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GIS Video: How to Find Dirty Address Data

Have you been thinking about starting a GIS project at your shelter? Gathering the right data can help target the most at-risk animals in your community.

Preparing to Use GIS to Save More Lives

Learn about Geographic Information Systems, an exciting new tool for mapping, literally, the geographic location of animals coming into shelters.

Get Started Tracking At-Risk Animals Using GIS Data

Here are the tools you’ll need and links to more information so you can launch a Geographic Information Systems program at your agency.

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Step-By-Step Videos: Cleaning Your Data for GIS

The X Maps Spot team has produced 6 videos that will guide you through cleaning your GIS animal data step by step.

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Holiday Heroes Provide Short-Term Foster Care

Try a short-term fostering program over the holidays (or any time) to engage new volunteers!

GIS Map Tool

Use GIS mapping to discover areas your agency can direct its resources to improve outcomes in those communities.

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Most Commonly Used Emergency & Disaster Acronyms

Disaster acronyms got you confused? Use our handy glossary to help you decipher what a JITT and a JFO are.

How to Clean Your Data

A tool was created to help determine what percentage of your data is clean enough to use for GIS purposes.

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Feline-ality Training Manual

The illustrated 68-page manual provides detailed information to help implement Meet Your Match™ Feline-ality™ in your shelter.

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Handling Cats Who Display Overt Aggression

Learn how to handle aggressive feline behaviors with the Feline-ality Interactive Glossary and a guide to recognizing cat body postures.