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Regular People Still Don’t Know What Animal Shelters Do. How to Fix It and Why It Matters.

What’s the Deal with Managed Intake?

Court case animals: How the animal criminal justice system is failing animal victims of cruelty and neglect

Dr. Kate Hurley's Take on the Animal Shelter Crisis and Advice for Animal Advocates

Dr. Kate Hurley’s Take on the Animal Shelter Crisis and Advice for Animal Advocates

Dr. Kate Hurley's Take on the Animal Shelter Crisis and Advice for Animal Advocates

Dr. Kate Hurley’s Take on the Animal Shelter Crisis and Advice for Animal Advocates

Avian flu is likely to impact cats in animal shelters – here’s what you need to know

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 for animal shelters

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

Animal Shelter Intakes and Outcomes Explained

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

Get Long Stay Dogs Adopted Faster!

Practical ideas to help long-stay dogs get adopted faster.

Animal Shelter Applications and Questionnaires, Reimagined

Reimagined questionnaire templates for adoption, foster, owner surrender, and more.

Animal Services Monthly Data and Reporting: Standards for Maximum Transparency

Eleven data points and example reports for maximum transparency in your community.

Companion Animal Welfare Values Orientations

An overview of three competing responses to the traditional pound model.

What New Animal Shelter and Animal Services Leaders Need to Learn in the First Year

A guide to everything new animal shelter directors need to learn in their first year.

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)
Expert guidance for shelters and rescues that increases adoptions, reduces burnout, and saves more lives.