CASF™ Certified Animal Safety Facility Program

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CASF™ (Certified Animal Safety Facility™) is the certification program built on the Tyler Animal Interaction Safety Standard™ (TAISS™) and the Tyler Animal Interaction Risk Framework™.

CASF™ verifies that a facility has implemented structured safety protocols and completed a TAIRS™ risk evaluation to reduce animal interaction incidents and liability exposure. 

  Whether you operate a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, dog daycare, boarding facility, shelter, pet-friendly hotel, resort, extended-stay property, or HOA community, CASF™ delivers a structured system to help your team operate safer, consistently, and defensibly when incidents occur. 

CASF™ assessments evaluate key operational safety areas, including:

            • Animal handling practices

           • Containment systems and equipment

           • Staff awareness and interaction protocols

           • Environmental interaction points

           • Incident prevention procedures

           • Documentation and safety policies

Each facility receives a structured evaluation designed to identify risk factors before incidents occur.

 CASF™ is designed for facilities and environments where animals are regularly handled, housed, or interact with the public. 

            • Veterinarian Offices

          • Animal Hospitals (including emergency clinics)

          • Dog Daycare Facilities

          • Boarding & Kennel Facilities

          • Animal Shelters & Animal Control

          • Grooming Facilities (upon request)

          • HOAs / Residential Communities (modified program)

          • Pet-Friendly Hotels, Resorts, and Extended-Stay Properties 

  CASF™ may also be adapted for additional environments where animal containment, handling practices, and human interaction create potential safety risks.
 

We evaluate key operational risk areas such as:

• Intake & traffic flow
   
• Handling & restraint processes
   
• Kennel and containment safety
   
• Staff workflow and exposure points
   
• Incident response readiness
   
• Documentation gaps and liability vulnerabilities

Your facility receives written protocols specific to your operations, including:

• Safe handling procedures
   
• Bite-risk controls
   
• Escalation and intervention standards
   
• Fight/bite response steps
   
• Documentation and reporting procedures
   

We provide clear, practical recommendations your team can apply immediately to reduce incidents and maintain safety across shifts.

Facilities that meet minimum standards may receive:

• CASF™ Official Certificate
   
• Certification ID + Issue Date
   
• Authorization to display the CASF™ badge during active certification
   

Incidents don’t just cost money — they cost momentum.

CASF™ helps reduce:

Bite incidents and animal-handling injuries
Staff turnover, burnout, and downtime
Customer complaints and reputation damage
Liability risk and documentation failures

CASF™ strengthens:

Consistency across staff and shifts
Emergency preparedness and control
Recordkeeping, reporting, and due diligence

 CASF™ certification is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Renewal maintains your active status and continued authorization to use CASF™ certification materials. 

TAISS™

Safety Standard

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Tyler Animal Interaction Risk Framework™

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TAIRS™ Risk Score

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CASF™ Certification

 CASF™ certification confirms that a facility operates under the Tyler Animal Interaction Safety System™, a structured approach designed to prevent animal interaction incidents before they occur.