Haven Veterinary Services
@havenvet.bsky.social
Haven Veterinary Services exists to support safe community spaces where people and animals thrive together. We provide mobile and virtual veterinary care and consulting services to organizations engaged in animal welfare work.
https://www.havenvetservices
https://www.havenvetservices
The authors suggested that starting behaviour modification programs as soon as possible may be the best option to improve the quality of life for newly admitted undersocialised dogs.
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The authors suggested that starting behaviour modification programs as soon as possible may be the best option to improve the quality of life for newly admitted undersocialised dogs.
- Behaviour modification programs significantly reduced fear in dogs over time.
- Those that began rehabilitation earlier recovered from stress and fear more quickly.
- Delaying these behaviour programs led to slower progress and persistent fear responses.
- Those that began rehabilitation earlier recovered from stress and fear more quickly.
- Delaying these behaviour programs led to slower progress and persistent fear responses.
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
- Behaviour modification programs significantly reduced fear in dogs over time.
- Those that began rehabilitation earlier recovered from stress and fear more quickly.
- Delaying these behaviour programs led to slower progress and persistent fear responses.
- Those that began rehabilitation earlier recovered from stress and fear more quickly.
- Delaying these behaviour programs led to slower progress and persistent fear responses.
Shelter policies and design also have social and environmental impacts in our communities and shared world. Today is a great day to think about how we can make the best decisions possible to support human and nonhuman animals and healthy lands!
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Shelter policies and design also have social and environmental impacts in our communities and shared world. Today is a great day to think about how we can make the best decisions possible to support human and nonhuman animals and healthy lands!
Hosted by the always-amazing Dr. Azalia Boyd, who also shares her personal experiences and expert input and advice on this topic, this episode is a must-see!
October 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Hosted by the always-amazing Dr. Azalia Boyd, who also shares her personal experiences and expert input and advice on this topic, this episode is a must-see!
In this episode, he blends his own story and those of colleagues with insights from published studies on accent discrimination to help us learn what we can do to reduce bias and improve communication and access to care.
October 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
In this episode, he blends his own story and those of colleagues with insights from published studies on accent discrimination to help us learn what we can do to reduce bias and improve communication and access to care.
Part 2: Tips from the new Association for Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Humane Rabbit Housing in Animal Shelters!
What do you think of these new Guidelines? Tell us in comments!
What do you think of these new Guidelines? Tell us in comments!
October 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Part 2: Tips from the new Association for Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Humane Rabbit Housing in Animal Shelters!
What do you think of these new Guidelines? Tell us in comments!
What do you think of these new Guidelines? Tell us in comments!
And if you look very closely, you might notice that one of our veterinarians co-authored this document... and catch a glimpse of one of another of our team members along with photo examples of good housing from some incredible facilities in BC!
October 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
And if you look very closely, you might notice that one of our veterinarians co-authored this document... and catch a glimpse of one of another of our team members along with photo examples of good housing from some incredible facilities in BC!
Rabbits have complex and unique needs, and often stay longer than any other companion animal in shelter systems in North America. This resource outlines how shelters can provide housing that lets rabbits do rabbit things!
October 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Rabbits have complex and unique needs, and often stay longer than any other companion animal in shelter systems in North America. This resource outlines how shelters can provide housing that lets rabbits do rabbit things!
We commit to continued learning and action, including to combat growing denialism in our own communities.
We will spend this day in reflection, listening to and supporting Survivors. All of our socials will be muted, and the only content we will share will be reposts to amplify Indigenous voices.
We will spend this day in reflection, listening to and supporting Survivors. All of our socials will be muted, and the only content we will share will be reposts to amplify Indigenous voices.
September 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
We commit to continued learning and action, including to combat growing denialism in our own communities.
We will spend this day in reflection, listening to and supporting Survivors. All of our socials will be muted, and the only content we will share will be reposts to amplify Indigenous voices.
We will spend this day in reflection, listening to and supporting Survivors. All of our socials will be muted, and the only content we will share will be reposts to amplify Indigenous voices.
Part 2: There is no one-size-fits-all way to manage outbreaks. The approach varies depending on so many factors, and so a collaborative method is often recommended! We can help figure out what is necessary vs "nice to have" for a particular situation.
July 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Part 2: There is no one-size-fits-all way to manage outbreaks. The approach varies depending on so many factors, and so a collaborative method is often recommended! We can help figure out what is necessary vs "nice to have" for a particular situation.