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Updating SOPs

Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director.

They Did It: Raised More Than 25% of Their Annual Fundraising Goal During One Event

What made Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter’s signature “Dog Ball” fundraiser so successful? Executive Director Marla Caulk shares her tips.

They Did It: Raised $40,000 for a New Play Yard in Just 24 Hours

NHA raised $40K in just 24 hours for an outdoor play yard for their dogs, which provided both placement opportunities & behavioral support.

They Did It: Broodmare Adoption Programs

Discover how 2 equine organizations built broodmare placement programs to answer a unique and critical challenge in horse rescue.

Fundraising

Use these fundraising resources to plan and implement effective strategies to raise more money so you can go about your work of saving lives.

Meet Your Match Pet Adoption Program

Meet Your Match is a research-based adoptions program proven to increase adoptions and decrease returns. Learn about Canine- and Feline-ality

They Did It: DIY Capital Campaign

Learn the successful strategies employed when a Colorado large-animal sanctuary needed to raise $100,000 fast.

Maddie’s Fund Awards Dr. Lila Miller the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award

Discover how Dr. Lila Miller championed the field of shelter medicine and received a leadership award from a prominent animal welfare organization.

A Pup Named Pumpernickel is ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance’s 500,000th Patient

As of October 11, 2022, half a million animals have been spayed and neutered by the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA). The landmark patient was a puppy named Pumpernickel.

Making Offsite Cat Adoptions Successful

These tips on successful offsite cat adoption processes can help cut the length of stay for your shelter’s felines.

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