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Access the latest blogs, resources and more for animal welfare professionals from Outcomes for Pets Consulting.

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Should we do this?

Should We Do This?

  • March 2, 2026
AI in animal sheters

How to Use AI Right Now

  • January 29, 2026
big dogs adoption

10 Free Fixes to Move More Big Dogs

  • January 23, 2026
Two happy dogs in a car. One dog is tan and the other is dark brown

The Trouble with Always and Never

  • January 13, 2026
Brown, pit bull dog laying next to small chihuhaha on a dog bed in a home

The Power of Chunking

  • July 16, 2025

Verbs, Not Labels: Better Dog Behavior Documentation + The News!

  • June 27, 2025

Toolkits

Access free toolkits developed in collaboration with national animal welfare organizations. Interested in building a toolkit with Outcomes for Pets Consulting? Contact us.

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Fostering Connections: A Guide to Strengthening Volunteer and Foster Programs

In collaboration with Pedigree Foundation
Create effective volunteer and foster programs for your organization.
Dog Day Out Starter Guide - VCA Charities and Outcomes for Pets Consulting

Dog Day Out Starter Guide

In collaboration with VCA Charities
Implement a field-trip program for shelter dogs.
From Intake to Engagement: Keeping and Getting More Lost Pets Home

From Intake to Engagement: Keeping and Getting More Lost Pets Home

In collaboration with Petco Love
Get more lost pets home and out of your shelter.
Bark to Basics - Creative Adoption Ideas for Dogs

Bark to Basics: Creative Adoption Ideas for Dog Adoptions

In collaboration with Pedigree Foundation
Use these creative ideas to get more dogs adopted.
Pedigree Foundation: Build Your Dog Adoption Super Highway

Build Your Dog Adoption Super Highway: Increasing Engagement with Your Community

In collaboration with Pedigree Foundation
Increase engagement with your community and get more pets adopted faster.

Resources

How to Document Common Dog Behaviors in Shelters

A guide to better behavior data documentation to help shelter dogs get adopted faster.

Evidence Supporting a Home-Based Approach to Pet Sheltering

Research supporting foster care programs as a way to reduce stress and improve adoption outcomes.

Animal Services Monthly Data and Reporting Basics

An overview of data collection and reporting basics for animal shelters.

Using AI at Work for Animal Welfare Professionals

A practical guide to using AI tools in animal welfare work.

Communicating on Your Own Terms: A Simple Guide for Animal Shelter and Rescue Professionals

An internal and external communication guide for animal shelter and rescue professionals.

Animal Shelter Intakes and Outcomes Explained

An overview of the intake and outcome categories used to track animal movement through shelters.

Webinars & Videos

Building Programs Based on Intake Data

In collaboration with HASS Live Webinar (2021)

The Transparent Shelter, Building Trust with Your Community

In collaboration with American Pets Alive! Conference (2019)

Lifesaving Programs for At-Risk Dogs

In collaboration with Maddie’s Fund (2016)
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Expert guidance for shelters and rescues that increases adoptions, reduces burnout, and saves more lives.
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