
36.
Is the sanctuary’s emergency system adequate in the event
an animal or human is injured?
37. Are written procedures adequate in the event of an animal
escape or other emergency?
38. Is fire department emergency service readily available?
39. Are fire extinguishers and alarms available and maintained
in good working order, and is the staff
trained in their use?
40. Are animal records protected from fire, flood, and other
natural hazards?
41. Does the security program provide adequate protection, and
is protection provided 24 hours each day?
42. Is the staff adequately trained in the use of capture equipment
and is it readily available to the staff?
43. Describe the type of capture equipment available.
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Enclosures
and Animal Care
 44.
Are there adequate procedures for servicing enclosures without
causing danger to the staff?
45. Are enclosures of sufficient size and strength to prevent
escapes?
46. Are enclosures spacious enough to provide a high quality
life for the animals?
47. Do the enclosures provide for the well-being of the animals throughout
the year? For example, proper shelter from inclement weather, heat, sun
exposure, etc.
48. Do the animals appear to be in good health? For example,
are they active, alert, appear to be well fed,
have a shiny coat, an absence of injuries or bite wounds, and
are their eyes bright and clear?
49. Are the animals socio-biological needs being met? Is there
an enrichment protocol that is in writing
and posted for all staff, and is it implemented on a weekly
basis?
50. Are enclosures clean, well maintained, and in good repair?
51. Are enclosure substrates and “furniture” appropriate
for the behavior needs of the animals?
52. Do the animals have plenty of stimulus and activity to fill their
waking hours?
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Animal
Acquisition and Disposition
53.
Is there a responsible attitude and policy in the acquisition
and disposition of domestic animals only to
qualified homes? If wild and exotic animals are kept, are non-releasable
animals ever sent to facilities
which are not approved sanctuaries or accredited zoos?
54. Is the sanctuary’s animal acquisition/disposition
policy in accordance with relevant legislation?
55. Does the management of the animals appear to conform with
the stated acquisition/disposition policy?
56. Describe the sanctuary’s breeding program, if any.
Did you observe infant or young animals, and was
there an explanation given?
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Rehabilitation
57.
Does the sanctuary provide interim care for rescued animals?
58. If the sanctuary is involved in rehabilitation, do they
have all required licenses and permits?
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Miscellaneous
59.
Does the sanctuary collaborate with other organizations?
60. Is there an adequate system for gathering and preservation
of appropriate data on sanctuary animals?
61. Are animal diets prepared and stored hygienically, and of
adequate quantity and quality, and suitable
for the species?
62. Please review the last two USDA inspection reports.
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American
Sanctuary Association • 2308 Chatfield • Las Vegas,
Nevada 89128
Phone: (702) 804-8562 • Fax: (702) 804-8561 • ASARescue@aol.com
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