Wednesday July 24th, 2019
Public Information Request 101: Get the Information You Need
Do you want or need to access data or information from an animal shelter? Writing a public information request is easier than you think. Learn how in just 10 minutes!
Read MoreThursday July 11th, 2019
AmPA! and APA! Staff Members Named Shelter Medicine Heroes for FeLV Stewardship
In June, 2019, Monica Frenden, Maddie's Director of Feline Lifesaving at American Pets Alive!, and Natascha Hamman, FeLV Program Manager at Austin Pets Alive!, were named Shelter Medicine Heroes by the Association of Animal Welfare Advancement and Id...
Read MoreTuesday July 9th, 2019
Five Undeniable Signs that Foster Really is the Future of Animal Welfare
One of the many positive changes includes the way we house animals in our care, as shelters are becoming gradually more foster-centric. Eventually, foster care will be recognized as more than a luxury program and will become a foundation of our work.
Read MoreTuesday July 2nd, 2019
Driving Up the Convenience: Pima Animal Care Center Offers Drive-Thru Style Microchipping
In just two weeks, over 800 dogs and cats were microchipped through the drive-thru clinic at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. The shelter anticipates that over 1,000 animals will be chipped in total during the two week pop-up event ending ...
Read MoreMonday June 24th, 2019
#Savetheroosters: Lifesaving Protocol for Placing Former Fighting Roosters
In 2016, Austin Animal Center decided to try to rehome 26 fighting roosters. They set out to save even just one rooster and asked the community for help. Within six hours of making these former fighting birds available, every single rooster was adopt...
Read MoreWednesday June 19th, 2019
Four AmPA! Resources to Build a Safety Net for Cats with Panleuk
Read MoreThursday May 30th, 2019
What is No Kill?
No Kill means every pet’s life is worth saving. No exceptions. The authors? A group of expert, lifesaving animal shelter directors from around the country. The goal? Create an expansive definition for No Kill to carry us into the future.
Read MoreFriday May 24th, 2019
“Why did it take so long for us to realize that killing animals is not the solution?" El Paso Animal Services Director reflects on lifesaving change
In just over a year, El Paso Animal Services Director, Paula Powell has turned the municipal shelter into a beacon of hope for the more than 27,000 cats and dogs who come through its doors each year. Powell, who had managed the parks department in El...
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