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All Animal Welfare Topic Discussions

  • RE: Grants, Grants, Grants

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    We are on Candid but I have not seen any grants available for our organization. I will look at it again. ------------------------------ Kim Jackson AKC CGC Evaluator President/Founder For The Puppies See More

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    CCPDT has recently published a position statement allowing the use of aversives in dog training. Certified trainers of CCPDT are starting to switch over to the Pet Professional Guild because of this. In See More

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    Position Summary: The Shelter to Service program selects, evaluates, trains, and places shelter dogs with applicants with mental health challenges seeking a Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD). See More

  • Our Communications team took some photos last week on a green screen and here are the results 🥰 We don't tend to see any returns due to "fad" trends and it usually helps bring awareness to dogs See More

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    Do we sometimes need to change a "considerate approach" to animal handling during disasters? Are we capturing these experiences from recent disasters? #Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment ------------------------------ See More

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  • RE: Grants, Grants, Grants

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    If you're not aware of Candid (https://candid.org/), they are a great resources for finding funding. ------------------------------ Kade Alexie Donor Support Specialist Stray Cat Alliance CA ------ See More

  • With the ongoing vet shortage and rising demand for spay/neuter services, hands-on training is more important than ever. United Spay Alliance is offering two upcoming HQHVSN (High-Quality, High-Volume See More

  • #AccesstoCare #CommunityCatManagement #EducationandTraining

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    I use the IAABC website to find trainers and when I can not find one in the area an adopter lives, I will use CCPDT website but I check all web pages for information on training practices and methodology See More

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    Unfortunately, since dog training is not regulated and pretty much anyone can call themselves a dog traine without any education/training, there isn't an easy way to run a list of aversive trainers. We're See More

  • RE: Email newsletters

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    Hi Caroline, our newsletter has not been so successful; unfortunately no new engagements and no increase in donations have ever come from it. I hope you have better luck! ------------------------------ See More

  • Hey there, I've been fostering non-feral kittens for a while now, and I totally understand what you're dealing with. While personality definitely plays a role, early and consistent socialization can make See More

  • Good evening, I have heard this news report numerous times today. I am slightly concerned but more optimistic. I am slightly concerned that dogs will be returned after the trend fades. I truly hope See More

  • RE: Email newsletters

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    Hello! I'm just following up on this, as I am looking to do the same thing. Was the newsletter successfull? Did it increase donations and engagement? Do you have a sample? Thanks! ------------------------------ See More

  • Hey, We aren't doing marketing shelter wise per say BUT a local movie theate/brew house (Flix) reached out to us to see if we would like to host an adoption event at the movie theatre opening weekend See More

  • Trainers using Aversive Methods

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    By any chance, is there a publicly published list of trainers who do use aversion methods in their training practices. We live in NYS and with the Animal Standards Act aversion methods are now legally See More

  • Trainers using Aversive Methods

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  • Nice. This is the first I have heard about this. I definitely need to look into this. So put caps on pups and call them Kryptonite? Need more coffee for creativity to kick in. Thank you for sharing this! See More

  • When you say some things without prescriptions, could you give more info on what? Were looking for ponzuril and doxy mostly. ------------------------------ Jennifer Witkowski Owner Miles To Go Kitten See More

  • RE: Coccidia

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    We have been using Ponazuril (for those who don't know, it's pronounced "po-nah-zu-ril") for about 16 years now. Albon may be okay for really tiny kittens, but there was so much conflict about how to use See More

  • Hi everyone! Has anyone here fostered reptiles like turtles, lizards, or snakes? I'm exploring how to support reptile fostering and would love to hear your experiences: Any care tips or housing See More

  • Hi All, Have you seen the news that with the new Superman movie, searches for "rescue dogs" and "shelter dogs" have skyrocketed on Google - more here on that: https://www.thewrap.com/superman-2025-dog-adoptions-increase-krypto/ See More

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    We are looking for an Executive Director for our Foster Based Rescue Friends of Coos County Animals (FOCCAS) in Coos Bay, Oregon. We are well established, 20 years in our community. Please see attached See More

  • Library Entry

    #PeopleManagement(includingVolunteerIntegration)

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    Rachel, I don't think you are doing anything wrong. We get many emails from shelters asking for our help. I wish we could help, but I don't open them anymore because we just can't. As I said, puppies, See More

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    Hi Judy, Thank you for sharing the information. We are a small rural non-profit in NE Arkansas. I had no clue how to work with a coalition or multiple partners, but we will start with the tips you provided. See More

  • Hi! At our shelter we use wooden benches for customers that extend across one wall . We will place cots inside as well to give the dogs something to lay on (blankets can be provided given the dog isn't See More

  • Hi! I totally understand how you feel, I'm also a dog mom, and seeing your little one suffer is heartbreaking, especially when vet bills keep piling up. UTIs can definitely be more common in spayed females, See More

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    Rachel, I'll tell you that it's very hard this year to find dog transport placements - especially for medium to large dogs. Our Coalition is made up of 9 members - rescues and shelters in Arkansas - and See More

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    Our organization has been using QuickBooks Online (through a grant of course) for our book keeping for a little over a year now, and although I am not an accountant I have been managing it fairly well See More

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    That is essentially what we are trying to do but I am struggling to get an email back or an answer from anyone I am just wondering If I am doing something wrong even if they just tell me no at least then See More

  • Grooming Academy Manager

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    Position Summary: The Manager of Grooming Academy leads Joybound’s innovative grooming training programs and dog grooming services. This role ensures the smooth daily operation of the Grooming See More

  • Jennifer what type of couch cover do you use please. Does it stay put with rambunctious dogs? I appreciate your help! ------------------------------ Machelle Colligan Volunteer Blue Mountain Humane Society See More

  • RE: Coccidia

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    Hi Megan: We use Ponazuril for our shelter and generally have good luck with it. New admits are given a three-day course as a precautionary measure, while confirmed positives get a 5-day course. Also See More

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    Hi Rachel, our rescue gets dogs from out of state. When it's a transport from a shelter, we get email updates of available dogs and email if they've been adopted. They also keeping online updated list See More

  • Have you looked at revivalanimalhealth.com? Revival has a shelter/rescue program you can sign up for. It would be worth checking it out. Some products you can purchase without needing a veterinarian to See More

  • Newly added to the Faunalytics library - Millions of companion animals in the U.S. aren’t receiving the care they need — and the consequences can be devastating. #AccesstoCare

  • Thank you. ------------------------------ Machelle Colligan Volunteer Blue Mountain Humane Society Walla Walla WA ------------------------------

  • Coccidia

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    Coccidia :( What are we doing for coccidia these days? The vets in our area, save for one, really only use Albon so that's what we keep on hand but it doesn't seem all that effective, and isn't cheap. See More

  • Coccidia

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  • I love this question, and LOVE all of the resources and answers you have gotten. Thank you for asking it, and thank you to everyone that has shared! ------------------------------ Megan Whitworth Director See More

  • Grants, Grants, Grants

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    Not to increase the competition, but where are you guys finding grants?! I know there are alot of medical cases, of which I've got plenty, but what else have you guys found that has been helpful. Or what See More

  • Grants, Grants, Grants

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  • We have couch that was donated from a local furniture store, and we just keep a cover over it and change out frequently. We don't bring anyone in the kennel area; all dogs are shown outside of the kennel See More