This is the second in a post in a two-part series by Erin Ellis, Community Engagement Director of Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) about their youth volunteer program. This post highlights two former youth volunteers in a “Where are they now?” fashion. Read the first post. At Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT), we had no… Learn More
This guest post is the first in a two-part series by Erin Ellis, Community Engagement Director of Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) about their youth volunteer program and the impact it’s had since its inception in 2008. At the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT), we have always strived to have a very inclusive volunteer program.… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How one rescue organization is using stipends to find foster homes for dogs who are harder to place Dogs and cats who need to be the only pet in the home can be difficult to find placement for in adoptive and… Learn More
Dogs and cats who need to be the only pet in the home can be difficult to find placement for in adoptive and foster homes. This can result in longer shelter stays while a home is sought that fits their needs. While finding home-based placement more quickly for these pets is a common conundrum among… Learn More
Working in a mission-driven field like animal welfare, where we give so much of ourselves to pets and people, makes taking care of ourselves that much more important. The ways we can practice self-care are endless, from exercising, listening to music, being outside, talking with friends, watching a good movie and of course, playing with… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The Best Friends 2021 national dataset has arrived This month, Best Friends Animal Society published its 2021 dataset. While there were some setbacks, there is plenty to be optimistic about. In 2021, the save rate increased from 79% to 83%. According… Learn More
This month, Best Friends Animal Society published its 2021 dataset. While there were some setbacks, there is plenty to be optimistic about. In 2021, the save rate increased from 79% to 83%. According to its blog, “The number of animals who didn’t leave shelters alive ticked up by only 2.3% to 355,000 in 2021, which… Learn More
Beginning in July, we will combine Monday’s Shelter and Rescue Support call with Friday’s Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup call. These collaborative calls have been so invaluable to many, and they’re about to get even better. These calls will give your organization space to interact with other subject matter experts, review groundbreaking research, discuss operational challenges,… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Implement pet support services with this free course Looking to add more pet support services for your community? Maddie’s® University’s free, self-paced course, Pet Support Services, is for you! By offering pet support services, you will help keep pets with their… Learn More
Looking to add more pet support services for your community? Maddie’s® University’s free, self-paced course, Pet Support Services, is for you! By offering pet support services, you will help keep pets with their families and out of your shelter. Pet Support Services programs are not hard to implement; you can start by retraining your current… Learn More