Managing Intake by Appointment

To avoid being overwhelmed by an unpredictable flow of surrendered pets and strays, Oregon Humane Society (OHS) requires admissions appointments.

A clear, fair expectation that the public is a partner in helping the animal is important.
Oregon Humane Society

What it Takes

• Buy-in at all levels.
• Good phone and computer systems.
• Enough well-trained staff to take messages, return calls promptly, and explain the adoption process thoroughly.
• Good animal tracking software.
• Good internal communications.
• A transition period of about a year.

Step by Step

1. Download the complete profile (.pdf)
2. Assess for yourself whether this program is right for your agency.
3. Grab the sample materials and get started.
4. Tell us how it goes. outreach@aspca.org