Determining Your Shelter’s Capacity for Care
Sheltering organizations serve a crucial role in animal welfare—they provide homes and services to homeless animals. However, shelters that fail to acknowledge their own care […]
Social Media and Relocation go Hand-in-Hand
The twenty-first century has brought many changes to our day-to-day lives. From smartphones and the ubiquitous selfie, dating apps to subscription boxes, technology has changed […]
Why the Cat Café Model Doesn’t Work
A popular east-Asian trend, the cat café is having a moment. In 1998, the first ever cat café opened in Taipei, Taiwan; the Cat Flower […]
Tips for Increasing Adoption Rates
A shelter is only as good as it is affective. If you have a small turnover rate in dogs, your shelter can suffer—both financially and […]
The Case for Foster Programs
Though running an animal foster program is not easy, the results can greatly improve the lives of the pets in your shelter. From increased attention […]
What is Fear Free?
Fear Free is an initiative undertaken by veterinary practitioners nationwide. Their mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets when encountering […]
Improving Your Shelter
Shelters and animal rescues do their best to improve the welfare and happiness of their animals. However, due to low funding, few volunteers, and overcrowding, […]