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20200806	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters	Million Cat Challenge: Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters Kate Hurley DVM and Hannah Shaw (the Kitten Lady)August 6, 2020 In this session, we discuss new intake philosophies and management models that prioritize kittens' safety, community engagement & keeping feline families together.	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1022,topic1029,topic1033,topic1038,	cats
20200505	Blog	blog	Animal lifesaving doesn’t begin and end at the shelter	Animal lifesaving doesn’t begin and end at the shelter May 5, 2020 As shelter and rescue organizations continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, we thought now would be a good time to revisit this important post from September 2018. Investing in preventive programming keeps animals in loving homes and also makes financial sense. If we want to save the lives of more pets, it’s important to understand…	e,s	topic1021,topic1003,
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Model Government Reporting Requirements	Model Government Reporting Requirements Don Bland, Ryan Clinton and Dr. Ellen JeffersonFebruary 2020 In 2019, Austin passed the most comprehensive set of lifesaving laws in the country. A decade of work drove Austin to be the safest city in the country for homeless pets. Can Austin be a model for communities all over the country to implement reporting requirements?	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1021,topic1029,topic1033,
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Workshop: Marketing and Branding to Engage Your Community	Workshop: Marketing and Branding to Engage Your Community Kasey Spain and Nikki ReckApril 2020 Learn from shelter branding experts how to identify steps to create and market your No Kill brand to your community.	e,f,s	topic1020,topic1021,topic1022,topic1024,topic1038,topic1041,topic1043,
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Leading Through Relationships: Friends Who Can Effect Change	Leading Through Relationships: Friends Who Can Effect Change Laura Donahue, Tawny Hammond and Katie JarlApril 2020 Learn how to put No Kill on your community's public policy agenda.	e,s,v	topic1000,topic1001,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1029,topic1033,topic1048,
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: The Changing Roles of Animal Welfare Organizations	Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: The Changing Roles of Animal Welfare Organizations Jim Tedford, President & CEO, The Association of Animal Welfare AdvancementJuly 2019 Hear from a 35-year veteran of the industry how animal welfare organizations can fulfill their missions outside the shelter. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,p	topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,
20190712	Presentation	presentation	How to Get Things Done with the NYS Legislature! The Good, the Bad & the Money!!	How to Get Things Done with the NYS Legislature! The Good, the Bad & the Money!! Libby Post, Executive Director, NYS Animal Protection FederationJuly 2019 Join the New York State Animal Protection Federation's Executive Director, Libby Post for the answers to these questions and more. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e	topic1020,topic1021,topic1032,topic1038,topic1041,topic1048,
20190606	Blog	blog	Just say no to the ‘conventional wisdom’: Sherri Franklin’s Aha! journey saving senior dogs	Just say no to the ‘conventional wisdom’: Sherri Franklin’s Aha! journey saving senior dogs June 6, 2019 Mayor London Breed just proclaimed June 6th as Adopt a Senior Pet Day in San Francisco, CA. In honor of this special day, we’re sharing this interview by Muttville Senior Dog Rescue’s own Sherri Franklin. This post was originally shared on August 9, 2016. Of course, the wisdom still applies today. We hope that senior…	f,s	topic1034,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,,,
20190521	Presentation	presentation	Cultivating a Fostering Community	Cultivating a Fostering Community Kelly Duer, Foster Care Specialist, Maddie's Fund^®May 2019 In this presentation, you'll learn how to create a culture of fostering in your community and recruit the foster caregivers you need.	e,f,s	topic1001,topic1004,topic1007,topic1009,topic1010,topic1020,topic1021,topic1023,topic1029,topic1033,topic1048,
20190515	Webcast	webcast	A Playbook Approach to Saving Lives in Animal Shelters	A Playbook Approach to Saving Lives in Animal Shelters Dr. Sara PizanoWednesday, May 15, 2019 In this webcast. Dr. Sara Pizano will walk you through the steps each shelter, whether public or private and regardless of resources, can take to help and save more cats and dogs.	e,s	topic1001,topic1004,topic1009,topic1010,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1038,topic1039,topic1044,topic1047,topic1048,
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	Bottle Baby 101 (Part 1 of 2)	Bottle Baby 101 (Part 1 of 2) Casandra Mensing, Neonatal Ward Manager, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 This presentation will teach you how to start a volunteer-run bottle baby nursery and how to build it to become to be one of the most engaging and lifesaving programs in your community.	s,v	topic3,topic25,topic30,topic37,topic47,topic50,topic95,topic57,topic83,topic1004,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1004,topic1010,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Cat Medical Care on a Shoestring Budget	Cat Medical Care on a Shoestring Budget Monica Frenden, Maddie's^® Director of Feline Lifesaving, American Pets Alive! and Dr. Alexis Bardzinski, Medical Director, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 In this session, you will have the chance to learn how to save cats with medical conditions on a tight budget from national leading cat experts.	s,v	topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1008,topic1009,topic1020,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1035,topic1036,topic1044,topic1047,	cats
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Distemper is Not a Death Sentence	Distemper is Not a Death Sentence Dr. Nipuni Ratnayaka, Dr. Ellen Jefferson and Jordana MoerbeMarch 2019 Join this session to learn about the process that Austin Pets Alive! developed to combat distemper without hoarding or culling them.	s,v	topic1,topic4,topic25,topic28,topic37,topic41,topic57,topic58,topic61,topic80,topic84,topic1001,topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1047,
20190508	Presentation	presentation	FeLV: What You Need to Know for Shelter Decision Making	FeLV: What You Need to Know for Shelter Decision Making Julie Levy, DVM, Monica Frenden and Natascha HammanMarch 2019 Come learn from shelter medicine expert, Dr. Levy, and leading cat advocates Monica Frenden and Natascha Hamman about the most current research and best practices for rehoming this vulnerable FeLV cat population.	v	topic4,topic25,topic28,topic41,topic58,topic69,topic83,topic84,topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1047,
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Saving All the Cats: Live Outcome Options for All Healthy, Outdoor Cats	Saving All the Cats: Live Outcome Options for All Healthy, Outdoor Cats Adrienne Clark, Monica Frenden, Christi Metropole and Wendy BeaupreMarch 2019 Learn how to start a barn program from scratch, including selecting cats, finding quality homes, relocation procedures, and safe handling and sheltering practices.	s,v	topic25,topic29,topic35,topic37,topic39,topic45,topic80,topic97,topic1004,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1020,topic1021,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1004,topic1008,topic1036,topic1044,	cats
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	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,
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	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	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	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	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	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 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,
20190327	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Fighting Fungus with Facts	Million Cat Challenge: Fighting Fungus with Facts Laura Mullen, Shelter Medicine Outreach Manager, SFSPCA San Francisco, CaliforniaWednesday, March 27, 2019 This webinar outlines research-based protocols that are in use at the San Francisco SPCA and examine how those same concepts apply to a variety of different shelters and rescues.	e,s,v	topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,topic1047,	cats
20190321	Flash	flash	How to Check Foster Pets for Dehydration	How to Check Foster Pets for Dehydration March 2019 In this short class, you will learn how to assess for dehydration in foster pets	f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1008,topic1021,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,topic1045,
20190117	Video	video	Maddie Talk: Cat Town, Oakland CA	Maddie Talk: Cat Town, Oakland CA January 17, 2019	e,p,s	topic2,topic3,topic4,topic6,topic12,topic15,topic25,topic29,topic35,topic46,topicabc69d60-cba0-42e6-bce1-33c405d8c58b,topic52,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1033,topic1034,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1020,topic1023,topic1048,	cats
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,
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,
20181213	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Let Them Go Home - Increasing Adoptions	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Let Them Go Home - Increasing Adoptions Monica FrendenThursday. December 13, 2018 How many more lives could you save if instead of keeping animals in the shelter until they are 100% ready, they went home with adopters now - to grow up, heal from injury, or recover from illness?	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1007,topic1008,topic1021,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Disease Prevention in the Shelter	Disease Prevention in the Shelter Lena DeTar, MS, DVM, DACVPM, DABVP, SMP Clinical Assistant Professor, Shelter Medicine, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine December 2018 This lecture explores how shelter management, housing, enrichment, intake protocols and population flow can boost the health of shelter populations, decrease length of stay and improve adoptions.	e,s,v	topic28,topic41,topic57,topic80,topic83,topic85,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,
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	Feline Coronavirus and FIP: What's New?	Feline Coronavirus and FIP: What's New? Dr. Elizabeth Berliner and Dr. Gary WhittakerDecember 2018 This lecture focuses on updates and where we go from here in diagnosing and managing FIP.	s,v	topic4,topic25,topic28,topic41,topic57,topic58,topic68,topic79,topic80,topic83,topic95,topic96,topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1047,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	General Feline Infectious Diseases	General Feline Infectious Diseases Chumkee Aziz, DVM, Senior Director, ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative December 2018 This program provides an overview of common feline infectious diseases that remain persistent challenges for shelters.	s,v	topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Zoonotic Diseases: It Goes Both Ways, Part 2	Zoonotic Diseases: It Goes Both Ways, Part 2 Jeanette O'Quin, DVM, MPH, Clinical Assistant Professor, Shelter Medicine and Veterinary Public Health, Ohio State University College of Veterinary MedicineDecember 2018 This presentation builds on the first hour of discussion on the prevention, recognition and management on zoonotic diseases that come into the shelter via animals or people.	v	topic28,topic41,topic57,topic73,topic79,topic80,topic83,topic84,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1047,
20181129	Blog	blog	A fresh look at microchipping can improve lifesaving	A fresh look at microchipping can improve lifesaving November 29, 2018 A new study suggests an increased focus on microchipping by shelters and veterinarians may make a lifesaving difference for stray pets. In a study published in the current issue of the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, researchers found that in Israel, animal shelters have a return-to-owner (RTO) rate for dogs of 67%, while the U.S. shelters…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1021,topic1047,,
20181009	Blog	blog	Susan Houser explains just how far we’ve come in animal sheltering and lifesaving	Susan Houser explains just how far we’ve come in animal sheltering and lifesaving October 9, 2018 Take what you think you know about the history of animal sheltering and throw it out the window. Susan Houser, the author of the popular blog, Out the Front Door, recently published her book, Prodigal Pets, which dives deep into the history of animal sheltering and the origin of the no-kill movement. For example, in…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1021,topic1043,
20180918	Blog	blog	Study: Nonprofit spay/neuter is good for people, pets and communities	Study: Nonprofit spay/neuter is good for people, pets and communities September 18, 2018 No one wants to see pets born who will end up homeless or unwanted. But in areas where veterinary practices are already facing a tough economic landscape, the opening of nonprofit spay/neuter clinics can feel threatening. Are those fears realistic? A new study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests the…	e,p,s,v	topic1021,topic1024,topic1003,topic1008,
20180720	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: The little animal shelter that could	#FeelGoodFriday: The little animal shelter that could July 20, 2018 When Sgt. Karl Bailey of the Seagoville, TX, police department was asked to take over the city’s animal shelter, he balked at first. He’d been a police officer for 22 years; what did he know about animal sheltering? Nothing, that’s what. But he finally agreed to do it under two conditions: It had to become…	e,p,s	topic1021,,,
20180503	Blog	blog	Louisville shelter teams up with local police to get dogs out into the field… and adopted!	Louisville shelter teams up with local police to get dogs out into the field… and adopted! May 3, 2018 Looking for ways to get your shelter’s dogs out into the community so they can get seen by more potential adopters? Consider partnering with your local police department! That’s what Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) did after Stephanie Jackson got back from the Maddie’s® Medium and Large Adult Dog Foster Apprenticeship at Pima Animal Care…	e,f,p,s	topic1021,topic1024,,,
20180426	Blog	blog	Happy Birthday to the little dog who started it all!	Happy Birthday to the little dog who started it all! April 26, 2018 Yes, there was a real Maddie. She was a little dog born on April 26 many years ago. Today we celebrate her birthday. Maddie was part of Dave and Cheryl Duffield’s family for 10 years, and they founded Maddie’s Fund® to honor their sweet yet feisty and spirited dog. It’s the fulfillment of a promise…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1021,
20180410	Blog	blog	Getting to no-kill and staying there: One animal control agency’s story	Getting to no-kill and staying there: One animal control agency’s story April 10, 2018 Is achieving no-kill possible at an animal care and control facility? How about sustaining it? Brevard County Sheriff's office in Titusville, FL, proves both are possible, but it didn't happen overnight. In fact, it took about two years from when Sheriff Ivey and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office first took over animal services. Here’s what…	e,p,s	topic1021,,
20180329	Video	video	Fighting Fungus: Treat, Foster And Adopt Cats And Kittens With Ringworm	Fighting Fungus: Treat, Foster And Adopt Cats And Kittens With Ringworm Kristen HansenMarch 2018 Tens of thousands of cats are euthanized each year solely because they have been diagnosed with ringworm. This workshop provides you with information on how to identify, house, and treat cats infected with ringworm.	s,v	topic3,topic4,topic25,topic28,topic75,topic80,topic83,topic84,topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1047,	cats
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	Hurricane Harvey- Dealing with Distemper in the Midst of a Crisis	Hurricane Harvey- Dealing with Distemper in the Midst of a Crisis Ellen Jefferson, DVM and Carley Faughn, PhDMarch 2018 Contagious disease is always a threat to a shelter or rescue group but in the midst of a crisis, when you have make-shift housing and many hands in the pot, it can spread like wildfire.	s,v	topic4,topic57,topic61,topic80,topic90,topic96,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1047,
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	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,
20180329	Video	video	Venturing Past 90: Who are the Last 10% of Dogs and How Do You Save Them?	Venturing Past 90: Who are the Last 10% of Dogs and How Do You Save Them? Mike Kaviani and Marian CannellMarch 2018 What should your shelter/community expect when you're ready to push past 90%? Come learn about "the last 10 percent", and the programs that are saving the dogs that have historically been deemed unsaveable.	e,f,p,s	topic32,topic37,topicabc69d60-cba0-42e6-bce1-33c405d8c58b,topic51,topic97,topic53,topic52,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1020,topic1023,topic1038,topic1043,topic1036,topic1044,topic1048,	dogs
20180327	Blog	blog	Study: How shelters can save more senior cats and dogs	Study: How shelters can save more senior cats and dogs March 27, 2018 Do you want to get more senior dogs and cats adopted? A new study reports that, to accomplish that goal, animal shelters and rescue organizations need to provide health care to pets already in the shelter, as well as veterinary support to help keep older pets in the homes they already have — whether it’s permanently,…	e,s,v	topic1034,topic1021,topic1004,topic1008,,,,
20180308	Video	video	Canine Parvovirus and Community Outreach	Canine Parvovirus and Community Outreach PASPCAMarch 2018 Canine parvovirus is life threatening, highly contagious and takes a lot of care. ICU-level treatment can be out of reach for financially-challenged dog owners. This video shows dog owners to show them how to medically care for their parvo-afflicted dogs at home, while providing support and office visits at their outpatient care center.	p,s,v	topic4,topic28,topic41,topic62,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,
20180301	Blog	blog	Tips for working with local lawmakers on animal issues	Tips for working with local lawmakers on animal issues March 1, 2018 What is the single biggest mistake animal advocates can make when trying to work with lawmakers on animal issues in their communities? Ryan Clinton, who helped make Austin, Texas the largest no-kill city in the U.S., says this: “It’s for advocates to go to their city hall, make a presentation, be roundly ignored, and conclude…	p	topic1021,topic1024,topic1032,,,
20180208	Blog	blog	How a Heroes and Hounds program can help your long-stay dogs get adopted	How a Heroes and Hounds program can help your long-stay dogs get adopted February 8, 2018 Did you know that having veterans work with long-stay shelter dogs is a win-win for both veterans and the dogs? That's exactly what Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley (HSTV) discovered when they launched their Heroes and Hounds program, pairing veterans with at-risk dogs who need a little special attention to get ready for adoption.…	e,f,p,s	topic1034,topic1021,topic1024,,
20180206	Blog	blog	Involved in animal transport? These 5 tips will keep pets happy and healthy while on the move	Involved in animal transport? These 5 tips will keep pets happy and healthy while on the move February 6, 2018 Whether your animal organization does large-scale transport in or out of your area, or moves one animal at a time for out-of-state adoptions, keeping those pets from getting sick, experiencing stress, or spreading disease into the receiving shelter or community is critical. Transport of animals from areas with limited adoption opportunities to those where there…	e,s,v	topic1021,topic1008,topic1047,topic1037,,,,,
20180102	Blog	blog	Georgia animal shelter tries anything – and everything! – to get pets adopted	Georgia animal shelter tries anything – and everything! – to get pets adopted January 2, 2018 From expanding shelter hours to Sunday hikes with dogs, Animal Ark Rescue (AAR) in Columbus, GA, isn't afraid to try new things, and it's paying off big time for the animals and the community. The shelter has been open for a little less than six years and boasts a 99 percent save rate for its…	e,s	topic1021,
20171220	Blog	blog	People turn out in pajamas in the middle of the night after emergency dog foster plea	People turn out in pajamas in the middle of the night after emergency dog foster plea December 20, 2017 If you could use a great idea and some equally great news about just how much our communities want to help us save animals’ lives, here’s a #FalalaFoster story that will make your season bright! It comes from Morganne Struble of Lifeline Animal Project at Fulton County Animal Services in Georgia, which recently had a…	e,f,p,s	topic1021,,
20171102	Blog	blog	No matter the struggles your animal organization is facing, you’re not alone	No matter the struggles your animal organization is facing, you’re not alone November 2, 2017 If you are working in animal welfare, it’s easy to think that the challenges faced by your community or your organization are unique — that you have to contend with problems, stakeholders, and circumstances other communities don’t. Amelia Monroe from Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) thought so, too, until she attended Maddie’s® Volunteer Management and…	e,s	topic1021,topic1038,topic1045,,
20171024	Blog	blog	How to ‘sell’ policymakers on innovative adoption fee promotions	How to ‘sell’ policymakers on innovative adoption fee promotions October 24, 2017 Many people in animal welfare have seen other communities have success with innovative pet adoption promotions including fee-waived or reduced-fee adoptions, and would like to try implementing them in their city. Sometimes that’s as simple as announcing a promotion, but municipal shelters may find political and administrative policymakers aren’t easily brought on board. Jeannette Peters…	e,s	topic1021,topic1024,,,,
20171013	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: How a prison dog training program revolutionized lifesaving and changed lives	#FeelGoodFriday: How a prison dog training program revolutionized lifesaving and changed lives October 13, 2017 It’s hard to imagine that a story set in a prison is going to make you feel good, but this one will. In 2014, Karma Rescue in Southern California started Paws for Life, a training program at California State Prison – Los Angeles County. It was one of the first such programs for inmates serving…	p,s	topic1021,topic1024,
20171012	Blog	blog	How an apprenticeship changed a shelter worker’s perspective on no-kill and large dog fostering	How an apprenticeship changed a shelter worker’s perspective on no-kill and large dog fostering October 12, 2017 Can a few days at an apprenticeship change your perspective on no-kill sheltering and foster care for large dogs? After attending Maddie’s® Medium and Large Adult Dog Foster Program Apprenticeship at Austin Animal Center, Patricia Zimmerman from Prince George’s County Animal Services in Maryland says it sure can. And it did. "It was amazing,” she…	e,f,s	topic1021,topic1007,,
20170928	Blog	blog	Study: Do shelter dogs benefit from short-term foster sleepovers?	Study: Do shelter dogs benefit from short-term foster sleepovers? September 28, 2017 Can a dog in your shelter benefit from just one sleepover with a foster? You bet, and we've got the research to back it up! A little over a year ago, Maddie's Fund® gave a grant to Carroll College to answer that very question, funding the first sleepover pilot study at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1021,topic1007,,
20170914	Blog	blog	Lessons from a Maddie’s Kitten Nursery apprentice	Lessons from a Maddie’s Kitten Nursery apprentice September 14, 2017 What can you learn from kittens? For Kat Hamlin, cat adoption specialist for PetsConnect! in northern Indiana and southern Michigan, the answer is hands-on experience, lifesaving techniques and a new perspective. Her only complaint after attending Maddie's® Kitten Lifesaving Apprenticeship Program at Humane Society Silicon Valley? "I wish I could have stayed longer," she said. The…	f,s,v	topic1021,topic1004,topic1045,,,,
20170907	Blog	blog	Beauty in chaos: The inspirational on-the-ground support for Hurricane Harvey affected animals	Beauty in chaos: The inspirational on-the-ground support for Hurricane Harvey affected animals September 7, 2017 If you've paid attention to the news or our social media since Hurricane Harvey hit, you're likely aware of some of the awe-inspiring actions from shelters, rescue organizations and volunteers in the affected areas. After assessing the needs and committing $1 million to support those helping the animals, we sent a few of our own…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1021,topic1024,,
20170822	Blog	blog	Senior cats may soon outnumber kittens in animal shelters	Senior cats may soon outnumber kittens in animal shelters August 22, 2017 “Ramp up your medical programs for seniors, folks – soon enough you’ll be seeing far more of those than adoption age kittens.” Those words were posted by Karina King, Director of Operations for the Dakin Humane Society, on a Million Cat Challenge discussion forum. For communities at the height of their kitten season, the thought…	e,s,v	topic1034,topic1021,topic1004,topic1008,,,,
20170810	Webcast	webcast	Return-to-Field from an Animal Control Officer's Perspective	Return-to-Field from an Animal Control Officer's Perspective Tim ReederAugust 2017	e,s	topic37,topic38,topic39,topic1020,topic1021,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,
20170808	Blog	blog	Resources to save shelter cats’ lives	Resources to save shelter cats’ lives August 8, 2017 The Million Cat Challenge is a partnership of Maddie’s Fund®, the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida, and the ASPCA®, formed to help shelters save the lives of 1 million more cats. It is based on five key initiatives which bring forward those approaches that have…	e,s,v	topic1034,topic1021,topic1004,topic1006,topic1024,,,
20170803	Article	article	What is the Role of a Veterinarian in Animal Shelters? Editorial	What is the Role of a Veterinarian in Animal Shelters? Editorial Richard Avanzino2017 Shelter veterinarians need to do far more than spay/neuter.	e,f,p,s,v	topic37,topic42,topic44,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1024,
20170627	Blog	blog	Today’s veterinary students say they want to be tomorrow’s shelter veterinarians	Today’s veterinary students say they want to be tomorrow’s shelter veterinarians June 27, 2017 The next generation of veterinarians wants to care for shelter pets. In a recent market analysis published by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), private practice held onto its traditional top spot for career interest among current veterinary students. Shelter medicine, however, clocked in at number two. This represents a profound change from attitudes toward…	p,s,v	topic1021,,
20170620	Blog	blog	Follow the Fellows: The first Maddie’s Executive Leadership Fellows begin their year-long journey	Follow the Fellows: The first Maddie’s Executive Leadership Fellows begin their year-long journey June 20, 2017 The future of animal welfare leadership is looking bright with leaders like Sheila Kouhkan, Miranda Hitchcock, Matt Chan and Sarah Humlie at the forefront. All four individuals work in animal shelters across the U.S. and have been selected as fellows for Maddie’s® Executive Leadership Fellowship program, an intensive professional opportunity for individuals committed to developing and…	e,s	topic1021,
20170615	Blog	blog	Reducing animal surrender due to medical costs, #ThanksToMaddie!	Reducing animal surrender due to medical costs, #ThanksToMaddie! June 15, 2017 What if you could help keep pets out of the shelter and with their families by subsidizing veterinary care costs? That's exactly what Colorado’s Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) had in mind when they applied for an Innovation Grant earlier this year. "Their Innovation Grant was to help people surrendering their animals…	e,s,v	topic1021,topic1003,
20170418	Blog	blog	How a shelter medicine Masters program helped this non-veterinarian save lives!	How a shelter medicine Masters program helped this non-veterinarian save lives! April 18, 2017 Nina Stively wanted to increase welfare and lifesaving for shelter animals. She also believed it was crucial to the goal that the level of professionalism in the sheltering field rise. When she heard about the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program online Masters in shelter medicine, she knew that was how she’d make both goals a reality…	e,s,v	topic1021,topic1038,
20170411	Blog	blog	Study: Animal shelter managers may not understand what shelter veterinarians can do	Study: Animal shelter managers may not understand what shelter veterinarians can do April 11, 2017 When you think of a veterinarian working in an animal shelter, what do you imagine they do there? For many shelter managers who participated in a recent study, that answer is “perform spay/neuter surgery.” However, shelter veterinarians and shelter medicine can play a much larger role in an animal shelter, providing expertise on disease prevention…	e,v	topic1021,topic1008,topic1038,
20170407	Blog	blog	New partnership making 1 million a modest ambition for shelter cats	New partnership making 1 million a modest ambition for shelter cats April 7, 2017 B.J. Rogers is vice-president of ProLearning for the ASPCA. Earlier this year he wrote a post about the power of working together—and about collaboration as a key to increased impact. In this guest post, he's sharing news of a brand-new partnership whose aim is just that. Nothing like getting to walk the walk! In an…	p,s	topic1021,,,
20170321	Blog	blog	Shelter medicine changes everything for influenza cats in New York City – and beyond	Shelter medicine changes everything for influenza cats in New York City – and beyond March 21, 2017 When hundreds of cats in the New York City Animal Care and Control shelters tested positive for avian influenza last year, everyone involved set their only goal — saving the cats’ lives. That was a goal they reached, thanks to shelter medicine and the power of collaboration. “The NYACC did not want to euthanize a…	e,p,s,v	topic1021,topic1024,topic1008,topic1047,,,,
20170314	Blog	blog	The kitties went down to Georgia – and their lives were saved!	The kitties went down to Georgia – and their lives were saved! March 14, 2017 Madi R. Hawkins, Director of Habersham County Animal Care & Control in Georgia, loves cats. She especially loves being in charge of a shelter that’s committed to saving them — even though it hasn’t always been that way. “The polices in place when I first started, especially in regards to feral cats, were heartbreaking,” she…	e,p,s	topic1021,topic1024,,
20170209	Blog	blog	Adopted pets are rescued by love, saved by shelter medicine	Adopted pets are rescued by love, saved by shelter medicine February 9, 2017 If you’ve adopted a pet from an animal shelter or rescue group, you know how powerful the bond is that exists between the pet and their human family. You’re also probably aware of the efforts made by shelter and rescue staff and volunteers to make sure you and your pet found each other. What you…	p	topic1021,
20170126	Blog	blog	How getting over your fear of ‘technology’ will save animals’ lives	How getting over your fear of ‘technology’ will save animals’ lives January 26, 2017 When you hear the word “technology,” do you think it has nothing to do with your efforts to save animals? Does the word itself leave you cold? Next month, Maddie’s Fund® CIO Lars Rabbe will be launching a series of posts on how technology is the missing link in finding homes and habitats for the…	e,f,s,v	topic1021,
20170117	Blog	blog	Remembering Lynda Foro, hero of the early No Kill movement	Remembering Lynda Foro, hero of the early No Kill movement January 17, 2017 Lynda Foro, who in 1995 created the original No Kill Conference, passed away on December 27, 2016. Foro was an animal lover and not part of the humane movement when she first heard of the concept of “No Kill” in 1992. After visiting an animal sanctuary and educating herself on what was then only a…	e,p,s,v	topic1021,
20161214	Blog	blog	How one Aha! Moment while driving led to a lifesaving idea for community cats	How one Aha! Moment while driving led to a lifesaving idea for community cats December 14, 2016 It was an ordinary day as Stacy LeBaron was driving down the road, listening to one of her favorite podcasts about business and financials. Then it struck her – an Aha! Moment, out of nowhere. Her realization? There should be a podcast for community cats. LeBaron had been looking for a way to enhance the…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1021,topic1006,,,
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Savings Lives with No Budget and Partnering to Spread No-Kill: The Kirby Animal Shelter Story	Savings Lives with No Budget and Partnering to Spread No-Kill: The Kirby Animal Shelter Story Christie BanduchJanuary 2017 Learn how a shelter in Kirby, Texas went from a 6% live release rate to over 90%.	e,s	topic37,topic38,topic1020,topic1021,
20161104	Presentation	presentation	Getting to No Kill: How Austin Did It	Getting to No Kill: How Austin Did It Dr. Ellen Jefferson and Ryan ClintonJanuary 2017 Hear the presenters review the decisions that were made, the communication used, the committees that were formed, the work that was divided up and the strategy that brought the City of Austin to no-kill.	e,f,p,s,v	topic32,topic37,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,
20161104	Presentation	presentation	Advancing the No-Kill Movement through State and Local Politics	Advancing the No-Kill Movement through State and Local Politics Brenda CollierJanuary 2017 Learn how you can make a difference by advancing the No-Kill movement in your area through local and state politics.	e	topic37,topic40,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,
20161104	Presentation	presentation	Breed Restrictions in Housing - Panel Discussion	Breed Restrictions in Housing - Panel Discussion Tawney Hamond, Scott Giacoppo, Lindsey OrtizJanuary 2017 The panel covers how breed restrictions impact "pitbull" terriers and what can be done to remove or bypass the restrictions.	e,s	topic37,topic40,topic93,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,topic1001,topic1003,
20161104	Presentation	presentation	Let's Keep Community Cats in the Community Where They Belong	Let's Keep Community Cats in the Community Where They Belong Alice Burton and Scott GiacoppoJanuary 2017 This workshop will help you reduce your intake and euthanasia numbers while helping you focus on increasing your adoption and live release rate.	e,s	topic25,topic29,topic37,topic45,topic1004,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1020,topic1021,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,	cats
20161101	Blog	blog	It may be time to say goodbye to breed labels on all shelter dogs	It may be time to say goodbye to breed labels on all shelter dogs November 1, 2016 There’s renewed interest in identifying shelter dogs not by breed but by their physical and personality traits. What’s prompted that, and is it an idea whose time has come? The idea itself isn’t new. Some adoption organizations did away with breed labels long ago, with some simply calling them “All American Shelter Dogs.” In fact,…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1034,topic1021,
20161027	Blog	blog	It’s a Happy MaddieCam Birthday on National Cat Day!	It’s a Happy MaddieCam Birthday on National Cat Day! October 27, 2016 One of our favorite days – National Cat Day – is just around the corner this Saturday, October 29! Along with bringing attention to cats who need homes, this holiday also marks the one-year anniversary of MaddieCam, where we decided to stream live from Cat Town, America's first cat café. Today, MaddieCam streams live from…	p,s	topic1021,
20161025	Blog	blog	How not knowing what you don’t know hurts animals	How not knowing what you don’t know hurts animals October 25, 2016 Is not knowing what we don’t know hurting the animals in our care? Recently, APSCAPro published a blog post, “We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know.” It was about how shelter dogs pegged as having “behavior problems” often didn’t have those same behaviors in a foster home. They turned out to be shelter-specific behaviors, and…	e,s	topic1021,
20161018	Blog	blog	Got community cats? Best Friends has a book for you – free!	Got community cats? Best Friends has a book for you – free! October 18, 2016 Community cats: If you’ve got them, Best Friends wants to help. They’ve written a book covering everything from the ABCs to the rocket science of community cat management, and they’re giving it away as a free download! Topics covered include: The history of the TNR movement The importance of leadership Who in your community is…	e,p,s,v	topic1021,topic1006,topic1024,,,,,,
20161013	Blog	blog	Don’t think about the animals: How inspiration comes when you’re not paying attention	Don’t think about the animals: How inspiration comes when you’re not paying attention October 13, 2016 Why would we tell you not to think about the animals? Because as counter intuitive as it may seem, you’ll probably find that spending less time thinking how to do a better job helping animals and more time doing and thinking about nothing in particular can create space for the very insight you need to…	e,s,v	topic1021,
20161013	Presentation	presentation	San Francisco SPCA Ringworm Program (SPORE)	San Francisco SPCA Ringworm Program (SPORE) October 2016 Managing ringworm in homeless pet populations is easier than you think, if you're equipped with a plan and the right tools.	e,s,v	topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1044,topic1047,
20160901	Webcast	webcast	Innovative Fostering: Saving More Dogs with Behavioral Challenges	Innovative Fostering: Saving More Dogs with Behavioral Challenges Kristen AuerbachAugust 2016 Has your shelter struggled to achieve live outcomes for dogs who display common behavioral challenges like kennel stress, barrier reactivity and fear-based aggression? Learn how you could turn that around and save more dogs lives.	e,f,s,v	topic2,topic3,topic37,topic46,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,	dogs
20160809	Blog	blog	Just say no to the ‘conventional wisdom’: Sherri Franklin’s Aha! journey saving senior dogs	Just say no to the ‘conventional wisdom’: Sherri Franklin’s Aha! journey saving senior dogs August 9, 2016 How much of the “conventional wisdom” about adoption and foster programs makes sense, and how much of it just keeps your organization from saving as many animals as it could? That was the question on Sherri Franklin’s mind as she first created Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, a San Francisco organization that has saved thousands of…	f,s	topic1034,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,,,
20160809	Research	research	Community Pet Adoption Survey Results - Pet Owner Rehoming	Community Pet Adoption Survey Results - Pet Owner Rehoming August 2016 Game-changing ‘pet retention’ and ‘safety net’ programs to keep pets in homes are gaining tremendous traction; however, pet relinquishment is still a very common occurrence in our nation’s shelters. In the instances where staying in a home is not possible, to what extent are pet guardians part of the rehoming process? What strategies are being employed to find a new home without having the pet step foot in the shelter? In this survey report, we examined beliefs around ‘pet owner rehoming,’ the extent to which guardians are empowered to find resolutions on their own, and the types of tools organizations provide to support the rehoming process.	e,f,p,s,v	topic37,topic105,topic1028,topic1020,topic1021,
20160728	Presentation	presentation	No-Kill Strategies: Community and Shelter Policies that Work	No-Kill Strategies: Community and Shelter Policies that Work July 2016 Hear about successful community building policies that resulted in 90% save rates.	e,s	topic37,topicabc69d60-cba0-42e6-bce1-33c405d8c58b,topic95,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,topic1048,
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,
20160721	Blog	blog	Aha! Moments in the Deep South: How the Charleston Animal Society turned scandal into lifesaving	Aha! Moments in the Deep South: How the Charleston Animal Society turned scandal into lifesaving July 21, 2016 When the Charleston Animal Society faced a massive scandal after years of high kill rates in the shelter, it might have been the end of the line. Thanks to the courage to recognize and act on its Aha! Moments, the organization and the community it serves have never been more in sync, and the animals…	e,s	topic1021,topic1038,
20160718	Blog	blog	#HeardItAtBestFriends: An ‘in case you missed it’ report from the Best Friends National Conference!	#HeardItAtBestFriends: An ‘in case you missed it’ report from the Best Friends National Conference! July 18, 2016 Did you miss the Best Friends National Conference in Salt Lake City? Were you there, but couldn’t see everything, or just want to relive the top moments? From a dream for the future to just plain fun, check out these Maddie’s Fund® #HeardItAtBestFriends highlights! We asked people to tell us what the best idea they…	s	topic1021,
20160614	Blog	blog	Lessons from a Brazilian community dog program	Lessons from a Brazilian community dog program June 14, 2016 Most of us in animal welfare are on board with the concept of community cats — unowned cats who live in neighborhoods, some feral, some social. Can that concept work for dogs, too? It’s not an idea that sits easily with most people. Communities with large numbers of stray dogs in the U.S. are rare,…	e,p,s	topic1021,
20160601	Blog	blog	What animal-loving kids do on their summer vacation	What animal-loving kids do on their summer vacation June 1, 2016 What’s better than summer vacation for kids? Summer vacation spending time with and helping animals! If your kids are crazy about animals, and you want to encourage the development of empathy and compassion, summer programs working with homeless pets should be at the top of your family to-do list. Consider these possibilities. Reading programs are…	p	topic1021,topic1013,topic1023,
20160524	Blog	blog	What’s up for animals in Dane County? A Maddie’s grant report	What’s up for animals in Dane County? A Maddie’s grant report May 24, 2016 Dane County, WI, is a good place for homeless pets, thanks to Maddie and the hard work of local animal adoption organizations. The Maddie's® Pet Rescue Project in Dane County was a seven-year, collaborative effort to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable shelter animals in the community. Four organizations came together during different periods…	e,p	topic1021,topic1038,
20160519	Webcast	webcast	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Cats on a Fast Track to Adoption	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Cats on a Fast Track to Adoption Dr. Brenda GriffinMay 2016 Stress can trigger physical, emotional and behavioral problems for cats in animal shelters. What can be done to help overcome stress and its negative outcomes?	e,s,v	topic2,topic4,topic17,topic22,topic50,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1010,	cats
20160519	Video	video	Maddie Talks: Aha Moments - Inspirational Speakers Getting it Done	Maddie Talks: Aha Moments - Inspirational Speakers Getting it Done May 2016	e,s	topic2,topic3,topic4,topic8,topic9,topic11,topic12,topic13,topic32,topic37,topic1038,topic1043,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,
20160324	Webcast	webcast	Outpatient Parvo Treatment for Dogs	Outpatient Parvo Treatment for Dogs Dr. Jeffrey StupineMarch 2016 Learn about the feasibility of treating symptomatic parvovirus dogs in a twice-daily outpatient setting while minimizing the risk of infection to other dogs in a shelter environment.	e,v	topic25,topic28,topic57,topic58,topic62,topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,	dogs
20160203	Blog	blog	Shelter medicine course opens its webinars to all, #ThanksToMaddie!	Shelter medicine course opens its webinars to all, #ThanksToMaddie! February 3, 2016 The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine’s Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Course invites all shelter veterinarians, shelter professionals, vet students, and community members to join them for their series of free webinars this semester: This lecture series not only discusses concepts key to sheltering but also helps veterinary students, shelter professionals and volunteers, and members…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1021,topic1006,topic1013,topic1008,
20151210	Webcast	webcast	Getting the Most Out of Shelter Medicine	Getting the Most Out of Shelter Medicine Dr. Cristie Kamiya and Carol NovelloDecember 2015 Shelter veterinarians are a powerful source of experience, knowledge, training and insight that can guide animal shelters to improvements in every area of animal care. This webcast will take a comprehensive look at the benefits of giving a veterinarian a policy-making role in shelter operations.	e,v	topic32,topic34,topic37,topic44,topic57,topic1024,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1004,topic1008,
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Getting to No-Kill, Different Communities, Different Models NKLA: Los Angeles, California	Getting to No-Kill, Different Communities, Different Models NKLA: Los Angeles, California Brenda Barnette, Francis Battista, Aimee Gilbreath, Marc PeraltaJuly 17, 2015 What is the "secret sauce” that created No-kill Los Angeles’ rapid success? Come learn how Best Friends’ NKLA initiative formed public/private partnerships, created a strong coalition, and broke through misconceptions to save many more lives in L.A.	e,s,v	topic32,topic33,topic37,topic42,topic43,topic1024,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1024,
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Getting to No-Kill, Different Communities, Different Models - Austin, Texas	Getting to No-Kill, Different Communities, Different Models - Austin, Texas Dr. Ellen Jefferson and Tawney HammondJuly 17, 2015 As the largest no-kill city in the country, Austin Texas, knows how to turn things around. Find out how they did it!	e,s,v	topic32,topic33,topic37,topic42,topic43,topic1024,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1024,
20150717	Presentation	presentation	How to Win Friends and Influence Lifesaving through Coalitions and Alliances	How to Win Friends and Influence Lifesaving through Coalitions and Alliances Barbara Brown, Francis Battista and Arlyn BradshawJuly 17, 2015 Learn how to leverage allied and rival organizations toward a common goal. You can accomplish great things with the strength of active, united coalitions, find out how in this presentation!	e	topic32,topic33,topic37,topic42,topic43,topic1024,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1024,
20150608	Research	research	Community Pet Adoption Partnerships Survey Results: Stray Kitten Scenario	Community Pet Adoption Partnerships Survey Results: Stray Kitten Scenario June 2015 During the Summer of 2014, Maddie’s Institute^® conducted a survey to assess strategies that may prevent animals from entering shelter facilities. One such strategy involves asking community members who bring in kittens to care for them until organizational resources are available or they are old enough to be placed for adoption. This report addresses the extent to which organizations encourage community member care, the frequency of community members who elect to provide care, how organizational resources link to involvement and more.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1,topic25,topic30,topic37,topic46,topic47,topic50,topic51,topic90,topic91,topic92,topic97,topic98,topic99,topic105,topic1001,topic1028,topic1004,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1004,topic1010,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1044,topic1045,
20150505	Webcast	webcast	Removing Barriers to Adoption: How Evidence, Innovation and Compassion Grow Pet Adoptions	Removing Barriers to Adoption: How Evidence, Innovation and Compassion Grow Pet Adoptions Cynthia D. Delany and Kelly LeeMay 2015 Because people in animal welfare often see terrible things befall pets, and because of genuine concern for the animals, we've sometimes gone overboard in terms of regulating, requiring, constraining, screening and even getting in the way of successful adoptions.	e,s	topic2,topic3,topic4,topic5,topic6,topic7,topic12,topic13,topic14,topic15,topic50,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1010,topic1033,topic1034,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Revolution Relay: Passing the Baton to the Next Generation of Advocates	Revolution Relay: Passing the Baton to the Next Generation of Advocates Becky RobinsonFebruary 2015 As Alley Cat Allies celebrates its 25th anniversary, Ms. Robinson reflects on the past quarter of a century. Where we were, what we have accomplished and what is yet to be achieved by the next generation! Come celebrate the rescued animals and advocacy accomplishments of the past while we also set our sights on the future.	e,f,p,s,v	topic25,topic29,topic35,topic37,topic39,topic45,topic1004,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1020,topic1021,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	No-Kill Political Advocacy	No-Kill Political Advocacy Ryan ClintonFebruary 2015 Learn how animal advocates in Austin, Texas, put no-kill on the City's public-policy agenda, and how you can do the same for your community. Topics include writing press releases, strategies for communicating with public officials, learning how to handle opposition and spreading your lifesaving message.	e	topic37,topic40,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Achieving and Sustaining No-kill in a Medium-sized, Open Admission Shelter	Achieving and Sustaining No-kill in a Medium-sized, Open Admission Shelter Cheryl SchneiderFebruary 2015 Learn how Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in Texas, an open admission shelter, started on their path to no-kill and how they continue to achieve a high save rate every month.	e	topic1,topic2,topic37,topic38,topic50,topic95,topic1001,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1010,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Companion Animal Legislation	Companion Animal Legislation Ryan ClintonFebruary 2015 Passing well-crafted legislation can be a key way to change the world for companion animals. This session covers municipal and state-focused legislative topics including rescue-access laws, city No Kill mandates, banning the gas chambers and regulating puppy mills.	e	topic37,topic40,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Holding Out for a Hero	Holding Out for a Hero Becky Robinson and Kayla ChristianoFebruary 2015 The movement to save cats has been gaining steam for 25 years and while TNR and other no-kill initiatives are in the news every day, it can still feel like your community isn’t changing at all. You’re angry and frustrated that your local shelter or animal control impounds and kills healthy animals and you wish someone would step in and fix it. After all, you’re only one person, right?	e,f,s,v	topic37,topic40,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	The Little Shelter that Could...and DID!	The Little Shelter that Could...and DID! Sgt. Karl BaileyFebruary 2015 Discover how Sgt. Karl Bailey, with a small staff and a group of committed volunteers, changed a high kill city shelter to no-kill in just 120 seconds - and with a budget of less than $30,000 per year!	e,s	topic37,topic38,topic40,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 1	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 1 Leala Ward-VinsonFebruary 2015 Take a look into the ways that advocacy on individual and community levels can have a positive impact on treating all dogs equally, eliminating breed-related stigmas, abolishing outdated policies and improving the chances for targeted breeds to find homes and their families access to resources.	e,s	topic2,topic3,topic5,topic37,topic40,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 2	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 2 Megan RansomFebruary 2015 Take a look into the ways that advocacy on individual and community levels can have a positive impact on treating all dogs equally, eliminating breed-related stigmas, abolishing outdated policies and improving the chances for targeted breeds to find homes and their families access to resources.	e,s	topic37,topic40,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,	dogs
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 3	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 3 Lindsey OrtizFebruary 2015 Take a look into the ways that advocacy on individual and community levels can have a positive impact on treating all dogs equally, eliminating breed-related stigmas, abolishing outdated policies and improving the chances for targeted breeds to find homes and their families access to resources.	e,s	topic2,topic3,topic5,topic8,topic9,topic10,topic15,topic25,topic37,topic40,topic1038,topic1043,topic1033,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,topic1033,topic1034,topic1038,topic1043,topic1038,topic1043,	dogs
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Taking Different Paths to No-Kill	Taking Different Paths to No-Kill Michael and Pam KitkoskiFebruary 2015 Learn how Rockwall Pets has taken two municipal open-admission shelters to no-kill status in Rockwall County, TX. Each shelter required a different tactic. There's more than one way to get it done!	e,s	topic37,topic38,topic40,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	No-Kill Kansas City	No-Kill Kansas City Brent ToellnerFebruary 2015 In 2011, the city of Kansas City, MO put out an RFP for private organizations to run the city shelter; a shelter with a long history of being a high-kill shelter. When the deadline for bids passed, there were no bidders to take on the project. So a small group of advocates used the city's 3-week extension to build a business plan to successfully bid on, and take over, the city shelter contract.	e,s	topic37,topic38,topic40,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	The Bastrop Experience: The Road to Saving More Lives	The Bastrop Experience: The Road to Saving More Lives Erica Thompson and Amanda SmithFebruary 2015 After a rough first year in 2012, the mostly rural Bastrop County Animal Services in Texas was well on the path to significantly increase their save-rate. Take a look at how they did it.	e,s	topic37,topic38,topic40,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,
20150220	Presentation	presentation	The Law & Liability for Shelters & Rescues	The Law & Liability for Shelters & Rescues Ryan ClintonFebruary 2015 Learn how shelters and rescue groups can implement strategies to limit their liability for saving lives.	e	topic37,topic40,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,
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	Foster Faster: Growing Your Dog Foster Program	Foster Faster: Growing Your Dog Foster Program Faith WrightFebruary 2015 Learn how to expand your foster program to save the even harder to place big dogs, often considered "the last 10%".	e,f,p,s,v	topic2,topic3,topic12,topic25,topic37,topic46,topic51,topic105,topic1028,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
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	Saving All the Little Dogs: Small Dog Behavior Issues	Saving All the Little Dogs: Small Dog Behavior Issues Faith Wright and Deaven WilsonFebruary 2015 Do you know how many small breed dogs are euthanized in your community shelter? In Austin, Texas in 2008, it was many more than would have been expected (roughly 500). Do you know that nearly ALL of them can be saved and although many are marked "aggressive", they rarely are?	e,f,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1008,topic1011,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1020,topic1021,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,topic1045,	dogs
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Saving Parvo Positive Pups	Saving Parvo Positive Pups Katie Kresek and Alexis Bardzinksi, DVMFebruary 2015 Parvovirus is a major killer of dogs and puppies in shelters. Austin Pets Alive! built the first parvo ward that actively takes parvo-positive dogs from the community and other shelters for treatment and then placement.	e,s,v	topic2,topic3,topic4,topic25,topic28,topic37,topic41,topic57,topic58,topic62,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,
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	How to Create a Successful Barn Cat Program	How to Create a Successful Barn Cat Program Monica FrendenFebruary 2015 Often overlooked for rescue, feral and fractious cats can be saved through a progressive Barn Placement Program and given a new lease on life as working cats. Learn how to start a barn program from scratch.	e,p,s	topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1008,topic1020,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1035,topic1036,topic1044,topic1045,	cats
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,
20141001	Video	video	Shelter Medicine Changes Everything	Shelter Medicine Changes Everything October 2014 In this short documentary film, Maddie's Fund takes a look at how shelter medicine arrived at this moment in time, the role Maddie's Fund played in that journey, and what the future holds for shelters, shelter veterinarians, and the animals whose lives are in their care.	e,f,p,s,v	topic37,topic57,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1008,
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,
20130501	Article	article	How to Sell Policymakers on Fee-Waived Adoption	How to Sell Policymakers on Fee-Waived Adoption Jeannette PetersMay 2013 It’s been proven that free pet adoptions save lives, but some communities prohibit the practice. Animal advocates in Alachua County, Florida persuaded their County Commissioners to change their restrictive policy with patience, personal relationships, research and statistics.	e,f,p,s,v	topic2,topic7,topic37,topic38,topic1033,topic1034,topic1020,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,
20130401	Article	article	From Helpless Newborn to Skilled Acrobat: Feline Development and the Orphaned Kitten	From Helpless Newborn to Skilled Acrobat: Feline Development and the Orphaned Kitten Susan Krebsbach, DVMApril 2013 Kittens may start out tiny and helpless, but they rapidly develop into some of nature's most agile and active creatures. Making sure they grow up with their social and behavioral needs met is as important as making sure their physical needs are fulfilled, says Susan Krebsbach, DVM.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic18,topic25,topic30,topic37,topic47,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,topic1004,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,
20120801	Presentation	presentation	Saving Neonatal Kittens	Saving Neonatal Kittens Ellen Jefferson, DVMAugust 2012 Austin Pets Alive's Bottle Baby Program saves over 1,000 kittens per year that would otherwise be euthanized due to the high needs of orphaned baby kittens.	e,f,p,s,v	topic25,topic30,topic37,topic47,topic1004,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,
20120801	Article	article	Tips for Working with Local Lawmakers: An Interview with Ryan Clinton	Tips for Working with Local Lawmakers: An Interview with Ryan Clinton August 2012 Ryan Clinton shares the strategy for working with local lawmakers that helped Austin, TX, set an aggressive no-kill goal for their city – which has been saving more than 90% of its animals for more than a year now.	e,f,p,s,v	topic37,topic40,topic1020,topic1021,topic1030,topic1031,topic1032,
20120301	Video	video	Expanding Lifesaving in Spite of Slashed Budgets	Expanding Lifesaving in Spite of Slashed Budgets Rich AvanzinoMarch 2012 The economic crisis in America has forced animal shelters to look at options they might not have considered in the past. In this provocative video, Maddie's Fund president Rich Avanzino asks "What if?" animal control agencies were to no longer take community cats or owner surrenders if they are at capacity - an idea that if carried out, could radically save lives.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1020,topic1021,topic1038,topic1040,
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,
20010101	Article	article	How to Start a Feral Cat Program	How to Start a Feral Cat Program Leslie Wilson2001 Everything you need to know from using the right kitten formula to recruiting volunteers, written by an animal lover with years of feral cat experience.	e,f,p,s,v	topic35,topic37,topic38,topic39,topic45,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1020,topic1021,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1033,topic1035,	cats
20000101	Article	article	Fostering Kittens	Fostering Kittens Leslie Wilson2000 An old pro passes on invaluable information for feeding, cleaning and socializing baby felines.	e,f,p,s,v	topic37,topic46,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
20000101	Article	article	Fostering Shelter Dogs	Fostering Shelter Dogs 2000 Fostering shelter dogs is a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family.	e,f,p,s,v	topic37,topic46,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,	dogs

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Monica Frenden, Maddie's® Director of Feline Lifesaving, American Pets Alive! and Dr. Alexis Bardzinski, Medical Director, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019

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Ellen Jefferson, DVM Executive Director, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019

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Katy Loughney, Economic Impact Advisor, University of Denver's Institute for Human-Animal ConnectionMarch 2019

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