Search Search Search Topic Animal Health Animal Care Cleaning & Sanitation Disease Prevention & Treatment Intake Protocols Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Programs & Operations Fundraising (-) Managing People Resources Volunteers Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Active FiltersManaging People Resources Group 9 Clear All They Did It: Hired a Social Worker for Their Animal Shelter Gateway Pet Guardians hired a Community Support Manager to support the people and pets in their community Proactive Community Animal Control Learn about a successful, community-focused, non-law enforcement program conducted by plain clothes animal control officers. How to Use Whiteboards to Share Information about Shelter Animals Sharing information about animals in your care is critical. Use these tips for creating effective whiteboards—and get a few ideas for other ways to convey important information visually. Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomie #3: Collaborating with Indigenous Communities to Advance Animal and Human Welfare Discover ways to partner with indigenous communities that help people and pets. Shelter Medicine Academic Consortium Updates Quarantine Guidelines for the and Sheltering of Animals Exposed to SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) Read newly updated guidelines for animal shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic released by AVMA, CDC and university shelter medicine programs. They Did It: Enhanced Cageless Cat Housing with Local Landmark Décor The San Francisco SPCA describes how pets and people benefit from cleverly designed replicas of iconic landmarks in their shelter. Saving Lives with Extended Adoption Hours Learn how to better serve your community and save more lives by extending your adoption hours. Decision-Making Cheat Sheet Learn how to prioritize your animal sheltering work by answering these simple questions. Operate within Shelter Capacity to Improve Outcomes Learn to operate strategically within your shelter's true capacity for care for lower burnout and overall improved outcomes for vulnerable animals. Tips to Showcase Your Volunteer Appreciation Get inspired from these easy & accessible ways to show your volunteers the appreciation they so deserve.