In this section you will find a range of guidance documents and information papers for individuals or organisations working in animal welfare around the world.

These particular documents have been designed specifically for an international audience but please note that further guidance on this subject is also available in the companion animals section of the RSPCA web site.
 

 
Identification methods for cats and dogs (WSPA)(PDF 1019KB)

Methods of euthanasia for cats and dogs (WSPA)(PDF 349KB)

Shelter design and management guidelines (RSPCA 2006)(PDF 1446KB)

Shelter design and management guidelines Spanish (RSPCA 2006)(PDF 598KB)

Operational guidance for dog control staff (RSPCA 2009)(PDF 4717KB)

Operational guidance for dog control staff (Thai) (RSPCA 2009) (PDF 8.92 MB)

The Welfare Basis for Euthanasia of Dogs and Cats and Policy Development (ICAM 2011) (PDF 1.57 MB)

Population control

Humane dog population management (ICAM 2007)

Humane dog population management - Chinese (ICAM 2007) (1.12 MB)

Humane dog population management - Spanish (ICAM 2007)(PDF 787KB)

Humane dog population management - Thai (ICAM 2007)(PDF 709KB)

Humane dog population management - Turkish (ICAM 2007)(PDF 2005KB)

Stray dog and cat control practices in Europe (WSPA-RSPCA2007)