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Every shelter has pets who stay longer than expected. The two-year-old dog who has been walked by every volunteer. The senior cat who gets passed over for kittens. The bonded pair people admire but hesitate to commit to. When length of stay climbs past 30, 60, or 90 days, the instinct is to increase exposure. […]
Fall and early winter strain your supplies more than any other season. Dogs and cats come in cold, damp, and hungry. Bedding breaks down faster. Staff burn through gloves, slip leads, and heating pads. A seasonal shelter supply drive helps you build a cushion before December hits. It also allows your team can focus on […]
October brings pumpkins, costumes, and candy—but also plenty of risks for pets in shelters and foster homes. As a shelter manager, you’re already balancing staff, volunteers, and community events. Planning ahead for seasonal hazards can prevent emergencies, reduce stress for animals, and keep adoption opportunities on track. Chocolate, Candy, and Curious Paws Halloween candy is […]
Animal shelters are trusted voices in the community, especially when it comes to safety. One of the simplest ways to keep your audience informed—and show your shelter as a resource—is through safety-focused social media graphics. These graphics serve two purposes: they protect pets by sharing timely reminders, and they keep your shelter’s social presence active […]
Every shelter knows the story. One week it’s bottle-baby kittens, the next it’s a litter of puppies, and before long, a sick or injured dog or cat arrives needing a safe place to heal. The need for fosters never takes a paws. Fostering saves lives. But the public doesn’t always know how big a difference […]
We know that time is tight and resources are stretched in the shelter world. That’s why we’re excited to announce our newest tool: the Medicine Dose Calculator—designed specifically for animal shelters and rescues. This easy-to-use tool offers general dosage guidelines for common medications used in shelter medicine, including antibiotics and dewormers for both dogs and […]