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They Did It: Increased Horse Adoption and Decreased Length of Stay with Customer-Friendly Adoption Policies

Learn how one adoption agency was able to help more at-risk horses by welcoming new adopters and transferring in more community members’ horses.

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.

Adoption Ambassadors Resources: How to Get Your Foster Pet Adopted in Two Weeks

Use this resource as a guide to help your dog foster parents get their charges adopted in 14 days or less!

Marketing Checklist for Horse Adoption Organizations

Use our checklist to ensure you’re following marketing best practices for your website, social media, email, and more to adopt out more equines.

Read And Relax: Animal Enrichment Program

At the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, volunteers read to dogs to provide enrichment and reduce stress.

Animal Shelter Population Rounds

One of the most effective ways of minimizing animals' length of stay is through the use of Population Rounds (also referred to as daily shelter rounds). Learn how, when, and why to perform this daily task.

Stress and Animal Protection Work

Animal welfare workers can find ways to harness the energy that comes with stress, create coping strategies for managers, and prevent staff burnout.

Marketing Checklist for Animal Shelters and Rescues

Use this marketing checklist to make sure your adoptable dogs and cats are getting maximum exposure to potential adopters.

They Did It: ‘Name Your Price’ Cat Adoption Event

Think holding a “Name Your Price” adoption event means no income? Think again! One small shelter in Minnesota tried it with great success!

Animal Weight Monitoring Form

This form can help shelter staff monitor the weight fluctuations of individual animals.

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