Animal Welfare Professionals

Hi, After a holiday break, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection is back in business on Jan 22 at noon PT/3 pm ET where we heard from board-certified veterinary behaviorist, @Emily Levine , about pain and behavior. Pain & discomfort are often underdiagnosed in dogs with behavioral issues. ... See More

@Patti Denny That looks amazing way to go!! 🎉 I love how you blended what you know about school improvement plans with a clean, visual layout. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you want to workshop goals, metrics, or anything else as you move forward. Happy to help anytime! ... See More

I am the supervisor at Stillwater Animal Welfare in Oklahoma and we are moving forward with getting a new building. I am asking everyone I can if you have recommendations on brands or companies you prefer when it comes to shelter material. This includes dog kennels, catios, washer/dryer brand, pressure ... See More

Hi everyone. If you're looking for financial assistance for a large, sudden intake of rabbits that need spaying or neutering , please check out Oxbow Animal Health's Rescue Support Program at https://oxbowanimalhealth.com/for-rescues/ Please note that I have nothing to do with Oxbow, I'm simply ... See More

Hi Sandy, I appreciate how you're prioritizing consistent language! ASPCA recently launched a glossary of behavior terms (visit this Behavior Pathway page , under "Phase A: Defining Language"). We also have a free, 20-minute course for shelter staff and volunteers on using objective language ... See More

Thank you so much for this tip! ------------------------------ Melissa Hunter Director of Development Middleburg Humane Foundation ------------------------------ See More

Hi Mackenzie - That is awesom. CONGRATULATIONS. I have a question. Our rescue is totally foster based. We are considering having a physical location where we can do intakes, meet and greets with potential adopters, and a boarding facility for when our fosters go on vacation and can't take their ... See More

Grants are incredibly helpful, but they rarely sustain an organization long-term. This can be a really good opportunity to invite your community into the work. There are people who will rally around an effort like this, and when supporters see that you can successfully tackle a challenging situation, ... See More

Hi Tracy - The hardest part about dog rescue is that if a dog bites, they are euthanized. They are considered a threat to the community. I get it, we rescue giant breed dogs that can cause significant harm when they bite. There's part of me that doesn't agree with this because most bites by animals ... See More