Shelter & Rescue Work : How-To Guides

Puppies being rescued
Use your shelter data to increase lifesaving. Want to increase your shelter’s save rate?...Read More
Small gray and white kitten being bottle fed by a gloved hand
Nom nom nom ... Rosebud is ready for her lunch! Sam is fostering Rosebud and shares how she bottle-feeds kittens from the comfort of her living room....Read More
person and dog sitting together and smiling
One of the most common reasons that people give up a pet is because they are moving and decide they cannot take the animal....Read More
Woman with her white three-legged cat sitting on a couch
Three-legged dogs and three-legged cats — also called "tripods" or "tripaws" — can live long and healthy lives with minimal adjustments to compensate for their missing limb...Read More
Dog who has a tendency to guard his resources is learning self-control by sitting.
Why this cue is useful for your dog to know: Guarding resources (food, toys, locations, etc.) is a common and natural behavior in many dogs....Read More
Dog guarding a toy from being taken by a woman
Why this is useful for your dog to know: Guarding resources (food, toys, locations, etc.) is a common and natural behavior in many dogs....Read More
This dog knows his name.
Why this cue is useful for your dog to know: Teaching a dog to pay attention (i.e., give you eye contact) when you say his name can be convenient and very ...Read More
Multiple people petting a brown-and-white puppy as part of the puppy socialization plan
The primary puppy socialization period — the period of a puppy’s life when it is most important to expos...Read More
This couple and their two dogs found a pet-friendly rental house.
Anyone who rents knows how difficult it can be to find a decent place to live. Looking for just the right rental, in the right location, at the right price is hard....Read More
Beautiful black-and-gray dog who was adopted in part because of his well-written pet profile on our website
Are you looking to rehome a pet or hoping to help your foster pet get adopted?...Read More