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Video: Setup and Loading Cat Relocation Transport

The following protocol will help cats relax during travel and reduce fear and stress behaviors during transport and relocation.

Resources for Adopt Me Vests

A message like “Adopt Me” on a vest or bandana is a clear directive for potential adopters, letting them know this animal is available.

7 Tips for Messaging Kitten Season

With some good messaging you’ll have a better shot of bringing more donors, volunteers and foster families on board.

They Did It: Decreased Length of Stay with Post-Adoption Spay/Neuter Contracts

Learn how 1 shelter used post-adoption spay/neuter contracts to get pets into homes faster and open space for more animals in need.

Free Adoptions: Why to Do Them, Finding Funding & Operational Considerations

Learn how free adoptions can lead to positive outcomes and significant benefits for animals and the community.

5 Tips for Effective Foster Communication

Utilize these five tips when communicating with your foster families to help have positive, effective conversations.

5 Tips for Marketing Adult Cats Effectively

It’s easy for potential adopters to overlook adult cats for cute kittens. Use these five tips to help your adult cats stay in the spotlight.

Tips to Make Dog Adoptions Stick

Follow these tips from dog expert Patricia McConnell to help maximize the chance for a lasting dog adoption.

Processing Adoptions for Offsite Cats

Want to reduce length of stay for cats? Here’s how to handle the adoption process for offsite cats.

Meet-and-Greet Experiences that May Impact Dog and Cat Adoption

Discover dozens of research-based factors that can increase—or decrease—a shelter animal’s likelihood of getting adopted as a result of an in-person or virtual meet-and-greet.

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