HASS is a project to help shelters strengthen community relationships and reduce unnecessary shelter intake with a focus on helping pets stay with their people. The partnership has supported pilot shelters, staffing, planning, and practical tools for the field.

Total Grants to Date: $9,360,000 since 2017

• Launched in April 2020 with funding from Maddie’s Fund as a model project
• Pilot shelter funding supported 23 shelters across 16 states
• A network of over 1,500 animal and human well-being professionals
• Programs and resources include return-to-owner support, fostering, rehoming assistance, equity and inclusion efforts, and food and medical services
• HASS has contributed to Maddie’s University curricula and developed tools such as a playbook, budget calculator, and Pets.FindHelp.com
• Research and data collection have helped document program outcomes and inform the field