Get Started Tracking At-Risk Animals Using GIS Data

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) help target the most at-risk animals in communities so shelters can:

See their communities through real data rather than assumptions or generalizations
More clearly understand where the most at-risk animals are coming from
Determine where it makes the most sense to plan targeted interventions

Using data that's at least 80% clean and accurate, shelters can then use GIS to help save more lives.

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Pet Adoption Certificate from Foster Family to Adopter

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Get Started Tracking At-Risk Animals Using GIS Data

Prepare to Use GIS

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Behavior Assessment of Animals for Spay/Neuter Intake

Foster Pet Social Media Graphics

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