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20201119	Blog	blog	No challenge was too big for this Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipient in New Jersey	No challenge was too big for this Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipient in New Jersey November 19, 2020 When Covid-19 hit Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in Plainfield, NJ, their animal shelter population was higher than usual. They had 70 additional dogs and cats on top of their normal population, due to a hoarding case. Thankfully when they put out the call to their community, they experienced an increase in both foster caregivers and adoptions.…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1000,topic1042,,
20191111	Blog	blog	#MaddieMonday: Apply for a Maddie’s Apprenticeship Program, nationwide fostering study and more!	#MaddieMonday: Apply for a Maddie’s Apprenticeship Program, nationwide fostering study and more! November 11, 2019 Apply today! Maddie's® Apprenticeship Program application deadline is November 22, 2019. Maddie's® Apprenticeship Program is an exciting opportunity for shelters and rescue organizations to share ideas and strategies to improve lifesaving. Through a blended learning experience, both direct hands-on and online, organizations looking to improve their practices will benefit from the wisdom shared by well…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1042,
20191104	Blog	blog	#MaddieMonday: All aboard The Foster Express Challenge, apprenticeship application updates and more!	#MaddieMonday: All aboard The Foster Express Challenge, apprenticeship application updates and more! November 4, 2019 All aboard The Foster Express Challenge! Expedite your lifesaving this holiday season with short-term foster care. We will be awarding $55,000 in grants to shelters across the United States! Registration closes Friday, November 8th. UPDATE: The application window for Maddie's® Apprenticeship Program opens on November 11th (not today)! Maddie's® Apprenticeship Program is an…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1042,
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Cash and Counting: The Importance of Data in Grantmaking	Cash and Counting: The Importance of Data in Grantmaking Jodi Buckman, ASPCA and Shelly Thompson, Maddie's FundJuly 2019 In this session you'll hear from two grant makers, Maddie's Fund^® and the ASPCA, about the importance of data in grant evaluation and funding decisions. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e	topic1020,topic1022,topic1024,topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1048,
20190529	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 7: Getting to the Close and Creating an Action Plan	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 7: Getting to the Close and Creating an Action Plan Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 7 of 7: Getting to the Close and Creating an Action Plan.	e	topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,
20190528	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 2: Build Relationships	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 2: Build Relationships Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 2 of 7: Build Relationships.	e	topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,
20190528	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 3: Setting Goals and Building a Team	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 3: Setting Goals and Building a Team Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 3 of 7: Setting Goals and Building a Team.	e	topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,
20190528	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 4: Understand Your Prospects	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 4: Understand Your Prospects Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 4 of 7: Understand Your Prospects.	e	topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,
20190528	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 5: Who is a Prospect?	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 5: Who is a Prospect? Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 5 of 7: Who is a Prospect?	e	topic1028,topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,
20190528	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 6: How to Ask For Money in Person	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 6: How to Ask For Money in Person Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 6 of 7: How to Ask For Money in Person.	e	topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,
20190524	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 1: How Big is Big? Getting Your Board on Board and Identifying Prospects	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 1: How Big is Big? Getting Your Board on Board and Identifying Prospects Amy EisensteinMarch 2019 In this seminar you will learn how to ask and receive more major gifts this year. Part 1 of 4: Getting Your Board on Board and Identifying Prospects.	e	topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,
20190524	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 2: Cultivation: Relationship Building	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 2: Cultivation: Relationship Building Amy EisensteinMarch 2019 In this seminar you will learn how to ask and receive more major gifts this year. Part 2 of 4: Cultivation: Relationship Building.	e	topic24,topic86,topic88,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,
20190524	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 3: Solicitation: Asking for the Gift	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 3: Solicitation: Asking for the Gift Amy EisensteinMarch 2019 In this seminar you will learn how to ask and receive more major gifts this year. Talk 3 of 4: Solicitation: Asking for the Gift	e	topic24,topic86,topic88,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,
20190524	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 4: Setting a Goal and Staying on Track	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 4: Setting a Goal and Staying on Track Amy EisensteinMarch 2019 In this seminar you will learn how to ask and receive more major gifts this year. Part 4 of 4: Setting a Goal and Staying on Track.	e	topic24,topic86,topic88,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,
20190524	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 1: Introduction to Fundraising	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 1: Introduction to Fundraising Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 1 of 7: Introduction to Fundraising.	e	topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,
20190509	Presentation	presentation	The First 72 Hours: A Model Intake and Animal Flow Process for Disease Prevention	The First 72 Hours: A Model Intake and Animal Flow Process for Disease Prevention Faith Wright, Ellen Jefferson DVM, Jordana Moerbe, Paula Medrano and Amelia NusbaumMarch 2019 Join American Pets Alive! staff as they discuss an intake and animal flow process designed to help you prevent outbreaks and ensure live outcomes.	e,s,v	topic1,topic37,topic50,topic86,topic95,topic97,topic57,topic80,topic83,topic1001,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1010,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,topic1036,topic1044,
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Animal Protection Officers: Using a Community-based Approach to Measurably Reduce Intake in the Field	Animal Protection Officers: Using a Community-based Approach to Measurably Reduce Intake in the Field Mark Sloat, Program Manager, Austin Animal Center and April Moore, Engagement Manager, Austin Animal CenterMarch 2019 This session will teach approaches that value the human-animal bond, redefine 'animals in need,' and engage community members, shelter staff, and volunteers to solve problems together.	e,s	topic1,topic15,topic18,topic19,topic25,topic32,topic37,topic50,topic86,topic95,topic105,topic1001,topic1028,topic1033,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1004,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1010,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Solutions for the Top Five Reasons Dogs are Dying in Shelters	Solutions for the Top Five Reasons Dogs are Dying in Shelters Mike Kaviani, Director, Orange County Animal Care and Aaron Caldwell, Dog Behavior Co-Manager, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 The presentation will provide you with practical and manageable solutions for the top five reasons dogs are dying and being killed in shelters today.	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1008,topic1011,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1020,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1038,topic1039,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1048,	dogs
20190507	Presentation	presentation	Analyzing Length of Stay: Make Your Animals Ready and Move Them Fast	Analyzing Length of Stay: Make Your Animals Ready and Move Them Fast Teresa Johnson, CEO/Executive Officer and Chief Lifesaving Officer, Kansas City Pet Project and Michele Figueroa, Operations Manager, Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2019 Time wasted means animal lives lost, leave this session with a plan to move animals through your shelter more quickly.	e,s,v	topic1,topic37,topic48,topic86,topic90,topic97,topic105,topic57,topic1001,topic1028,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1039,topic1004,topic1008,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,
20190501	Presentation	presentation	Why Are Big Dogs So Hard to Save? Identifying and Maintaining Adequate Capacity	Why Are Big Dogs So Hard to Save? Identifying and Maintaining Adequate Capacity Ellen Jefferson, DVM Executive Director, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 Learn about the essential programs, best practices, and core philosophies needed to start saving big dogs in your communities.	e,s	topic3,topic5,topic12,topic15,topic37,topic86,topic90,topic97,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,	dogs
20190430	Presentation	presentation	Nuts and Bolts of Large-scale Cat and Dog Foster Programs	Nuts and Bolts of Large-scale Cat and Dog Foster Programs Kelly Duer, Monica Frenden, Regan Goins and Lorian EpsteinMarch 2019 Learn from experts the details of setting up and implementing a large-scale foster program.	e,s	topic32,topic46,topic51,topic86,topic91,topic97,topic98,topic1024,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,	cats
20190430	Presentation	presentation	Proactive Return to Owner Programs	Proactive Return to Owner Programs Shyanne Schull, Director, Washoe County Regional Animal Services, and Paula Powell, Director, El Paso Animal ServicesMarch 2019 Learn about how two very large animal shelters reached higher live release rates by attaining Return to Owner rates over 25% - way above best practice!	e,s	topic8,topic15,topic36,topic53,topic86,topic89,topic97,topic1033,topic1044,topic1046,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1046,topic1036,topic1044,
20190430	Presentation	presentation	Save Lives in Space Crises	Save Lives in Space Crises Michele Figueroa, Christi Metropole and Faith WrightMarch 2019 Learn how to not end lives due to temporary space shortages by pulling other levers that will decrease the pressure that you feel.	e,p,s	topic1,topic15,topic32,topic37,topic42,topic46,topicabc69d60-cba0-42e6-bce1-33c405d8c58b,topic50,topic86,topic89,topic90,topic93,topic97,topic1001,topic1033,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1010,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1046,topic1036,topic1044,topic1001,topic1003,topic1036,topic1044,topic1048,
20190430	Presentation	presentation	Saving Dogs with Behavioral Challenges	Saving Dogs with Behavioral Challenges Aaron Caldwell, Dog Behavior Co-Manager, Austin Pets Alive! and Mike Kaviani, Director, OC Animal CareMarch 2019 Viewers will learn about cutting edge ways to solve non-shelter created behavior problems in shelter dogs.	e,f,s	topic17,topic20,topic21,topic23,topic25,topic26,topic37,topic38,topic52,topic86,topic89,topic90,topic94,topic97,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1004,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1020,topic1023,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1046,topic1036,topic1044,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1036,topic1044,	dogs
20190430	Article	article	Scrutinize and Market the Euthanasia List	Scrutinize and Market the Euthanasia List Clare Callison, Canine Lifesaving Advisor, Maddie's^® Lifesaving AcademyMarch 2019 This talk explores why it's important to understand exactly which animals are dying in your municipal shelter and how to let people help you get them out alive.	e,f,s	topic32,topic37,topic38,topic42,topic46,topic48,topic50,topic86,topic87,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1038,topic1039,topic1004,topic1010,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,
20190430	Presentation	presentation	The Modern Municipal Animal Agency	The Modern Municipal Animal Agency Sarah Aguilar, April Moore, Lee Ann Shenefiel and Mark SloatMarch 2019 Learn how modern shelters develop targeted neighborhood programs that serve the larger community's desire to be no-kill while serving the public safety needs of specific areas.	e	topic8,topic24,topic32,topic37,topic48,topic86,topic1038,topic1040,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1039,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190430	Presentation	presentation	The Pet Resource Center: A Better Alternative to the Intake Department	The Pet Resource Center: A Better Alternative to the Intake Department Mark Sloat, April Moore and Bennett SimonsenMarch 2019 How "The Pet Resource Center" is a modern model for a successful alternative to traditional intake centers.	e,s	topic1,topic8,topic48,topic50,topic53,topic86,topic1001,topic1038,topic1039,topic1004,topic1010,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190430	Presentation	presentation	Transport Programs: Get Pets to Safety	Transport Programs: Get Pets to Safety Clare Callison, Canine Lifesaving Advisor, Maddie's^® Lifesaving AcademyMarch 2019 Hear how your average "Texas brown dogs" are making a big splash in places as far as Oregon, Connecticut, and even Italy!	e,s	topic2,topic15,topic16,topic24,topic50,topic86,topic1033,topic1033,topic1037,topic1033,topic1034,topic1038,topic1040,topic1004,topic1010,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190429	Presentation	presentation	Building No-kill Culture Throughout Your Organization - panel	Building No-kill Culture Throughout Your Organization - panel Shelly Thompson, Rebecca Guinn, Tawny Hammond, Marc Peralta and Makena Yarbrough, March 2019 In this panel discussion, animal welfare leaders discuss how to instill a positive, no-kill culture in our shelters, rescues, and service centers.	e,s	topic37,topic53,topic86,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190429	Presentation	presentation	Conquer Fear and Doubt: Managing Your Team Through Change and Controversy - panel	Conquer Fear and Doubt: Managing Your Team Through Change and Controversy - panel Tawny Hammond, Jose Ocano, Mike Kaviani and Paula PowellMarch 2019 Learn how to be a motivating people manager and help your team reach their goals - even through change and controversy.	e,s	topic86,topic87,topic88,topic89,topic90,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,topic1044,topic1046,topic1036,topic1044,
20190429	Presentation	presentation	Contagious Diseases: Euthanasia is Not the Answer	Contagious Diseases: Euthanasia is Not the Answer Alexis Bardzinski, DVM Medical Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Jennifer Wilcox, DVM Director of Vet Services, Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2019 In this session, two veterinary experts will discuss how to handle disease outbreaks medically, handle the PR, and handle the operations that must continue.	e,s,v	topic25,topic28,topic37,topic41,topic57,topic79,topic83,topic86,topic95,topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
20190429	Presentation	presentation	Dog Medical Care on a Shoestring Budget	Dog Medical Care on a Shoestring Budget Alexis Bardzinski, Medical Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Jennifer Wilcox, DVM Director of Vet Services, Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2019 How to spend the least amount of money as possible so that your medical resources can be spread among all those pets that need you.	e,s,v	topic25,topic28,topic37,topic41,topic48,topic57,topic86,topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1038,topic1039,topic1004,topic1008,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190429	Presentation	presentation	High Volume Foster Programs for Cats and Dogs	High Volume Foster Programs for Cats and Dogs Monica Frenden, Regan Goins and Lorian EpsteinMarch 2019 Learn how to rethink foster care in terms of capacity and expand the concept of what animals should be considered for foster.	e,f,s	topic46,topic50,topic51,topic86,topic87,topic91,topic97,topic98,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1010,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,	cats
20190429	Presentation	presentation	How to Run A Sustainable, Low Budget, No Kill Municipal Shelter	How to Run A Sustainable, Low Budget, No Kill Municipal Shelter Cheryl Schneider, Director of Animal Services, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and Lindsey Huffman, Director of Lifesaving Programs, Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCAMarch 2019 Successful shelter leaders share their knowledge on how to run a no-kill organization even when you have a very limited budget.	e,s	topic24,topic37,topic48,topic86,topic97,topic1038,topic1040,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1039,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,
20190429	Presentation	presentation	Momentum in Texas Sheltering Communities	Momentum in Texas Sheltering Communities Michael Bricker, Jay Garrett, Jr., Steven Greene, Paula Powell, Ed Jamison and Dr. Michael WhiteMarch 2019 Learn from animal welfare experts about how Texas is getting to no-kill status.	e,s,v	topic37,topic86,topic95,topic97,topic105,topic1028,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,topic1036,topic1044,
20190426	Presentation	presentation	Shelter Data: How to Get It, Use It and Read It	Shelter Data: How to Get It, Use It and Read It Rory Adams, Executive Director, Tucson Pets Alive!March 2019 This is an in-depth presentation on shelter data: how to get it, read it, and use it to influence change.	e,s,v	topic37,topic48,topic50,topic86,topic87,topic88,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1039,topic1004,topic1010,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,
20190426	Presentation	presentation	Social Science: Informed Animal Welfare	Social Science: Informed Animal Welfare Katy Loughney, Economic Impact Advisor, University of Denver's Institute for Human-Animal ConnectionMarch 2019 This talk covers research aimed at connecting animal welfare policies and programs to human and community health.	e,s	topic8,topic32,topic37,topic53,topic86,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190426	Presentation	presentation	State Level No-kill Advocacy	State Level No-kill Advocacy Debra Griggs, Deborah Schutt and Davyd SmithMarch 2019 This discussion revolves around states in the U.S. that have had state-wide efforts to transform to no-kill.	e,s	topic37,topic86,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Combatting Anti-No Kill Extremism	Combatting Anti-No Kill Extremism Debra Griggs, President, Virginia Federation of Humane Societies, and Davyd Smith, President, No Kill ColoradoMarch 2019 Watch this presentation to learn what anti no-kill extremism looks like and how to cope with it.	e,s	topic8,topic37,topic48,topic86,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1039,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Demystifying No-kill Laws: The Nuts and Bolts of Ordinances	Demystifying No-kill Laws: The Nuts and Bolts of Ordinances Ryan Clinton, Attorney and Founder, FixAustin.orgMarch 2019 Viewers will learn the nuts and bolts of various animal welfare ordinances, including stray holds, caretakers, and Austin's No Kill plan.	e	topic37,topic86,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Effective Negotiation Skills and Techniques to Achieve Lifesaving	Effective Negotiation Skills and Techniques to Achieve Lifesaving Saskia Boisot, MD, Founder of the No Kill Shelter Alliance and Co-Founder of Save More Kill Less, and Paula Powell, Director of Animal Services, El Paso Animal ServicesMarch 2019 Know when to stand your ground, when to compromise, and most importantly, how to communicate effectively so that people want to help you achieve your goals.	e	topic8,topic32,topic37,topic86,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Know the Law: Liability in Shelters and Rescues	Know the Law: Liability in Shelters and Rescues Ryan Clinton, Attorney and Founder, FixAustin.orgMarch 2019 Learn how shelters and rescue groups can implement strategies to limit their liability for saving lives.	e,s	topic37,topic86,topic95,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Legislative Advocacy: Influence Laws and Ordinances	Legislative Advocacy: Influence Laws and Ordinances Laura Donahue, Katie Jarl and Lorri MichelMarch 2019 This session will teach you how to move legislation towards supporting lifesaving efforts.	e	topic86,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Lifesaving in the Deep South	Lifesaving in the Deep South Karen Sheppard, DVM, Director, Huntsville Animal Services, and Ginny Sims, Executive Director, Southern Pines Animal ShelterMarch 2019 Hear the heartwarming and touching tales from two incredible leaders who have transformed seemingly impossible parts of the U.S. into true lifesaving communities.	e,s	topic37,topic48,topic86,topic97,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1039,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,
20190425	Presentation	presentation	No-kill Political Advocacy: How to Gain and Keep Political Support	No-kill Political Advocacy: How to Gain and Keep Political Support Ryan Clinton, Attorney, Founder, FixAustin.orgMarch 2019 Learn how animal advocates in Austin, Texas put No Kill on the city's public policy agenda and how you can do the same in your community.	e	topic37,topic86,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Save Rate: Upward Bound - Exceed the 50% Benchmark - panel	Save Rate: Upward Bound - Exceed the 50% Benchmark - panel Marc Peralta, Sgt. Karl Bailey, Michele Figueroa, Teresa Johnson, Jose Ocano and Cheryl SchneiderMarch 1, 2019 This lively panel discussion will shed light on the experiences of the expert leaders who brought their communities past a 50% live release rate.	e,s	topic24,topic37,topic42,topic86,topic53,topic1038,topic1040,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Save Rate: Exceed the 80% Benchmark - panel	Save Rate: Exceed the 80% Benchmark - panel Makena Yarbrough, Rebecca Guinn, Tawny Hammond, Ed Jamison and Paula PowellMarch 2019 Attendees will learn about the experiences of people who successfully broached 80% and beyond save rates.	e,s	topic37,topic48,topic86,topic97,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1039,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Becoming No-kill	Becoming No-kill Ryan Clinton, Attorney and Founder, FixAustin.orgMarch 2019 Join attorney Ryan Clinton, founder of Fix Austin, as he kicks off the conference by sharing the obstacles, challenges, successes, and strategies that Austin faced on their journey to no-kill.	e,s	topicabc69d60-cba0-42e6-bce1-33c405d8c58b,topic48,topic50,topic86,topic95,topic97,topic1038,topic1039,topic1004,topic1010,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,topic1036,topic1044,topic1048,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Blueprint to a Successful No-kill Journey	Blueprint to a Successful No-kill Journey Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Executive Director of Austin Pets Alive! and American Pets Alive!March 2019 Join Dr. Ellen Jefferson as she guides you step-by-step through what are considered Best Practice metrics in outcomes, intakes, and the 12 programmatic ingredients of lifesaving.	e,s,v	topic1,topic15,topic24,topic37,topic48,topic50,topic86,topic95,topic97,topic1001,topic1033,topic1038,topic1040,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1039,topic1004,topic1010,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,topic1036,topic1044,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Enlightened Leadership: Daily Decisions and Beyond	Enlightened Leadership: Daily Decisions and Beyond Kristen Auerbach, Rebecca Guinn, Tawny Hammond, Paula Powell and Cheryl SchneiderMarch 2019 Join us in this panel discussion as some of the most integral no-kill leaders share what it means to them to lead with a no-kill philosophy.	e,s	topic37,topic86,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Keynote: The Transparent Shelter, Building Trust with Your Community	Keynote: The Transparent Shelter, Building Trust with Your Community Kristen Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2019 In this session, no-kill leader, Kristen Auerbach, will tackle two separate but important topics in order for you to be one with your community.	e,s	topic8,topic12,topic37,topic42,topic86,topic53,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Key Performance Indicators: Resources, Responsibility and Results	Key Performance Indicators: Resources, Responsibility and Results Ellen Jefferson, DVM and David MeyerMarch 2019 In this fundamental session, join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and David Meyer as they explain how to prioritize goals and benchmark against them all along the way so that you can achieve success.	e,s	topic24,topic32,topic37,topic42,topic43,topic48,topic86,topic1038,topic1040,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1024,topic1038,topic1039,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Build Team Resilience - panel	Build Team Resilience - panel Rebecca Guinn and Ed JamisonMarch 2019 Join this presentation and get the insider tips on how to cultivate a team of resilience and how to build strong teams that will rally around you.	e,s,v	topic37,topic42,topic86,topic95,topic97,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,topic1036,topic1044,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Create Leaders from Within: Build a Succession Plan	Create Leaders from Within: Build a Succession Plan Lisa Ward and Ed JamisonMarch 2019 So, you're a no-kill shelter leader, but what will happen in your community if the next shelter director who takes your place is not?	e	topic86,topic87,topic88,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Every Life Matters: Using Past Data to Plan Better Outcomes	Every Life Matters: Using Past Data to Plan Better Outcomes Monica Frenden, Maddie's Director of Feline Lifesaving, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 Data is a key piece of the lifesaving puzzle, but how do we use it to save the lives of the animals in our care?	e,s,v	topic1,topic37,topic38,topic86,topic95,topic97,topic1001,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,topic1036,topic1044,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising Fundamentals for Scrappy Organizations, Part 1	Fundraising Fundamentals for Scrappy Organizations, Part 1 Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Executive Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Maggie Lynch, Development Director, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 Join fundraising innovator, Maggie Lynch, and APA! Executive Director, Dr. Ellen Jefferson, to learn how to raise money and how to get scrappy when you need to!	e	topic8,topic9,topic10,topic11,topic86,topic87,topic88,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1043,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising Fundamentals for Scrappy Organizations, Part 2	Fundraising Fundamentals for Scrappy Organizations, Part 2 Maggie Lynch, Development Director, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 What do you need to raise funds effectively as you grow your organization?	e	topic8,topic9,topic10,topic11,topic32,topic37,topic86,topic87,topic88,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1043,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Get Them on Your Team: Engaging and Leveraging Activists to Reach Your Goals	Get Them on Your Team: Engaging and Leveraging Activists to Reach Your Goals Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Executive Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Kristen Auerbach, Executive Director, Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2019 This session will teach you skills to help you view activists as partners and to inspire them to work with you, not against you.	e	topic32,topic33,topic37,topic42,topic43,topic86,topic87,topic88,topic1024,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1024,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	How to Be the Boss of Your Organization's Save Rate	How to Be the Boss of Your Organization's Save Rate Paula Powell, Director, El Paso Animal Services and Lee Ann Shenefiel, South Central Regional Director, Best Friends SocietyMarch 2019 In this session, you will learn what the Shelter Director's role is in stopping unnecessary death in the shelter, how to do it, and how to be successful.	e,s	topic37,topic48,topic50,topic86,topic95,topic97,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1039,topic1004,topic1010,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,topic1036,topic1044,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Leading with Resilience in Extreme Crisis	Leading with Resilience in Extreme Crisis Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Kristen Auerbach, Mike Kaviani and Lars RabbeMarch 2019 Join an impressive group of experts, who together will teach you the tools needed to save lives even when the deck is stacked against you.	e,s,v	topic37,topic86,topic95,topic97,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,topic1036,topic1044,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Maddie's^® Lifesaving Academy: How Austin is Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders	Maddie's^® Lifesaving Academy: How Austin is Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders Lisa Ward, Director of Education, Maddie's Fund and Jessica Powers, Maddie's Director of Education, American Pets Alive!March 2019 Success stories from students of Maddie's^® Lifesaving Academy and how apprenticeships are helping shape tomorrow's animal welfare leaders.		topic8,topic32,topic37,topic42,topic86,topic90,topic97,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Managing Staff to Ensure Accountability - panel	Managing Staff to Ensure Accountability - panel Tawny Hammond, Ed Jamison, Marc Peralta, Makena Yarbrough and Rachel LunaMarch 2019 What does it mean to have an accountable staff and why is this important to no-kill shelter and rescue leaders?	e	topic86,topic87,topic88,topic90,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,topic1036,topic1044,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Municipal Shelter Leadership: Getting and Starting the Job - panel	Municipal Shelter Leadership: Getting and Starting the Job - panel Sarah Aguilar, Marian Cannell, Jordan Craig and Mike KavianiMarch 1, 2019 Join this session for expert tips and tricks and leave with a strong understanding of how to apply for, land and start a leadership position at a municipal shelter.	e,p,s	topic25,topic32,topic86,topic90,topic91,topic92,topic97,topic98,topic99,topic1004,topic1024,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1044,topic1045,
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Using Your Data for Strategic Planning	Using Your Data for Strategic Planning Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Lars Rabbe and Lee Ann ShenefielMarch 2019 By the end of the presentation, you will be ready to make and implement strategic goals based on your organization's data.	e	topic86,topic87,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,
20190328	Webcast	webcast	The Surprising Science of Meetings: Key Learnings and Implications for Shelter Success and You as Someone Who May Lead Meetings	The Surprising Science of Meetings: Key Learnings and Implications for Shelter Success and You as Someone Who May Lead Meetings Steven G. Rogelberg, PhD, Chancellor's Professor, University of North Carolina at CharlotteThursday, March 28, 2019 This webcast delves into the research leading to an evidence-based path that will help you conduct a more productive meeting.	e,s,v	topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1010,topic1036,topic1038,topic1039,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1047,
20190221	Webcast	webcast	Access to Veterinary Care: A National Family Crisis	Access to Veterinary Care: A National Family Crisis Dr. Michael Blackwell and Dr. Susan KrebsbachThursday, February 21, 2019 The lack of access to care is the most significant animal welfare crisis affecting owned pets in the United States. Learn more about this important issue in this webcast.	e,p,v	topic1004,topic1008,topic1020,topic1023,topic1024,topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,
20190117	Video	video	Unleashing the People Potential: How to Develop an Extraordinary Volunteer Culture for Winning Organizations	Unleashing the People Potential: How to Develop an Extraordinary Volunteer Culture for Winning Organizations Gina Knepp and Bobby MannOctober 2018 Learn how a small municipal shelter attracted over 2,000 volunteers who give over 100,000 hours of service annually.	e,s,v	topic1004,topic1009,topic1020,topic1021,topic1023,topic1036,topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,topic1044,topic1046,topic1047,
20190117	Video	video	The Yellow Brick Road: A Map to Fundraising Oz	The Yellow Brick Road: A Map to Fundraising Oz Don Jennings, Consultant, Humane NetworkOctober 2018 This talk will put your feet on the path to practical and sustainable strategies that even the busiest nonprofit group can use (wizard not included).	e	topic1024,topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,
20190116	Video	video	Hills, Hollers and Humane Officers	Hills, Hollers and Humane Officers Chelsea Staley, Executive Director, Kanawha-Charleston Humane AssociationOctober 2018 How a shelter in poverty-stricken Appalachia inspired change in the unlikeliest of places, and how you can, too.	e,s	topic1024,topic1033,topic1034,topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,
20190116	Video	video	How to Help People Resolve Some Common Behavior Problems and Keep Their Pets	How to Help People Resolve Some Common Behavior Problems and Keep Their Pets Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, Owner and Executive Director, Kelley Bollen ConsultingOctober 2018 This talk reviews the most common behavior problems in dogs and cats and provides practical advice that can be shared with the pet owner to help keep pets in their homes.	e,f,s	topic1004,topic1007,topic1020,topic1023,topic1024,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1046,
20190116	Video	video	Leadership Requires Attention	Leadership Requires Attention Gina Knepp, Animal Care Services Manager, Front Street Animal Shelter, City of SacramentoOctober 2018 Leadership takes a special skillset and mindset. How your staff and volunteers are managed is but one key to success. It takes courage, hard work and creativity but the pay-off is well worth every effort.	e,s,v	topic1024,topic1036,topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,topic1044,topic1046,
20190116	Video	video	Leadership - The Who, How, What and When	Leadership - The Who, How, What and When Susanne Kogut, President and Executive Director, PetCo FoundationOctober 2018 In order to create a lifesaving community, our leadership needs to create a workshop of possibilities...the who is you, the how is together, the what is a positive attitude and the when is now.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1024,topic1029,topic1036,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,topic1044,topic1046,
20190116	Video	video	Saving More Lives with Best Practices	Saving More Lives with Best Practices Cynthia Delany, DVM, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program; Supervising Shelter Veterinarian - Yolo County Animal Services; Executive Director - California Animal Shelter Friends, Inc.October 2018 This talk discuss how you can save more animals while emphasizing welfare (both for the animals, yourself and your staff) by following best practices.	e,s,v	topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1033,topic1036,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Accessible Veterinary Care: Service Learning Programs to Help Animals & People	Accessible Veterinary Care: Service Learning Programs to Help Animals & People Emily McCobb, DVM, MS DACVAA, Clinical Associate Professor, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University December 2018 This talk discusses the Tufts at Tech program and other aspects of Tufts Community Medicine that bring students from multiple training programs together to help community members access veterinary care and other services for pets.	e,s,v	topic8,topic32,topic33,topic53,topic57,topic86,topic97,topic1024,topic1024,topic1038,topic1043,topic1004,topic1008,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2 Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCA December 2018 This presentation explores the various definitions of compassion fatigue, reviews the evidence of its impact on healthcare professions and the symptoms of compassion fatigue in ourselves and others.	e,s,v	topic48,topic49,topic86,topic87,topic90,topic97,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2 Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCADecember 2018 This presentation continues the deep dive into the research behind compassion fatigue among animal caregivers and offers methods for managing stress.	e,f,s,v	topic32,topic34,topic48,topic49,topic86,topic90,topic95,topic1024,topic1024,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Creating a Culture of Philanthropy	Creating a Culture of Philanthropy Jill Beckwith, Chief Philanthropy Officer, EmancipetDecember 2018 This presentation discusses the importance of creating an organization-wide culture of philanthropy that extends beyond the development team	e,s	topic32,topic42,topic52,topic53,topic86,topic87,topic90,topic97,topic1024,topic1024,topic1020,topic1023,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Evolution of the Animal Welfare Movement	Evolution of the Animal Welfare Movement Jim Tedford, President and CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare AdvancementDecember 2018 In this presentation, you will hear thoughts on how animal welfare is changing, from a veteran in animal welfare.	e,p,s	topic37,topic42,topic48,topic50,topic52,topic53,topic86,topic105,topic1028,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1038,topic1039,topic1004,topic1010,topic1020,topic1023,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Effective Communication for Staff and Volunteers, Part 1	Effective Communication for Staff and Volunteers, Part 1 Susan Britt, Senior Director of Shelter Training, Interim Director of Operations, ASPCA December 2018 This workshop covers techniques to keep a conversation productive and respectful.	e,s,v	topic48,topic52,topic86,topic87,topic89,topic90,topic97,topic1038,topic1039,topic1020,topic1023,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1044,topic1046,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Effective Communication for Staff and Volunteers, Part 2	Effective Communication for Staff and Volunteers, Part 2 Susan Britt, Senior Director of Shelter Training, Interim Director of Operations, ASPCA December 2018 This interactive workshop on honing communication skills in the shelter (or any) workplace continues from Part 1.	e,s,v	topic8,topic32,topic33,topic34,topic42,topic48,topic86,topic89,topic90,topic97,topic1024,topic1024,topic1024,topic1024,topic1038,topic1039,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1046,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Engaging the Community: How to Make Your Organization a Vital Presence in Your Community	Engaging the Community: How to Make Your Organization a Vital Presence in Your Community Bonney Brown, President and Founder, Humane NetworkDecember 2018 In this presentation, learn how to get the word out about your organization, develop strong relationships, ways to create memorable communication and how people become engaged, the pitfalls to avoid, and things you can do right away.	e,s	topic8,topic9,topic32,topic36,topic53,topic86,topic89,topic90,topic97,topic1024,topic1044,topic1046,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1046,topic1038,topic1043,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Grantseeker Best Practices: Getting Your Organization's Ducks Cats & Dogs in a Row	Grantseeker Best Practices: Getting Your Organization's Ducks Cats & Dogs in a Row Michael Barrett and Adriana JiménezDecember 2018 Discover how following best practices is key to helping your organization have the most impact on the lives of vulnerable animals.	e	topic8,topic24,topic53,topic86,topic87,topic88,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,	cats
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Hiring the Right Person for the Job	Hiring the Right Person for the Job Bonney Brown, President and Founder, Humane NetworkDecember 2018 This presentation shares strategies to find and hire people who not only have the skill, ability and drive to do the job, but are going to be a good fit for your organization, as well as how to set them up to be successful in the role.	e	topic24,topic48,topic86,topic87,topic88,topic90,topic97,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1039,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	How to Make Your Board More Effective for Your Organization and More Rewarding for Board Members	How to Make Your Board More Effective for Your Organization and More Rewarding for Board Members Bonney Brown, President and Founder, Humane NetworkDecember 2018 This presentation helps address many common challenges and concerns and how to transform the board into a more effective high-functioning group.	e	topic8,topic24,topic32,topic86,topic87,topic88,topic1038,topic1040,topic1024,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Influencing Local Policy	Influencing Local Policy Jill Beckwith, Chief Philanthropy Officer, EmancipetDecember 2018 This presentation offers a step-by-step process on forming strategic relationships with policy makers to help inform their decisions.	e	topic24,topic42,topic53,topic86,topic87,topic88,topic89,topic1038,topic1040,topic1024,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,topic1044,topic1046,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	The Role of Public Health in Animal Sheltering	The Role of Public Health in Animal Sheltering Jeanette O'Quin, DVM, MPH, Clinical Assistant Professor, Shelter Medicine and Veterinary Public Health, Ohio State University College of Veterinary MedicineDecember 2018 This presentation discusses how sheltering practices in the U.S. are impacting public health internationally, in particular Ethiopia.	e,p	topic8,topic24,topic32,topic36,topic40,topic50,topic57,topic86,topic87,topic105,topic1028,topic1038,topic1040,topic1024,topic1044,topic1046,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,topic1004,topic1010,topic1004,topic1008,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,
20181115	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Intake Mitigation and Managed Intake	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Intake Mitigation and Managed Intake Sarah Boyd and Joe HellebrandThursday, November 15, 2018 In this webcast, Brevard County Sheriff's Office Animal Shelter personnel Dr. Sarah Boyd and Joe Hellebrand let you in on the secret that Animal Control shelters can operate as no-kill.	e,s,v	topic1004,topic1009,topic1010,topic1028,topic1033,topic1036,topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1047,topic1048,
20181101	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Saving Lives Through Transport Programs	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Saving Lives Through Transport Programs Colleen HarringtonThursday, November 1, 2018 Hear an overview of the key elements of a good transport program, transport best practices and how to get started on a lifesaving transport program that benefits not only the animals but the sending and receiving partners as well.	e,s	topic1001,topic1004,topic1009,topic1033,topic1037,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1047,topic1048,
20181018	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Helping vs Enabling: Knowing the Difference Made All the Difference!	Million Cat Challenge: Helping vs Enabling: Knowing the Difference Made All the Difference! Shelly SimmonsThursday, October 18, 2018 Learn how the largest open-admission shelter in South Carolina decreased cat intake in their shelter by nearly 60% and increased the feline save rate from 30% to over 80% in less than three years!	e,s	topic1001,topic1004,topic1009,topic1033,topic1036,topic1038,topic1040,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1047,	cats
20181004	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Where are you with Lifesaving in your Shelter? Your Data is the Lifeline	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Where are you with Lifesaving in your Shelter? Your Data is the Lifeline Dr. Mike GreenbergThursday, October 4, 2018 Your data is a powerful tool for decision making. We partner with Shelter Animals Count and Humane Dash to bring you charts and graphs of your data, fast!	e,f,s	topic1004,topic1010,topic1036,topic1038,topic1039,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,
20180329	Video	video	Community First: Alan Graham on Impact and Homelessness	Community First: Alan Graham on Impact and Homelessness Alan GrahamMarch 2018 In this keynote address, Alan Graham, founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes and the groundbreaking Community First! Village, discusses the issues surrounding human homelessness and how our human institutions are much like those for animals.	e,p,s	topic86,topic95,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
20180329	Video	video	How Austin Did It - Roadmap to Saving More Lives	How Austin Did It - Roadmap to Saving More Lives Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Ryan Clinton, Lee Ann ShenefielMarch 2018 This presentation is designed to give you context about the obstacles, the challenges, the successes and the strategies that made Austin, TX the largest No Kill (counting all animals entering the shelter) City in America.	e,p,s	topic24,topic37,topic52,topic86,topic1038,topic1040,topic1020,topic1021,topic1020,topic1023,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20180329	Video	video	Maddie's Idea Lab: Saving Lives and Spreading Good Ideas	Maddie's Idea Lab: Saving Lives and Spreading Good Ideas Sheila Segurson D'Arpino, DVM, DACVBMarch 2018 Maddie's^® Idea Lab supports the implementation and assessment of innovative ideas that have a high likelihood of advancing lifesaving of dogs and cats, the utilization of foster care for dogs and cats or animal welfare leadership. Come to this lecture to find out what we've learned and how these ideas are saving lives.	e,f,p,s,v	topic2,topic24,topic32,topic37,topic42,topic53,topic86,topic97,topic105,topic1028,topic1033,topic1034,topic1038,topic1040,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,
20180329	Video	video	Overcoming Obstacles: Wisdom of the Warrior with David Meyer	Overcoming Obstacles: Wisdom of the Warrior with David Meyer David MeyerMarch 2018 How can you better motivate the public to take the actions you need them to take? David Meyer shows you how to use the subtle principles of Jiu Jitsu to build support and overcome obstacles in all aspects of life in this presentation.	e,f,p,s,v	topic32,topic53,topic86,topic1024,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20180329	Video	video	Strategic Planning To No Kill - No Duplication Of Effort In Your Community Is Key	Strategic Planning To No Kill - No Duplication Of Effort In Your Community Is Key Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Brent ToellnerMarch 2018 This session is a step-by-step tutorial on focusing your work so that it is additive, not duplicative, or worse yet, inconsequential. We show you exactly how!	e,s	topic24,topic37,topic48,topic86,topic1038,topic1040,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1039,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20170731	Presentation	presentation	Humane Education - Shaping the Future for Animals	Humane Education - Shaping the Future for Animals Pam StonebreakerJanuary 2018 This presentation covers the basics of humane education, including considerations when launching a program, developing programs for different age groups.	s	topic86,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20170731	Presentation	presentation	Animal Shelter Volunteer Management	Animal Shelter Volunteer Management Laura FrankJanuary 2018 Want to learn some of the ASPCA's best practices around volunteer management?	e	topic86,topic97,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,
20170730	Presentation	presentation	Advanced Foster Program Management: Taking Your Foster Program to the Next Level	Advanced Foster Program Management: Taking Your Foster Program to the Next Level J. Scarlett KingsleyJanuary 2018 If you have an established shelter foster program, learn how to establish clear pathways and procedures for moving fosters in and out of the shelter; how to recruit fosters on the cheap, and much more!	e,s	topic86,topic91,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
20170207	Webcast	webcast	Best Practice Strategies for Redefining Animal Sheltering	Best Practice Strategies for Redefining Animal Sheltering Dr. Sara PizanoFebruary 2017 Hear a fresh perspective with regards to the way animals may enter the shelter and key practices that help the most leave alive, all by working smarter, not harder.	e,v	topic1004,topic1009,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1047,
20170206	Presentation	presentation	Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS)	Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) January 2017 How wonderful would it be if you could prevent animals from ever coming into your shelter in the first place?	e,s	topic86,topic89,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1046,
20170202	Presentation	presentation	Surefire Ways to Start and Grow a Volunteer Program	Surefire Ways to Start and Grow a Volunteer Program January 2017 Are you interested in learning how to grow, implement and inspire a volunteer program at your shelter or rescue?	e,s	topic86,topic92,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20161215	Presentation	presentation	Opitmizing Volunteer Engagement	Opitmizing Volunteer Engagement December 2016	e,f,p,s	topic86,topic92,topic97,topic99,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1044,topic1045,
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Lifesaving Programs for Shelters	Lifesaving Programs for Shelters Scott GiacoppoJanuary 2017 Is your shelter's policies saving lives or costing them? This session shows how one shelter underwent a complete transformation with one goal in mind, to save lives.	e,s	topic86,topic95,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Making Technology Work for You: How Smart Decisions Can Save Lives And Money	Making Technology Work for You: How Smart Decisions Can Save Lives And Money Greg LucasFebruary 2017 How properly managing data will save you more money.	e,s,v	topic86,topic105,topic1028,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20161027	Webcast	webcast	Integrating Volunteers into Your Animal Shelter Programs and Culture	Integrating Volunteers into Your Animal Shelter Programs and Culture Paula FasseasOctober 2016 Could your animal shelter use 5,000 volunteers?	e,s	topic1036,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1045,
20160805	Video	video	Building a Powerful No-Kill Team: How to Recognize and Cultivate Leaders	Building a Powerful No-Kill Team: How to Recognize and Cultivate Leaders Marc PeraltaJuly 2016 Your team and and what positions you have - be they staff or volunteers - are all tactics to reaching your no-kill goals. Watch this presentation to find out how to build a success-driven team.	e	topic86,topic90,topic95,topic97,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,topic1036,topic1044,
20160728	Presentation	presentation	Moving Forward: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement	Moving Forward: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement Vincent MedleyJuly 2016 Knowing the talents of individual team members is key to setting them up for success. When a staff member is successful, their programs are usually successful.	e	topic36,topic37,topic38,topic86,topic90,topic1044,topic1046,topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,
20160728	Presentation	presentation	Successful Stewardship: Building Lasting Donor Relationships	Successful Stewardship: Building Lasting Donor Relationships Mark RovnerJuly 2016 Join this extremely engaging speaker as he helps you tap into your own wisdom, experience and passion to create lasting relationships with new and continuing donors.	e	topic86,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Ready, Steady, Go: Managing Change for Increased Success	Ready, Steady, Go: Managing Change for Increased Success Holly SizemoreJuly 17, 2015 Evolve and grow - that's the blueprint for a vibrant organization, but many of us resist change, especially when we can't see the need for it. How can we change and continue to move the ball forward?	e	topic86,topic87,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Learning to Lead: What Great Leaders Know and Do	Learning to Lead: What Great Leaders Know and Do Gregory CastleJuly 17, 2015 It takes leadership to save animals. There are many different ways to lead, and many different ways to make decisions. Find out how to maximize your leadership skills to affect the most change.	e	topic86,topic87,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Working for Peace: Effective Conflict Resolution	Working for Peace: Effective Conflict Resolution Karen GreenJuly 17, 2015 Conflict can actually strengthen relationships, increase creativity and lead to solutions. Learn how to turn disagreements into doorways for collaboration and teamwork.		topic86,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Create a Blazing Hot Brand: More Mission, Members, Media and Money	Create a Blazing Hot Brand: More Mission, Members, Media and Money Julie CastleJuly 17, 2015 Brand your organization, stand out from the sea of nonprofits in your community, attract more donors, volunteers and community support.	e	topic86,topic53,topic54,topic55,topic56,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Strong on Top: Building and Engaging a Board of Directors	Strong on Top: Building and Engaging a Board of Directors Sandy ReesJuly 17, 2015 You can unleash the best board of directors ever. Discover the traits of your ideal board members, learn to recruit the talented folks you most want, and plan ways to keep them meaningfully engaged.	e	topic86,topic87,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Creating and Sustaining a Dog Foster Network	Creating and Sustaining a Dog Foster Network Ann LindholmFebruary 2015 With a viable foster program it's possible to begin transforming your community to no-kill, even if you don't have a shelter. Learn how a one person position grew into a dog foster team of more than 35 volunteers. This team supports a network of over 1,000 approved foster parents.	e,f,p,s,v	topic37,topic46,topic51,topic86,topic91,topic92,topic97,topic98,topic99,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1044,topic1045,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Rescuing Dogs from the Euthanasia List	Rescuing Dogs from the Euthanasia List Palmer NeuhausFebruary 2015 Fifty percent of the dogs in Austin, Texas were dying in 2008 when Austin Pets Alive! began saving lives. The rescue team had merely one- to two-hours to go through the euthanasia list, choose animals and save them before their time was up. Learn how the rescue team evaluated and chose dogs.	e,f,p,s,v	topic2,topic3,topic4,topic25,topic32,topic33,topic37,topic38,topic41,topic42,topic43,topic51,topic86,topic90,topic91,topic92,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1033,topic1034,topic1024,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1024,topic1024,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,	dogs
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Medical Treatment for Cats on a Shoestring Budget	Medical Treatment for Cats on a Shoestring Budget Ellen Jefferson, DVM, and Jordana MoerbeFebruary 2015 Austin Pets Alive! Medical Clinic treats thousands of cats a year, many who are straight off of the euthanasia list because of medical conditions such as feline leukemia, FIV, renal disease, hepatic lipidosis, skin problems, viral diseases, and trauma. They save them all and this session is about how they do it.	e,s,v	topic24,topic25,topic28,topic37,topic41,topic50,topic57,topic58,topic79,topic86,topic88,topic1038,topic1040,topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1010,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,	cats
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Creating and Growing a Successful Cat Foster Program	Creating and Growing a Successful Cat Foster Program Ashley FerryFebruary 2015 Fosters often mean the difference between life and death for cats in the shelter. They are essential in addressing overcrowding issues, shelter behavior problems and providing personalized care for medical conditions.	e,f,p,s	topic25,topic28,topic30,topic31,topic37,topic46,topic47,topic51,topic86,topic90,topic91,topic97,topic98,topic99,topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1044,topic1045,	cats
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Rescuing Cats from the Euthanasia List	Rescuing Cats from the Euthanasia List Frances Flower, PhDFebruary 2015 Learn how to create a sustainable rescue program that relies solely on volunteers to assess cats on the euthanasia list and save the most lives it can that are out of other options for a live outcome.	e,p,s	topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1008,topic1009,topic1010,topic1020,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1035,topic1036,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1045,topic1047,	cats
20150220	Presentation	presentation	DIY: Building a Nice Cattery on a Shoestring	DIY: Building a Nice Cattery on a Shoestring Bruce Walker, PhD and Bob BreezeFebruary 2015 Desperate for cat adoption facilities but not enough funds to get a building? Build out "habitats” in your local pet store or vet clinic!	e,p,s	topic2,topic14,topic24,topic48,topic86,topic88,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1039,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow a Large Bottle Baby Program in Your Community, Part 1	How to Start and Grow a Large Bottle Baby Program in Your Community, Part 1 Casandra MensingFebruary 2015 In this is a two-part presentation, you’ll learn how to start and build a bottle baby nursery, plus how to create a foster network for neonates. In Part 1, Casandra Mensing will share her experience running APA!’s Nursery, from its meager beginnings to the groundbreaking phenomenon that it is today.	e,f,p,s	topic2,topic3,topic4,topic25,topic30,topic37,topic46,topic47,topic51,topic86,topic90,topic91,topic92,topic97,topic98,topic99,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1044,topic1045,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow a Large Bottle Baby Program Part 2	How to Start and Grow a Large Bottle Baby Program Part 2 Rachel Sherinian February 2015 In this is a two-part presentation, you’ll learn how to start and build a bottle baby nursery, plus how to create a foster network for neonates. In Part 2, Rachel Sherinian will focus In finding, training, and retaining specialized foster families for kittens, whether you have a nursery or not.	e,f,s	topic2,topic3,topic4,topic25,topic30,topic46,topic47,topic51,topic86,topic90,topic91,topic92,topic97,topic98,topic99,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1044,topic1045,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Taking Troubled Tabbies from Naughty to Nice	Taking Troubled Tabbies from Naughty to Nice Sara Cookson and Kristin Hill February 2015 Every rescue encounters troubled cats with issues that go beyond tortitude. The Austin Pet's Alive! Cat Behavior Team will teach you how to prevent behavior problems before they start.	e,f,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1019,topic1020,topic1021,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1045,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Cat Adoptions 2.0 High Volume Cat Adoptions	Cat Adoptions 2.0 High Volume Cat Adoptions Monica FrendenFebruary 2015 Too many cats, not enough adopters? Supersize your cat adoption program! In this Level 2 seminar, you'll learn how to manage a population of hundreds of cats in varying stages of your organization.	e,f,s	topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1007,topic1008,topic1020,topic1021,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1035,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1043,topic1044,topic1046,	cats
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Volunteer 1.0: Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement	Volunteer 1.0: Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement Gerri KapplerFebruary 2015 Austin Pets Alive! is well known for its huge volunteer force (over 2,000 hours per week). But in 2008 APA! started with no funds for staff and relied solely on volunteers to do everything related to saving lives and building a huge organization. How did they do it?	e,f,s	topic37,topic51,topic86,topic90,topic91,topic92,topic97,topic98,topic99,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1044,topic1045,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Marketing 2.0	Marketing 2.0 Diane BlankenburgFebruary 2015 How do you get name recognition on a limited budget? What image do you want to create? What puts you on the map? What is the purpose of your marketing materials?	e,s	topic8,topic9,topic10,topic11,topic24,topic86,topic88,topic53,topic54,topic55,topic56,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1043,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising 1.0: Grass Roots Fundraising	Fundraising 1.0: Grass Roots Fundraising Lindy Hardin and Katy BryantFebruary 2015 San Antonio Pets Alive! started in 2012 with some financial help, but the organization had to quickly get on its feet to raise the rest of the funds needed to save 5,000 animals. The presenters share what they did to hit the ground running, what worked, what didn’t work as well as expected and how to divide and conquer.	e,s	topic24,topic86,topic88,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising 2.0: From Grass Roots to a Multi-Million Dollar Organization	Fundraising 2.0: From Grass Roots to a Multi-Million Dollar Organization Diane BlankenburgFebruary 2015 Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) started off as a very grassroots organization, raising every dollar through word of mouth. Five years later, APA! has grown and the needs of fundraising have, too. This presentation addresses how to plan for bigger funds.	e,s	topic24,topic86,topic87,topic88,topic105,topic1028,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1040,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	The Value of Teamwork: Shelter Managers, Staff and Volunteers	The Value of Teamwork: Shelter Managers, Staff and Volunteers Michael and Pam Kitkoski February 2015 Volunteers are a necessity for rescue and shelter organizations working to achieve no-kill. Volunteers must be treated as partners, offering meaningful work and appropriate autonomy. But even in an atmosphere of mutual accountability, conflicts with both staff and volunteers can arise.	e,f,s	topic32,topic86,topic90,topic92,topic97,topic99,topic1024,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,topic1044,topic1045,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Why Creative Writing is Essential to Saving Lives	Why Creative Writing is Essential to Saving Lives Elizabeth DoyleFebruary 2015 Learn how to get more pets adopted through better marketing and advertising using online venues and volunteer photographers.	e,s	topic8,topic9,topic10,topic11,topic86,topic90,topic92,topic97,topic99,topic53,topic54,topic55,topic56,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1043,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,topic1044,topic1045,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Data: Why It Is Critical to Success and How To Keep Up with It	Data: Why It Is Critical to Success and How To Keep Up with It Lindsay O'GanFebruary 2015 Believe it or not, data is the cornerstone of a healthy organization. Learn how Austin Pets Alive! keeps so many moving pieces in communication through end-of -day reporting, overnight data entry and checks and balances.		topic86,topic95,topic105,topic1028,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Creating and Keeping a Stellar Lifesaving Team	Creating and Keeping a Stellar Lifesaving Team Marc PeraltaFebruary 2015 Working together is the only way to achieve our lifesaving goals. This seminar concentrates on how to build and maintain a successful team focused on the techniques that result in successful high-volume adoptions.	e,s	topic86,topic90,topic92,topic97,topic99,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,topic1044,topic1045,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	How to Keep Your Newsletters Out of the Spam Folder	How to Keep Your Newsletters Out of the Spam Folder Amy StarnesFebruary 2015 Email management and marketing is much more than simply opening a free Gmail account. You need a strategy and an email marketing platform.	e,s	topic8,topic9,topic10,topic24,topic53,topic54,topic55,topic86,topic88,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1038,topic1043,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Exceeding Customer Service Expectations in Relation to Adoptions	Exceeding Customer Service Expectations in Relation to Adoptions Marc PeraltaFebruary 2015 Are doing all you can to help increase the number of animal lives saved? This seminar focuses on the impact of exceptional customer service.	e,p,s	topic36,topic86,topic90,topic92,topic97,topic99,topic1044,topic1046,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,topic1044,topic1045,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	The Adoptline Team: Virtual Frontline of Austin Pets Alive	The Adoptline Team: Virtual Frontline of Austin Pets Alive Patty Lepley Alexander and Gerri KapplerFebruary 2015 Austin Pets Alive!’s (APA) Adoptline Response Team provides email and phone mail responses to inquiries 365 days a year, 14 hours a day and has been critical in increasing APA's adoptions.	e,p,s	topic2,topic8,topic10,topic53,topic55,topic86,topic90,topic92,topic97,topic99,topic1038,topic1043,topic1033,topic1034,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,topic1044,topic1045,
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Healing the Wounded Healer: Techniques to Reduce Stress in High-Intensity Practices	Healing the Wounded Healer: Techniques to Reduce Stress in High-Intensity Practices Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline), MAOctober 2013 If you're a shelter medicine professional, it's easy to begin neglecting your own well-being and balance. Because shelter medicine is one of the most emotionally demanding practices within veterinary medicine, clinicians face burnout, compassion fatigue and a wide range of mental health problems.	e,v	topic86,topic90,topic97,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,
20130901	Research	research	Orphaned Kitten Survey Results	Orphaned Kitten Survey Results September 2013 Orphaned kittens are the most fragile of homeless animals, and many shelters consider it too resource-intensive to care for them. For that reason, they often make up the largest single group of animals euthanized at many shelters. We surveyed shelters and rescue organizations to gather data on: care and housing, prevalence of health issues, training given to individuals who provide care, and challenges organizations may face in providing care for kittens.	e,f,p,s,v	topic25,topic30,topic37,topic46,topic47,topic51,topic86,topic90,topic91,topic97,topic98,topic1004,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
20130901	Research	research	Staff and Volunteer Engagement Survey Results	Staff and Volunteer Engagement Survey Results September 2013 Research clearly links high staff and volunteer engagement to high performance and productivity. We surveyed shelters and rescue organizations to: assess overall levels of engagement, investigate potential drivers which may contribute to engagement or disengagement and provide resources to enable organizations to improve engagement.	e,f,p,s,v	topic86,topic90,topic92,topic97,topic99,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,topic1044,topic1045,
20130301	Article	article	Reducing Shelter Admissions with an Animal Help Desk	Reducing Shelter Admissions with an Animal Help Desk Bonney Brown, Executive Director, Nevada Humane SocietyMarch 2013 Sixty percent of the callers who wanted to surrender one or more pets were convinced to try alternatives as a result of Nevada Humane Society’s free Animal Help Desk.	e,f,s	topic1,topic36,topic86,topic89,topic93,topic1001,topic1044,topic1046,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1046,topic1001,topic1003,
20121101	Research	research	Training and Development Survey Results	Training and Development Survey Results November 2012 Research shows that attention to your workers' training and development can also lead to increased confidence, a deeper connection to the mission, accountability and retention, while reducing monotony and disengagement. We surveyed shelters and rescue organizations to: understand current training and development practices, identify common needs and challenges, and offer tips and resources to improve programs.	e,f,p,s,v	topic86,topic90,topic92,topic97,topic99,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,topic1044,topic1045,
20110101	Research	research	Web-Based Educational Resource Survey Results	Web-Based Educational Resource Survey Results January 2011 We asked our funded partners and newsletter subscribers to complete an online survey regarding educational resources available on the web.	e,s,v	topic86,topic90,topic105,topic1028,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,
20090101	Article	article	Foster Care Volunteers are Lifesavers	Foster Care Volunteers are Lifesavers Brenda Barnette2009 The Seattle Humane Society wanted to remain an open door private shelter, but the number of pets coming in exceeded the space it had to properly care for them. The solution: ask the community to help foster. The result: 3,001 dogs and cats in foster care in FY2008-2009.	e,f,p,s,v	topic37,topic46,topic51,topic86,topic90,topic91,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
20090101	Article	article	When the Adopters Show Up, Will Your Shelter Be Ready?	When the Adopters Show Up, Will Your Shelter Be Ready? 2009 The Shelter Pet Project advertising campaign may put shelter customer service to the test.	e,f,s	topic36,topic86,topic89,topic1044,topic1046,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1046,

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