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During the pandemic, we learned about the power of foster to fundamentally transform our organizations. Remember when shelter after shelter showed photos of rows
- June 15, 2021
- Kristen Hassen and Kelly Duer
Among the greatest challenges for shelters right now is the lack of available foster homes. What most shelters don’t realize is there are a
- June 14, 2021
- Kelly Duer and Kristen Hassen
Download the Director’s Checklist for Urgent Kennel Census Reduction now. As life slowly returns to a semblance of normal, animal shelters are once again
- June 10, 2021
- Kristen Hassen
Summertime across the U.S. means high temperatures and hot sun, which also means this is the time of year when dogs are most at
- June 7, 2021
- Kristen Hassen
And how can they support each other? In Philadelphia, PA, children who are aging out of the foster care system, otherwise known as “opportunity
- May 25, 2021
- Ligianel Martinez
In today’s world with so much uncertainty humans hold close the things that ground us, family, friendship, hobbies, and for so many, our animal
The days of the volunteer dog walker are not over, but other roles are changing. Shelter staff and volunteers have adapted to match a
- December 8, 2020
- Ligianel Martinez
My descent into irresponsible pet ownership began when I was just eight and received a white bunny rabbit as an Easter present. My parents
- November 24, 2020
- Kristen Hassen
With employment rates plummeting and the pending eviction crisis, the need for food, toiletries and other essentials is at an all-time high. A recent
- November 17, 2020
- Kasey Spain
“Friends of” organizations are the superpower secret weapon for municipal shelters that are ready to do more and save more animals. We had the
- November 11, 2020
Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control used to hold microchip clinics around their community in Charlotte, North Carolina. Visiting pet supermarkets and animal related
- November 3, 2020
- Kasey Spain
Picture this. There is a large white vehicle in your driveway and someone in uniform knocks on your door. How would you react? Seeing
- October 23, 2020
- Ligianel Martinez