Shelter & Rescue Work : How-To Guides

There are many ways to promote animal shelter dogs like this pooch, aptly named Charmer.
Animal Shelter Dogs: Promoting Them for Adoption
This two-part action kit provides resources and examples of ways to promote shelter dogs in order to increase their chances of adoption....Read More
Medium-sized black dog and woman
Animal Welfare Coalition-Building Action Kit
Table of contents Why coalitions are important Steps for creating a coalition:...Read More
Dog chewing on rope. Providing chew toys can help solve some dog behavior problems like inappropriate chewing out of boredom.
Dog Bites: How to Manage a Dog Willing to Bite
Having a dog with behavior problems can be difficult....Read More
Black pug smiling at the camera
End Puppy Mills: Write Legislators and Newspapers
Writing tips: Get right to the point in your first few sentences....Read More
This pitbull dog is enjoying agility training, an enrichment activity offered in some specialized programs at animal shelters.
Enrichment for Dogs in Shelters
This action kit provides ways to increase the adoptability of shelter dogs by enriching their day-to-day lives in the shelter....Read More
White and gray cat in a kennel playing with an interactive toy, with a pink enclosed bed
Enrichment for Shelter Cats
Historically, food, water and shelter have been considered the basic necessities of survival, and the essentials that all animal shelters must supply cats for humane care....Read More
How To Conduct Successful Adoption Events
How To Conduct Successful Adoption Events
A successful adoption event — one that draws a crowd and results in many adoptions — benefits all the animals at area shelters and rescue groups because it publicizes your ...Read More
This dog and cat have been introduced properly and are getting along very well.
How to Introduce a Dog to a Cat
Some dogs do fine living with cats; others simply cannot live safely with felines....Read More
Hand on a boxer mix dog
How to Pass a No-Kill Resolution in Your City
Creating Safe, Humane Communities for People and Pets Table of contents Introduction...Read More
Couple with their two dogs. They run their own small animal welfare organization.
How to Start a Rescue or Other Animal Nonprofit
This manual includes a plan for how to start an animal welfare organization, including writing a mission statement, setting goals, establishing a board of directors, defini...Read More
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