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Technology Resources for Virtual Meet-and-Greets and Adoption Processing

When conducting virtual adoptions, consider this overview of technological needs, including shelter software, electronic document signing, and web conferencing.

Virtual Animal Adoption Meet and Greet Example

Wondering what a virtual meet-and-greet straight from your foster family’s home looks like? Check out this video example.

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.

Creating Adoption Processes that Truly Support Saving Lives

Learn specific strategies for engaging staff, volunteers, and the community to increase the volume and success of your adoptions.

Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Post-Adoption Behavioral Support

Learn from our panel of experts as they explore the ins and outs of effective and efficient post-adoption behavioral support.

Effective Tips to Boost Adoptions: Reduce Barriers & Improve Experience

Learn how to increase adoptions by reducing barriers and streamlining your adoption process.

Doggy Day Outs, Field Trips & Short-Term Fosters: Reducing Stress in Shelter Dogs While Increasing Volunteers and Adoptions

Discover simple and effective strategies to involve your community in volunteer outings that help reduce stress for shelter dogs and increase adoptions.

Matchmaking Made Easy: Conversational, Nonjudgmental Adoption Counseling Tips & Language Guide

Download these easy conversation guides to help with nonjudgmental adoption counseling that uses positive, inclusive language to build trust and increase adoptions.

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.

Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Just-in-Time Tune-Ups to Get Animals Adopted

Need to help your shelter animals get ready for adoption? Join our expert panel to discuss best practices when deciding if an animal is adoptable and ready to find a new home.

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