Animals that arrive at shelters have often been abandoned and abused. Miller and Hurley, both veterinarians and long time advocates of shelter medicine, present a guide for workers in shelters to prevent and treat illnesses. The articles, all by experts in animal care, provide practical information for setting up a safe and healthful shelter environment. Acknowledging the wide spectrum of facilities, from private staffed by volunteers, to well-funded civic shelters, the authors give standards for maintenance of the shelters and tips for daily animal care. They also detail immunization schedules. The major part of the book is on identifying and treating diseases as well as preventing them from spreading. Every shelter needs a copy of this information on hand for reference. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)