The Code of Practice booklet was promoted and compiled by
the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes. It aims to raise standards
of care amongst animal rescue organisations that care for
dogs and cats and thereby enhance their public respect.
The Code sets an agreed minimum level of care afforded to
dogs and cats kept by rescue organisations and is made up
of the following chapters:
1. Animal Welfare-Good Practice, Animal
Housing, Bedding, Temperature, Lighting, Ventilation, Cleanliness,
Litter Trays, Routines, Exercise, Grooming, Supervision,
Disease Control, Feeding Equipment & Storage, Emergency
Action, Veterinary Care, Transport of Animals, Behaviour
Modification, Training of Animals, Euthanasia & Welfare
Legislation
2. Rehoming Practices-Animal Assessment, Owners Assessment,
Permanent Identification, Neutering & Owner Support
3. Legal Requirements-Proper Legal Structure, Bank
Accounts, Animal Welfare Legislation, Health & Safety,
Staff Care/Equal Opportunities Statement & Insurance
4. Starting a new Charity-Questions to ask before
setting up a charity
5. Administration-Records & Staff Training
6. General Animal Acts
7. Useful Contacts
