Updated with agenda, shared resources and call recording on 1/31/22 at 2:15pm Pacific
Agenda
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Session One: Co-Sheltering and Animal Welfare Program (CSAW) at GRACE Marketplace - Gainesville, FL Recognizing that the human-animal bond is valuable and worth preserving through times of homelessness, GRACE has become the first “animal-friendly” low-barrier homeless shelter in the region, accepting guests with Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and Companion Animals. The Co-Sheltering and Animal Welfare Program (CSAW) compliments regular shelter services at GRACE by providing animal accommodations for people entering emergency shelter or visiting campus. Riley Yates, the Animal Welfare Coordinator (AWC), is responsible for coordinating all animal services, providing oversight of animal welfare, and ensuring the health and safety of staff, guests, and visitors.
Learn more at Maddie’s Fund webcast: Co-sheltering and Animal Welfare in Homeless Shelters - March 9 at 12n Pacific / 3p Eastern
Riley Yates, Jesse Casement, MA, and Lauren Rodgers, San Diego Humane Society – MORE INFO to come!
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NOTE: We weren't able to get to the second session listed below on this call so Lucy Fernandez will join us on a future call.
Session Two: Austin Pets Alive! has been working diligently to restructure animal sheltering by helping keep pets OUT of the shelter in the first place.
PASS (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender) supports hundreds of community members each month by helping them understand their options, find resources, and obtain urgent help so they can get through tough times without reaching the last resort: Surrendering their pets.
Lucy Fernandez will join us to share their story, and dive into one of the key components of the APA! lifesaving formula: PASS!
Lucy Fernandez, Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender https://www.austinpetsalive.org/resources/pass
Supported Self Rehoming Tech PDF
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17L5RX9WO09ILeQnVofPqVOjhfE0Wwp1g/view?usp=sharing
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Hello!
Sharing the agenda for the 1/31/22 Maddie's Monday Shelter and Rescue Support Call (LINK TO REGISTER):
Quick Reminder: You can also watch previous recordings and continue the conversation at Maddie's Pet Forum!
Monday, 1/31/22
National Update: Shelter Animals Count will be joining us to give up a sneak peek at what is new for 2022!
Session One: Co-Sheltering and Animal Welfare Program (CSAW) at GRACE Marketplace - Gainesville, FL Recognizing that the human-animal bond is valuable and worth preserving through times of homelessness, GRACE has become the first "animal-friendly" low-barrier homeless shelter in the region, accepting guests with Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and Companion Animals. The Co-Sheltering and Animal Welfare Program (CSAW) compliments regular shelter services at GRACE by providing animal accommodations for people entering emergency shelter or visiting campus. Riley Yates, the Animal Welfare Coordinator (AWC), is responsible for coordinating all animal services, providing oversight of animal welfare, and ensuring the health and safety of staff, guests, and visitors.
Session Two: Austin Pets Alive! has been working diligently to restructure animal sheltering by helping keep pets OUT of the shelter in the first place.
PASS (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender) supports hundreds of community members each month by helping them understand their options, find resources, and obtain urgent help so they can get through tough times without reaching the last resort: Surrendering their pets.
@Lucy Fernandez will join us to share their story, and dive into one of the key components of the APA! life saving formula: PASS!
Thank you!
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