Table 1.

Definitions utilized to identify and categorize disease identified in relocated dogs.

Disease Category	Sub-Category	Definition
Spay-neuter complications	mild	Redness, itching, licking, or mild seroma present but no medication was required
	moderate	Surgical complications requiring pain medication and/or antibiotics
	severe	Anesthesia required to repair surgical complications such as a dehiscence or hematoma
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD)	uncomplicated	Respiratory signs such as nasal discharge, coughing, and/or sneezing that warranted a veterinary examination but where only seven days of medication or less was required
	complicated	Clinical signs as described above that warranted a veterinary examination and treatment beyond seven days of medication
	Canine Distemper Virus	As diagnosed by the shelter veterinarian
Gastrointestinal disease	Canine Parvovirus	As diagnosed by the shelter veterinarian
	other	Clinical signs such as vomiting and diarrhea that warranted a veterinary examination but were not diagnosed as caused by Canine Parvovirus
Dermatologic disease	Sarcoptic mange (canine scabies)	As diagnosed by the shelter veterinarian
	Dermatophytosis	As diagnosed by the shelter veterinarian
	other	fur loss or other dermatologic signs that warranted a veterinary examination but were not diagnosed as caused by sarcoptic mange or dermatophytosis

Other information gathered about each study animal included age, gender, intake date to the source shelter, intake date to the study shelter, location (source or study shelter) and date of spay-neuter surgery if known, and the name and location of the source agency. Information collected about the relocation process included the agency responsible for relocation if applicable, transport type (>50% flight and >50% ground/driven), total time transported if known, and distance transported if known.