For Shelters
- 1. 2007 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition Winners
- 2. 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition Winners
- 3. Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit Month
- 4. Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month
- 5. Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
- 6. Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month
- 7. Adoption Programs
- 8. Animal Hoarders and Collectors
- 9. Animal Rehabilitation
- 10. Applying for Grants
- 11. Becoming a Nonprofit
- 12. Bird Care in Shelters
- 13. Cat Care in Shelters
- 14. Cat Enrichment in Shelters
- 15. Cat Fostering
- 16. Cat Housing in Shelters
- 17. Community Relations
- 18. Coping with Stress for Shelter Workers
- 19. Dog Care in Shelters
- 20. For Shelters General
- 21. Foster Care Programs
- 22. Fundraising for Shelters
- 23. How-Tos for Shelter Operations
- 24. Humane Education
- 25. Ideas for Shelters
- 26. Increasing Dog Adoptions
- 27. Managing an Animal Welfare Organization
- 28. Marketing Shelter Cats
- 29. Marketing Tips for Shelters
- 30. Pet Protectors Contest Winners
- 31. Pet Statistics
- 32. Rabbit Care in Shelters
- 33. Sample Shelter Forms
- 34. Shelter Medicine
- 35. Shelter Spotlights
- 36. Small Animal Care in Shelters
- 37. Special Events
- 38. Tips for Rescue Groups
- 39. Volunteers
- 40. Web Tips for Shelters
- 41. Working with Adopters
2007 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition Winners
Angel Pets: Treating Pets with Chronic Health Conditions
2007 MADDIE'S FUND MARKETING COMPETITION A winning program in the 2007 Maddies Fund Marketing Competition submitted by Richmond SPCA. . Mr.
Putting the Extra in Extra Special Cats
2007 MADDIE'S FUND MARKETING COMPETITION A winning program in the 2007 Maddies Fund Marketing Competition submitted by KittyKind, Inc.. MISSION:.
Marketing Special Pets through Videos
2007 MADDIE'S FUND MARKETING COMPETITION A winning program in the 2007 Maddies Fund Marketing Competition submitted by Pom Rescue.
Huntington Bank Survivor Program
2007 MADDIE'S FUND MARKETING COMPETITION A winning program in the 2007 Maddies Fund Marketing Competition submitted by Humane Society for Hamilton County.
Eddie's Friends: A Campaign for Senior Dogs
A winning program in the 2007 Maddies Fund Marketing Competition submitted by Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon. The Beginning.
Adopt Your Own Mini Panther: A Campaign Targeting the Adoption of Black Cats
A winning program in the 2007 Maddies Fund Marketing Competition submitted by SPCA of the Triad, Inc.
Matching Pets with Senior Citizens
2007 MADDIE'S FUND MARKETING COMPETITION A winning program in the 2007 Maddies Fund Marketing Competition submitted by Pets for Seniors, Edwards, Ill.
Hard-to-Place Dogs
A winning program in the 2007 Maddies Fund Marketing Competition submitted by Jenny Edwards, Executive Director, SPCA of the Triad, Inc.
2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition Winners
Flabulous Felines Find Families
A 0,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Placer SPCA, Roseville, Calif.
Marketing Hard to Place Dogs
A finalist in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition, submitted by Tamera Gibson, Managing Director, Animal Aid Inc., Oakland Park, Fla.
"Free to Good Home, Super Pets, Sleepovers and More"
A 5,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition, submitted by Animal Welfare Association (AWA), Voorhees, N.J.
Blue Light Special on Featured Dogs
A 0,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Hope Hancock, Executive Director, SPCA of Wake County, Raleigh, N.C.
Great Homes for Great Pets
A 0,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Capital Area Humane Society, Lansing, Mich.
Cold Case Cockers
A finalist in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition, submitted by Karen Temple, Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas, The Woodlands, Texas.
Dog Walking Club
A 5,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Bev Finch, Shelter Director, Humane Society of Independence County, Batesvi
End Petlessness
A 0,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Oregon Humane Society, Portland, Ore.
Manners are Important!
A 0,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Willamette Humane Society, Salem, Ore.
Red Collar Society
A 0,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Animal Friends, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Marketing Hard-to-Place Animal Companions
A finalist in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Oshkosh Area Humane Society, Oshkosh, Wisc.
Pets for Your Eyes and Soul
A finalist in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition, submitted by Teresa L. Morton, Founder/Director, Ahisma Rescue Foundation, Muldrow, Okla.
The Race for the Right House: Special Needs Adoption Candidates Campaign for Loving Homes
A 0,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Cal Morgan, President and CEO, Michigan Humane Society, Detroit, Mich.
Raider Nation Cat Celebration
A 5,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation, Walnut Creek, Calif.
Senior Pet Adoptions
A 5,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition, submitted by Brenda F.
Senior Pets for Senior Folks
A 0,000 winner in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Ann White, Senior Pets for Senior Folks, Inc., Sarasota County, Fla.
Whole Lotta Love
A finalist in the 2008 Maddie's Fund Marketing Competition; submitted by Tracy Bemabo, Co-director, Cat's Cradle of Greater Richmond, Inc., Richmond, Va.
Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit Month
Radio Public Service Announcements
Radio Public Service Announcements. Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit Month.
Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month
Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month Sample Press Release
View this page in MS word [Your contact name here] [Your phone number here] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November Is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month [Insert the name of
Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
ASCM Sample Press Release
SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE . Your contact name here Phone number . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE . (YOUR SHELTER) DECLARES JUNE ADOPT-A-SHELTER-CAT MONTH.
ASCM Sample Radio Public Service Announcements
RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, 2003.
Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month
Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog-Month Sample Press Release
SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE . Contact: (YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER).
Sample Press Release with Internet Options
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month Sample Press Release: *this version incorporates information on links to the Internet . Contact: (YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER).
Downloadable Materials for Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
September 2001 . Dear Animal Welfare Colleague:.
Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog-Month Radio Public Service Announcements
The following are scripts for public service announcements to promote the benefits of adopting a dog from local shelters during ADOPT-A-SHELTER-DOG MONTH
Public Service Announcements
Radio Public Service Announcements: Adopt a Shelter Dog Month (October).
Adoption Programs
Basic Components of a Successful Adoption Program
Basic Components of a Successful : Adoption Program.
Open Adoption Guidelines
GUIDE TOWARD MORE OPEN ADOPTIONS. Start with the premise that there is no perfect pet owner.
Pet Parenting Assistance
A sample outline for a dog-parenting class and tips and advice for any type of pet-parenting class
Increasing Cat Adoptions
Select entries from our 2005 Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month contest are featured below.
Partnering To Make Off-Site Adoptions a Success
Partnering To Make Off-Site Adoptions a Success! : Three unique approaches.
Common Problems of Adoption Programs
Common Problems of Adoption Programs No adoption program will be problem-free, but a successful program will be prepared to address most problems.
Placing Dogs with Children - Warning Signs of Possible Aggression...
PLACING DOGS WITH CHILDREN:: Warning Signs of Possible Aggression in Newly Adopted Dogs: Here at the shelter, we put each dog through a thorough temperam
Animal Hoarders and Collectors
"Handling Animal Collectors, Part 1 - Interventions that Work"
This article is the first in a two-part series on handling animal collector cases.
"Handling Animal Collectors, Part 2 - Managing a Large-scale Rescue Operation"
This article is the second in a two-part series on handling animal collector cases from the July 1994 issue of Shelter Sense, published by The Humane Soc
Protocol for Dogs Removed from Hoarders/Collectors
PROTOCOL FOR DOGS REMOVED FROM HOARDERS/COLLECTORS. Get thorough veterinary examination.
Shedding Some Light on Animal Hoarders
Shedding Some Light on Animal Hoarders: A Series of Studies Aims to Profile People Who Collect Animals.
Animal Rehabilitation
Behavioral Therapy Helps A Shelter Dog
Victoria, one of the ASPCA's behavior counselors, spotted an appealing mixed breed dog at the Center for Animal Care and Control (CACC) in Manhattan.
Rehabilitating Starved Horses
Lifelong dedication to equine health drives a UC Davis extension specialist to find answers to so-called #147;refeeding syndrome#148; in starved horses
Applying for Grants
Selected Bibliography
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY . : The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing : Jane C.
Foundations and Organizations that Fund Animal Welfare Grants
FOUNDATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT : FUND ANIMAL WELFARE GRANTS.
Creating a Proposal
CREATING A PROPOSAL. Be as clear, concise, and brief as possible in the creation of your proposal.
Becoming a Nonprofit
The Components of a Complete Board
The Board: Part 1: The Components of a Complete Board. Avoid the Warm Body Syndrome of just filling your board with anyone who's willing.
"Contracts, Contracts, Contracts - Five Common Mistakes to Avoid"
Contracts, Contracts, Contracts:: Five Common Mistakes to Avoid . Association executives routinely deal with numerous kinds of contracts.
Negotiating Legal Fees
Negotiating Legal Fees . Business people are fairly savvy when it comes to negotiating prices for supplies, rent and other products.
Bird Care in Shelters
Housing and Feeding Shelter Birds
Birds of a Feather: General Guidelines for six types of birds you might see in your shelter.
Cat Care in Shelters
Guarding Against Panleukopenia
From the May-June 2001 Issue . Keeping Your Cats Healthy : Guarding Against Panleukopenia.
Guidelines for Dealing with the Panleukopenia Problem
GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH THE PANLEUKOPENIA PROBLEM 1.
9 Steps to Happier Shelter Cats
9 Steps to Happier Shelter Cats: . Cats are creatures of routine and, like many of us, are not fans of change.
Providing Enrichment Programs for Shelter Cats
ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME:: Providing Enrichment Programs for Shelter Cats . Spay/neuter programs are working.
Colony Housing for Shelter Cats
Colony Housing for Shelter Cats CONSIDERATIONS Colony housing for cats can provide a positive alternative to individual cat cages.
Cat Enrichment in Shelters
Enrichment: Good for Cats, Good for Adoptions
A few toys, some soft music and a little bit of cuddling make a big difference in the lives of shelter cats.
Cat Enrichment: Michigan Humane Society
The MHS's Pawsitive Start in-shelter training program enriches the mental, physical and emotional well-being of shelter animals.
Cat Enrichment: Animal Welfare Association, Voorhees, N.J.
Cat enrichment in a shelter can cost almost nothing to provide if you're creative about it.
Cat Fostering
Foster Care: A Critical Link Between Shelters and Forever Homes
Building and managing a foster program can present many challenges. American Humane spoke with shelter professionals across the country about their foster programs and how they're making their programs work.
Foster Care: Animal Welfare Association
Find out how the Animal Welfare Association (AWA) of Voorhees, NJ, runs its foster care program and how it uses this program to increase shelter cat adoptions.
Foster Care: San Francisco SPCA
Check out the San Francisco SPCA's foster care program, its techniques for keeping the program productive and get ideas for increasing foster volunteer retention.
Foster Care: Humane Society of Sedona, Arizona
The Humane Society of Sedona, AZ, gives insight into its foster care program, the program's scale and what makes the program a success.
Foster Care: Cat Care Society
Check out how the Cat Care Society of Lakewood, CO, runs its foster program and get ideas for ways to improve your own.
Foster Care: Animal Humane New Mexico
Animal Humane New Mexico in Albuquerque gives tips for running a lifesaving foster care program. Get ideas improving your own!
Foster Care: Animal Friends, Inc
Animal Friends in Pittsburgh, PA, shines a light on their foster care program. Get tips for improving your foster care program and learn how a foster care program can extend a shelter's lifesaving reach.
Cat Housing in Shelters
Cat Housing: New Directions in Creature Comforts
Whether in cattery cages or cat colony rooms, shelter cat housing can have a big impact on cat health and adoptions. Check out these spotlights on some innovations in cat housing from American Humane.
Cat Housing: San Francisco SPCA
The SFSPCA of CA is known for our Maddie's Adoption Center, a cageless environment where animals lounge in condos, either singularly or in pairs. Find out how the SFSPCA maintains this space here.
Cat Housing: Nebraska Humane Society
Cats housed at the Nebraska Humane Society are given "fourplexes" to provide entertainment for the cats and potential adopters. Find out more in this American Humane spotlight.
Cat Housing: UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
What are the pros and cons of colony versus single housing for shelter cats? Find out from the the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.
Cat Housing: Animal Humane New Mexico
Find out how Animal Humane New Mexico increased cat adoptions with its innovative new cat housing "pods."
Cat Housing: Animal Friends, Inc.
Find out how Animal Friends, Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, turned it new communal cat housing into an educational opportunity.
Cat Housing: Cat Care Society
The Cat Care Society in Lakewood, CO, has maintained cat colony rooms since the 1980's. Find out how they maintain enrichment and get ideas for your own cat care policies.
Cat Housing: SPCA of Central Florida
The SPCA of Central Florida mixes indoor and outdoor cat rooms with specialized meet and greet rooms to maintain a balanced cat room mix. Find out how.
Cat Housing: Humane Society of Sedona
The Humane Society of Sedona, AZ, discusses the benefits it has seen since the implementation of its new cat housing facility.
Community Relations
Developing Community Support - Collecting Input
Use this form to collect important information from the public about your shelter!!! DEVELOPING COMMUNITY SUPPORT: COLLECTING INPUT: *********: COMMENT F
Crisis Management - Dealing with Community Complaints
Crisis Management: Dealing with : Community Complaints Proactive management is the best solution to crisis control.
Coping with Stress for Shelter Workers
Coping Strategies for Managers
Coping Strategies for Managers . There's no doubt about it - animal protection is a high stress field.
Preventing Staff Burnout
Preventing Staff Burnout . Stress is a given in animal protection work, but burnout doesn't have to be.
Stress and Animal Protection Work
Stress and Animal Protection Work . For many people, the concept of stress has become synonymous with animal protection work.
Are You Burned Out?
SELF-TEST: ARE YOU BURNED OUT? SYMPTOMS Check all that apply I'm tired all the time, even after a full night's rest.
A Raid On A Puppy Mill - Normal Reactions To Abnormal Events
A Raid on a Puppy Mill - Normal Reactions to Abnormal Events: By: Carol A. Brothers, Ph.D.
Grief - A Part of Being Human
GRIEF: A Part of Being Human: By Connie Toverud. : Grief is a common human emotion.
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
ANIMAL CARE PROFESSIONALS ARE VULNERABLE TO COMPASSION FATIGUE AND BURNOUT:.
Setting Emotional Limits
WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE: By Julia Hammid, B.A. . When you love someone, you want to do everything you can to make them happy.
Anticipatory Grief in Shelter Workers
This is the first in a series of brief articles dealing with loss, grief, and mourning, emotions which are all too familiar to shelter workers.
A Raid on a Puppy Mill (Part II) -The Aftermath Inoculating Against Long Term Stress Disorders
A Raid on a Puppy Mill (Part II): The Aftermath: Inoculating Against Long Term Stress Disorders: By: Carol A. Brothers, Ph.D.
Dealing with Anger
DEALING WITH ANGER. As when dealing with stress, the first step in dealing with anger is to identify the emotion.
Dog Care in Shelters
Why to Start a Dog Walking Program
THERAPEUTIC DOG WALKING WHY? To exercise kenneled dogs and improve their quality of life.
The Deterioration of a Shelter Dog
The Gimme Shelter column is a regular feature in the APDT Newsletter, : an educational publication of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
Breaking Up Dog Fights in a Shelter Setting
Breaking Up Dog Fights in a Shelter Setting . . If you house more than one dog in your facility, there is a potential for a dogfight to occur.
Pre-Evaluation Safety S.C.A.N.
Pre-Evaluation Safety S.C.A.N. . Evaluating the temperament of shelter dogs is a necessary but dangerous process.
Checklist for Factors in the Assessment of Dangerousness in Perpetrators of Animal Cruelty
Checklist for Factors in the Assessment of Dangerousness in : Perpetrators of Animal Cruelty . : Randall Lockwood, Ph.D.
How to Set Up a Comfy Dog Kennel
How to Set Up a Comfy Dog Kennel : Illustrations by Susie Duckworth.
Warning Signs for Loss of Quality of Life for Dogs in Shelters
WHEN SOMETHING MUST BE DONE : Warning Signs for Loss of Quality of Life For Dogs in Shelters.
Meeting the Individual Needs of your Shelter Dogs
Every Dog Counts - Meeting the Individual Needs of your Shelter Dogs.
Stress Signals Checklist for Dogs
STRESS SIGNALS CHECKLIST . Date:_____________________ Time:_____________________: . EYES.
Canine Group Housing - Issues and Considerations
CANINE GROUP HOUSING: ISSUES AND CONSIDERATIONS As pack animals and social creatures, most dogs enjoy and benefit from the company of other canines.
Some Thoughts on Euthanasia from APDT's Gimme Shelter
The Gimme Shelter column is a regular feature in the APDT Newsletter, : an educational publication of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
Reducing Animal Stress in Kenneling Situations
Reducing Animal Stress in Kenneling Situations Stress plays a major role in the spread of disease in shelters.
For Shelters General
"Becoming a Shelter Dog, Part II"
Becoming a Shelter Dog, Part II. **This article first appeared in APDT's Newsletter's Gimme Shelter column.
Guidelines - How to Handle Suspicious Mail
Guidelines on How to Handle Suspicious Letters or Packages: (Last Revised October 19, 2001).
Worker Safety in the Animal Shelter
WORKER SAFETY IN THE ANIMAL SHELTER . Zoonosis || Vaccinations || OSHA Regulations || Training . ZOONOSIS.
Introducing the SFSPCA/ASPCA Alliance
Special Management Page - Summer 2003: : Introducing the SFSPCA/ASPCA Alliance . : Turning the Wheel (Instead of Reinventing It).
The Shelter Worker's Guide to Pigs
The Shelter Worker's Guide to Pigs Introduction. Pigs as Pets: In The Beginning . . . . The concept of raising a pig as a pet is not new.
Animal Handling Safety Tips
Animal Handling Safety Tips Safe, effective animal handling demands total concentration on the animal you are handling and the knowledge to read the body
Benchmarks of a Good Shelter
The old adage, you can't judge a book by its cover, has never been more apt than when one is evaluating a shelter.
Essential Qualities of a Good Shelter
Your Animal Shelter . Animal Shelters and Humane Societies should serve as cornerstones for their communities efforts to end dog and cat overpopulation.
Suggested Reading
From the very practical to the very philosophical, the bloodcurdling to the heartwarming, here are books that can teach, problem-solve and inspire.:.
Foster Care Programs
Foster Care Programs Considerations
Foster Care Programs Considerations WHY FOSTER CARE? Foster care can give temporarily unadoptable animals a second chance at adoption.
Foster Care Brochure
Click here to view the original pdf document Say yes, and help save the lives of shelter dogs and cats.
Foster Care Agreements
Foster Care Agreements by: The Humane Society of the United States It is very important to keep loved ones close during uncertain times such as disasters
Foster Care Application
Click here to download this document in MS word Date: _________________ Orphaned Kittens(s) ____ Orphaned Puppy(ies) ____ Pregnant Cat ____ Pregnant Dog _
Foster Care Agreement
Click here to download this document in MS word ______________________________ PRINT NAME _________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________
Fundraising for Shelters
Valentine Appeal Letter
In order to view this document, you will need Adobe Reader, which you can download for free.. . Citizens for Animal Protection Appeal Letter.
The Art of Fund-Raising
The Art of Fund-Raising: Who said that cats and dogs can't pull their own weight?: . By Andy McDonald.
License Plates as Fundraisers
Wearing Your Heart on Your...License Plate: Raising money for pet population control programs. . By Sara Khurody-Downs.
How-Tos for Shelter Operations
How To Start an Anti-Cruelty Program
How - To - Steps. The Sweep Program affects various departments under city jurisdiction.
Humane Education
Lesson Plan - Dog Bite Prevention
Lesson Plan - Dog Bite Prevention. Topic: Dog-Bite Prevention . Grade Level: Elementary School . Setting: Classroom . Time: 30 minutes.
Lesson Plan - The Senses (How a Dog's Senses Compares to Ours)
Lesson Plan - The Senses: How a Dog's Senses Compares to Ours . Topic: The Senses: How a dog's senses compares to ours. . Grade Level: K-3.
Ten Questions People Ask About Becoming a Humane Educator
Ten Questions People Ask About : Becoming a Humane Educator Do I need a degree in education? Do I need experience? : Different organizations have differe
Teaching Children Critical Thinking
The Inquisitive Mind: Teaching children to question their world. . By Bill Samuels, Ph.D.. I have always had a zoo in my head.
We Who Wear Many Hats
We Who Wear Many Hats . For his heart was in his work, and the heart giveth grace unto every art.: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Lesson Plan - Caring for a Dog
Lesson Plan - Caring for a Dog. Topic: : Responsibilities of Caring for a Dog (This lesson plan can be adapted to include other animal companions).
Teaching Techniques for a Humane Science Class
Curiosity Breeds Kindness: Teaching techniques for a humane science class.
Lesson Plan - Careers Working with Animals
Lesson Plan - Careers Working with Animals. Topic: Careers Working with animals.
Tips on How to Include Humane Education Into Daily Activities
Tips on How to Include Humane Education Into Daily Activities Learning Leads To Understanding: Take a class. Read a book.
Reading with Rover
Reading With Rover. Animals are such agreeable friends#151;they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. : #151;George Eliot.
Ideas for Shelters
13 Steps to a More Secure Shelter
From the July-August 2001 Issue of Animal Sheltering Magazine Keeping Your Staff, Animals, Supplies, and Donations Safe Without Making Your Shelter L
Animal Placement Tips and Strategies
Pet Advertising One of the most effective ways to increase animal placement while gaining exposure for the shelter is through advertising.
101 Great Shelter Ideas
American Humane and the ASPCA are proud to offer 101 Great Shelter Ideas, including easy-to-implement, successful ideas on topics like:.
101 More Great Shelter Ideas
If you missed this popular workshop at last year#146;s American Humane Conference, you won#146;t want to miss this opportunity.
Tips for Successful Children's Programs
Tips for Successful Children's Programs Target Grade/Level: Understand your audience's attention span and comprehension level.
Behavioral Enrichment in a Shelters
Behavioral Enrichment. Animal sheltering is changing. More humane organizations are holding animals for longer periods of time before they are placed.
Spay/Neuter Programs: What Works
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM: Lessons From The First 10 Years : by Peter Marsh.
Increasing Dog Adoptions
Find the Right Spot for Each Dog
Find the right spot for each dog. Walk around your kennels and figure out which kennels receive the most people-traffic passing in front.
Learn About Dog Behavior and Training
For Shelter Workers: : How can learning about dog behavior and : training benefit your shelter?.
Shelter Lighting Impacts Adoption
Shelter Lighting Impacts Adoptions. Walk around your kennels and check out the lighting. Which kennels are most brightly lit? Which kennels are darkest?.
A Case for Accurate Breed ID of Shelter Dogs
A CASE FOR ACCURATE : IDENTIFICATION OF SHELTER DOGS . Let's face it, no one likes to be wrong or lose one's credibility.
How To Teach a Shelter Dog to Sit
How To Teach A Shelter Dog to Sit: Illustrations by Susie Duckworth.
"Creating a ""Real-Life Room"" for Shelter Dogs"
THE ADOPTION HOLODECK A REAL LIFE : ROOM FOR DOGS IN SHELTERS.
The Minimum Requirement Guide for Dogs in Shelters
The Sue Sternberg: Minimum Requirement Guide: For Dogs in Shelters:.
Managing an Animal Welfare Organization
The Future of Animal Shelters
Shelter Dreams . In redefining themselves, innovative shelters are inventing a future in which the animals come first.
"Orientation - Smart Starts, Part III"
Smart Starts, part 3: Orientations That Advance Individual Performance, Team Work, and Organizational Achievement.
"Orientation - Smart Starts, Part II"
Smart Starts, part two: Orientations That Advance Individual Performance, Team Work, and Organizational Achievement.
Improve Staff Morale By Giving Quality Feedback
Let Them Eat More Than Cake!: Improve Staff Morale By Giving Quality Feedback*.
"Leadership, Possibility and Animal Welfare"
Leadership, Possibility, Animal Welfare . You must be the change you wish to create in the world.: -- Mahatma Gandhi.
Nine Things I Want From My Work
Nine Things I Want From My Work I want to be allowed to be involved in my work.
The Top 5 Reasons Associations Get Sued
The Top 5 Reasons Associations Get Sued . #5 Release of Records.
Marketing Shelter Cats
Marketing Cat Adoption: Creative Campaigns
American Humane interviewed a number of shelters to find out what programs have helped them increase cat adoption. Check out what they said.
Marketing Cat Adoption: 'Cats Around Town' and 'Mommy and Me'
Find out how Animal Humane New Mexico's 'Cats Around Town' program helped increase adoptions and find out how the Humane Society of Knox County's 'Mommy and Me' program is getting kittens and adult cats adopted!
Marketing Cat Adoption: Senior Cat Adoptions and 'There's a Cat for That' Ad Campaign
Check out these innovative cat adoption campaigns from Cat Care Society in Lakewood, CO, and Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County in WA to get great ideas for improving your own.
Marketing Cat Adoption: Mobile Resource Center and Free Cat Adoptions
Has your shelter considered going mobile or doing free/reduced cost cat adoptions? Find out how Animal Friends, Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, and Salt Lake County Animal Services in UT are making these programs work for them!
Marketing Cat Adoption: Black Cat Specials and Clicker Training for Cats
See how the McKamey Animal Care & Adoption Center in Chattanooga, TN, encouraged black cat adoptions and how Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter of Bozeman, MT, used clicker training to entice adopters.
Marketing Cat Adoption: 'Pick Your Price,' '6/60' and 'Project Purrrfect'
Find out how the Nebraska Humane Society of Omaha, NE, increased cat adoptions with the "Pick Your Price" program and Lexington Humane Society in Lexington, KY, created "Project Purrfect" to focus on all things feline.
Marketing Cat Adoption: Adopting Out Cats at Pet Shops and 35th Anniversary
Find out how one shelter used a local pet shop network to increase its marketing of adoptable cats while the other used its 35th anniversary as a fun excuse to get creative with adoption fees.
Marketing Cat Adoption: 'My Furry Valentine' and 'Flabulous Felines' Promotion
Find out what program was so wildly successful for cat adoption the Asheville Humane Society of Asheville, NC, added it to dogs as well and how a little kitty flab turned into a marketing miracle!
Marketing Cat Adoption: 'Feline Friends' and 'Lonely Hearts Club' Programs
The Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA in Elmira, NY, and Young-Williams Animal Center of Knoxville, TN, both came up with creative ways to spotlight their hard-to-adopt cats. Find out how.
Marketing Cat Adoption: Colored Nail Caps and 'Tuxedo Tuesdays'
Check out this great campaign to draw attention to both declawing alternatives and less-adoptable cats!
Marketing Cat Adoption: 'Certified Pre-Owned Cats'
The Michigan Humane Society released its "Certified Pre-Owned Cats" campaign in 2009 and has received national attention for its efforts. Find out how.
Marketing Tips for Shelters
Guidelines for Public Speaking
General Guidelines For Public Speaking In the Book of Lists, participants were asked to name their 14 worst fears: 41% said number one was speaking before
10 Tips To An Effective Presentation
Eye Contact Using lots of eye contact makes people feel connected to you and the program.
Sample Marketing Campaigns from Kentucky Humane Society
Kentucky Humane Society has done a fine job talking to their community.
Public Relations: 10 Tips to Keep in Mind
Public Relations - 10 Tips to Keep in Mind Know your audience. Don't lecture and don't point a finger of blame.
Sample Newsletter from Michigan Humane Society
Click here to download Michigan Humane Society's Newsletter: (in PowerPoint). Courtesy of:.
General Guidelines When Dealing with Newspapers
GENERAL GUIDELINES WHEN DEALING WITH NEWSPAPERS. Every newspaper has deadlines and press releases have to be sent well ahead of those deadlines.
Sample Radio PSAs - Promoting Your Pets on Petfinder
Sample Radio PSA's: Promoting Your Pets on Petfinder . 1).
10 Tips for Speaking with Reporters
Know your subject matter. If you really don't know the answer to a question, don't pretend you do, but offer to find out or refer to another source.
Marketing your Adoptable Pet Videos
If a picture says a thousand words, how many does a video say? We've compiled dozens of helpful tips from Petfinder members to help you get the most out.
Pet Protectors Contest Winners
Compliance Inspection Form
Compliance Inspection Form: CUMBERLAND COUNTY S.P.C.A.: 1376 West Sherman Avenue: Vineland, NJ 08360: Phone: (856) 691-1500:.
PR Animals Suffer when Caught in Family Fight
ANIMALS OFTEN SUFFER HORRIBLY: WHEN THEY ARE CAUGHT IN A FAMILY FIGHT.
PR ACT Launches Examination of Role of Animals in Domestic Violence
ANIMAL CRUELTY TASKFORCE OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA : LAUNCHES A MONTH-LONG EXAMINATION OF THE : ROLE OF ANIMALS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
PR Exaggerated Ritual Abuse of Animals at Halloween Reality in S. Arizona
ALTHOUGH OFTEN EXAGGERATED DURING: THE HALLOWEEN SEASON, RITUAL ABUSE OF ANIMALS: IS A REALITY IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA.
PR Link Between Animal Cruelty and Interpersonal Violence
The Link Between Animal Cruelty: and Interpersonal Violence.
PR Children and Animals Suffer Abuse in Domestic Violence
CHILDREN AND ANIMALS OFTEN SHARE THE ABUSE: IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATIONS.
Press Release - Cockfighting Suspect Raided
99 Victor Rd. * P.O. Box 299: Fairport, NY 14450: 716-223-1330 x236: web: www.lollypop.org: email: info@lollypop.
Press Release - Anti-Animal Fighting Campaign Launched
99 Victor Rd. * P.O. Box 299: Fairport, NY 14450: 716-223-1330 x236: web: www.lollypop.org: email: info@lollypop.
Press Release - Illegal Dog Fighting Arrests
99 Victor Rd. * P.O. Box 299: Fairport, NY 14450: 716-223-1330 x236: web: www.lollypop.org: email: info@lollypop.
Letter to Attorney General
1/29/2001. Attorney General Bill Pryor: 11 South Union St: Montgomery, Alabama 36130-0152. Dear Attorney General Pryor,.
County of Orange Health Care Agency Letter
JULIETTE A. POULSON, RN, MN: DIRECTOR. MIKE SPURGEON: DEPUTY AGENCY DIRECTOR: REGULATORY HEALTH SERVICES.
Cobb County Animal Control Program Summary
Cobb County Animal Control : Program Summary Cobb County Animal Control receives approximately 650 - 700 cruelty complaints each year.
Cobb County Field Operations - Cruelty Investigations S.O.P.
V. FIELD OPERATIONS: CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS S.O.P. 5.12. Effective: March 25, 2002.
Cobb County Veterinarian Packet
Cobb County Veterinarian Packet Animal Control Division: Debra Cook, Manager.
"Evicted! (Chenango County SPCA, Norwich, NY)"
Evicted!. One of the best parts of my job is visiting animal shelters across the country.
Pet Statistics
Show Your Impact - Why Shelters Should Keep Statistics
Show Your Impact:: Why Shelters Should Keep Statistics . :.
Estimation of Dogs and Cats in NYC and Long Island (Including formula to estimate numbers in your re
Estimation of Dogs and Cats COUNTY POPULATION HOUSEHOLDS EST. DOGS EST. CATS Bronx 1,200,000 461,538 246,462 276,000 Kings.
Making Sense of Euthanasia Statistics
Behind the Numbers : By Stephen L. Zawistowski, Ph.D. . There are three kinds of lies. Lies, damned lies and statistics. Mark Twain.
How Keeping Statistics Can Help You
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Companion Animal Populations - Historical Context and Future Directions
Companion Animal Populations:: Historical Context and Future Directions.
Rabbit Care in Shelters
Personality Profiles for Rabbits
Personality Profiles for Rabbits. A description of the rabbit's personality.
Easy Ways to Increase Adoptability for Rabbits
Easy Ways to Increase Adoptability for Rabbits. Make sure each rabbit has a name - preferably unique.
Intake Information and Health Check for Incoming Rabbits
INTAKE INFORMATION AND HEALTH CHECK FOR INCOMING RABBITS.
Sample Shelter Forms
Dog Owner's Questionnaire (Relinquishment Profile)
Dog Owner's Questionnaire . Dog's Name: ______________ Breed: ___________ Age: _______ Sex: ________.
Cat Owner's Questionnaire (Relinquishment Profile)
Cat Owner's Questionnaire . Cat's Name: ______________ Breed: ___________ Age: _______ Sex: ________.
Adoption Discussion Card - Dog
Adoption Discussion Card. DOG. _____________________________: Adopter Name.
Questions to Review by Public Officials and Concerned Citizens
QUESTIONS TO REVIEW BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS : AND CONCERNED CITIZENS . 1.
Adoption Discussion Card - Cat
Adoption Discussion Card. CAT. _____________________________: Adopter Name.
Bird Adoption Application
Bird Adoption Application* . Taking care of a bird is a serious responsibility.
Shelter Medicine
Giving a Basic Health Exam - Facilities and Procedures
GIVING A BASIC HEALTH EXAM: FACILITIES AND PROCEDURES A good basic health exam should be conducted in an area that has been set aside specifically.
Examination of the Eyes
The Basic Health Examination: Examination of the Eyes First, Simply Look at the Eyes They should be clear and bright, with no signs of cloudiness.
Zoonosis
Zoonosis . Zoonosis is the term used to describe diseases that can be passed from animals to humans and vice versa.
Determination of Sex of an Animal
THE BASIC HEALTH EXAMINATION: Determination of the sex of an animal Determining the sex of animals, in most cases, is a fairly simple task.
Restraint During a Veterinary Exam
THE BASIC HEALTH EXAMINATION: RESTRAINT The behavior assessment is important for determination of the amount of restraint that will be necessary t
Exam Room Equipment
THE BASIC HEALTH EXAMINATION: Exam Room Equipment This is by no means a complete list.
Sanitation in the Animal Shelter - Part II
Sanitation in the Animal Shelter -Part 2 . Part one of this discussion on sanitation dealt mainly with cleaning and disinfecting.
"Zoonosis, Part II"
Zoonosis, Part II. Zoonosis is the term used to describe diseases that can be passed from animals to humans and vice versa.
Ringworm
Ringworm . Ringworm, otherwise known as Dermatophytosis, is a very exasperating problem for shelters.
Indicators of General Health
INDICATORS OF GENERAL HEALTH THE USE OF THE TEMPERATURE, RESPIRATORY AND PULSE RATES AS INDICATORS OF GENERAL OVERALL HEALTH Temperature If there.
The Physical Examination
The Physical Examination Veterinarians are taught that the most successful way to examine a patient is to establish a system and to stick to it.
Developing Immunity in the Shelter Community (Feline Panleukopenia)
From the May-June 2001 Issue . Developing Immunity in the : Shelter Community.
La Rabia (Rabies-Spanish Version)
La Rabia La rabia es un virus que ataca el sistema nervioso central de todos los mamferos, incluso los seres humanos.
Long-Term Health Care Considerations
Long-Term Health Care Considerations Plan ahead! If you suspect than an animal may be in the shelter for longer than a couple of weeks, during the initia
Doctoring a Stray
Doctoring a Stray The vast majority of strays adopted from shelters make wonderful, healthy pets.
General Statement Regarding Euthanasia Methods for Dogs and Cats
General Statement Regarding Euthanasia : Methods for Dogs and Cats.
Shelter Veterinary Medicine
Shelter Veterinary Medicine . Shelter medicine is a specialty area of veterinary medicine that has gathered a lot of interest in the last several years.
Shelter Spotlights
"Must See" Shelters
Each of these animal shelters is worth visiting. Some are small, some are large. Some are older facilities, some are brand-new.
"Putting a Roof Over Rover's Head (Operation Kindness, Carrollton, TX)"
Putting a Roof Over Rover's Head. The sight of a shivering dog left outdoors in bad weather can be heart wrenching.
Juvenile Inmates Take HEART (Rehabilitation of Juvenile Inmates)
Juvenile Inmates Take HEART . Josh M.
"The Humane Society of Yates County, Penn Yan, New York"
Keeping the Faith: A rural community builds a shelter.. By Julie Morris.
"Phoenix Rising (Chenango County SPCA, Norwich, NY)"
Phoenix Rising . In order to view this document, you will need Adobe Reader, which you can download for free.
"The 'Burbs (NMHP, Salt Lake City, UT)"
The 'Burbs . In order to view this document, you will need Adobe Reader, which you can download for free.
"ASPCA's ""Must See"" Shelters"
MUST SEE SHELTERS Each of these animal shelters is worth visiting. Some are small, some are large. Some are older facilities, some are brand-new.
"Working Hard at ""No-Kill"" (Humane Society of Gallatin Valley, Bozeman, MT)"
WORKING HARD AT NO-KILL Don't tell the board and staff members at the Humane Society of Gallatin Valley (HSGV), but what they're doing out in Bozeman,.
"Project Dog (Humane Society of Central Delaware, Delhi, NY)"
PROJECT DOG On the surface, there is nothing remarkable about the Humane Society of Central Delaware County (HSCDC) in Delhi, NY.
"Good News for Bad Dogs (Marin Humane Society, Novato, CA)"
Good News for Bad Dogs Like most owners, Barbara loved her dog, 1-year-old Rosie. But she was worried.
"Fun-Raising (Longmont Humane Society, Longmont, CO)"
FUN-RAISING Taking care of animals is an expensive proposition, and good intentions, hard work and dedication alone will not make a non-profit organizati
On the Cutting Edge of Animal Welfare (SPCA serving Erie County)
On the Cutting Edge of Animal Welfare.
San Francisco Animal Care and Control
Give a Dog a Bone . Most municipal shelters house dogs never seen by the public.
"Like Food in the Bank (Arizona Humane Society, Phoenix, AZ)"
Like Food in the Bank It's a basic human impulse to feed those who are hungry.
"Sheltering Farms (Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY)"
Sheltering Farms Most animal shelters house dogs and cats, with a few miscellaneous and exotic animals thrown in for good measure.
"Great Space! (Humane Society of Missouri, St. Louis, MO)"
Great Space! I've never needed to roller-blade as part of my job.
"The Little Shelter that Could (Lake City Animal Shelter, Lake City, FL)"
THE LITTLE SHELTER THAT COULD. 1962. Chug, chug, chug.
"Sheltering, Rocky Mountain Style (Humane Society of Boulder Valley, Boulder County, CO)"
Sheltering, Rocky Mountain Style . Animal shelters often take on the #147;flavor#148; of their communities.
A Sanctuary for Turkeys
A Tale of Two Turkeys: . Domestic and wild turkeys share sanctuary; not much else.. It's 7 a.m.
Small Animal Care in Shelters
How To Sex Small Mammals
How to Sex Small Mammals . A great way to identify the gender of the small mammal you're holding is to look for punctuation.
Special Events
Sponsorship Proposal - In Kind Refreshment Sponsor
Sponsorship Proposal. . In Kind: Refreshment Sponsor. . Pre-Event Promotion/Advertising/Publicity.
Sponsorship Proposal - Associate Sponsor (Hosting a Dog Walk)
Sponsorship Proposal. Associate Sponsor. . Status: Limited to two sponsors per category. : Pre-Event Promotion/Advertising/Publicity.
Sponsorship Proposal - In Kind Prize Sponsor (Hosting a Dog Walk)
Sponsorhip Proposal. In Kind Prize Sponsor.
Sponsorship Proposal - Contributing Sponsor
ContribSponsor Sponsorship Proposal: Contributing Sponsor. . . Pre-Event Promotion/Advertising/Publicity.
Sponsorship Proposal - Primary Sponsor
Sponsorship Proposal. Primary Sponsor. : Status: Exclusivity (only one presenting sponsor per category): . Pre-Event Promotion/Advertising/Publicity:.
Sponsoship Proposal - Presenting Sponsor
PresentSponsor Sponsorship Proposal: Presenting Sponsor. . Status: Exclusivity (only one presenting sponsor for event):.
12 Tips for Hosting a Successful Dog Walk
PDF format -- Set an inspiring goal and purpose for the event. Establish a financial goal as well as a mission and theme for the event.
Dog Tips (Hosting a Dog Walk)
Special Events - Hosting a Dog Walk: Dog Tips RULES: Hand out rules regarding the responsibilities of dog ownership at the event, ie Dog licences,.
Demonstrations & Booth Ideas
Special Events: Demonstrations Booth Ideas DEMONSTRATIONS Dog Agility course . Non-exploitive Animal Acts . Frisbee Dogs.
Dog Walking Timeline (Hosting a Dog Walk)
Events-Prep . Special Events : Dog Walk Timeline . . . 12 months out:.
Tips for Rescue Groups
Interfacing with Animal Shelters
Tools for Healthy Shelter Relations: Part II: Interfacing with Animal Shelters.
Volunteers
Tips for Implementing a Successful Youth Program
Making the Grade: Tips for Implementing a Successful Youth Program.
20 Ways to Recruit Volunteers
TWENTY WAYS TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS Press Releases Classified advertisement in your local paper Radio PSAs (Public Service Announcements) Newspaper a
20 Ways to Recognize Volunteers
TWENTY WAYS TO RECOGNIZE VOLUNTEERS Deliver recognition and reward in an open and publicized way.
Special Considerations in The Supervision of Volunteers
Special Considerations in The Supervision of Volunteers Wasting a volunteer's time by giving him/her nothing meaningful to do has much worse reper
Service-Learning Programs for Teens
Why Generation Y?: How Service-Learning Programs for Teens Can Work for You.
"Volunteers - Getting Ready for Them, Finding Them, Keeping Them"
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The Purpose of Volunteer Management
The Purpose of Volunteer Management AN EFFECTIVE VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS ONE THAT: Attracts people from all segments of the area's populatio
Volunteer Viewpoint
Volunteer Viewpoint If you want my loyalty, interests and best efforts, remember that.
Interviewing and Selecting Volunteers and What To Do With Them Once You Have Them
Interviewing and Seletcing Volunteers and What To Do : With Them Once You Have Them . Do conduct a personal interview for every applicant.
Web Tips for Shelters
Part II - You Need to Know the Basics
Ah, the basics. If you have no knowledge of the Web it can be daunting. There are really just a few things you need to know and do yourself.
Part III - Get a Webmaster and Plan Your Site
These days everybody is an expert where the Web is concerned. You need someone who is competent enough to design your site, upload and maintain it.
Part V- Other Things You Need to Do
If youre thinking phew, the site is up, now thats the end of that #151; youre dead wrong.
Part I - Learn From Other's Mistakes
Ignorance is not a defense For the person who is not Web savvy, the idea of putting their rescue on the Web can be scary.
"Part IV - What to Do, and What Not to Do"
By now you have decided what your sites objectives are and how to accomplish them. Its time to start writing.
What You Need to Know About Having Your Own Web Site
Including What Not To Do Even the smallest rescue needs a Web site these days. A site will reach more people than you could ever hope to reach otherwise.
Working with Adopters
Positive Attitude and Communication
Positive Attitude and Communication; The Attitude You Send Out is Uusually the Attitude You Get Back!.
Conflict Management
Conflict Management: FACT:: WHEN TWO PEOPLE INTERACT, THE POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICT IS INEVITABLE.. CUSTOMERS NEED TO:.
Basic Telephone Skills
Basic Telephone Skills Although companies differ, it is not unusual to have more than 80 percent of customer contact provided by telephone.
Actual Follow-Up Questions to Ask Adopters
ACTUAL QUESTIONS:. 1. Have you had any problems or concerns we could help you with? How has _______ (house-soiling, crating, training, etc.
Follow-Up Questionnaire for New Adopters
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONNAIRE: . Remember, this is not an inquest. Many owners do not recognize the early warning signs of aggression in their dog.
"Follow-Ups: More Important Than You Think (and Easier, Too)!"
Follow-Ups: More important than you think (and easier, too)!.
"Cat Care, Adoption and Behavior Tips to Give to Adopters"
YOUR SHELTER) OFFERS CAT CARE, ADOPTION, AND BEHAVIOR TIPS. Before Adopting a Cat.
