Animal shelters and rescue groups have gained a reputation of being unwelcoming to people seeking pets. Saving more pets than we’re currently saving depends on finding a way to turn that perception around. But now?
As part of its new “Adopters Welcome” program, Animal Sheltering Magazine and HSUS are presenting a series of free webinars designed to answer that question:
- Introducing “Adopters Welcome” Approach: Finding, Engaging and Supporting Adopters
Archived - Learn how approaching adoptions from a fresh perspective can help you increase happy matches. Walk away with an optimistic and research based perspective on potential homes and learn the importance of the adopter’s perspective.
- Adopters Welcome Policies: Remove Barriers and Increase Options for Pets in Your Program
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Do your adoption policies help you attract potential adopters? Discover how your policies can support more good homes or work against your goal of increased adoptions. - Adopters Welcome Counseling: Preparing Your Team to Engage and Support Adopters
Wednesday, August 5, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
Conversation-based adoption counseling combines customer service and matchmaking. Hear from experts in the field to learn how to set the groundwork for conversation-based adoption counseling and to find the right fit between adopters and animals. - Adopters Welcome Counseling: Practicing the Conversation
Wednesday, September 2, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
A basic conversation can be transformed into one that builds a relationship between your agency and adopters. This session will provide tips and tricks you can use when implementing a conversation-based adoption program that you can use immediately. - Adopters Welcome Marketing: Find and Attract More Adopters
Wednesday, October 7, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
Uncover barriers to adoption that can be overcome with strategic marketing.
Get more information on “Adopters Welcome,” and download a free manual, here.
Also of interest:
Is it just too hard to adopt a pet?