Updated post on 1/24/22 at 3:10pm Pacific with agenda, shared resources and call recording
Agenda
- Welcome – Bobby Mann bobby.mann@americanpetsalive.org
- Guest Host: Javier Gutierrez, Animal Control Manager, Downey Care Center, County of Los Angeles
- QOTD: What sport would you compete in if you were in the Olympics? (Winter or summer)
- Mary's Monday Motivation
- National Updates
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Note: The scheduled session "Co-Sheltering and Animal Welfare Program (CSAW) at GRACE Marketplace - Gainesville, FL" with Riley Yates was canceled today and will be rescheduled in the future.
Session One: The idea of
managed intake remains a misunderstood and therefore controversial issue in some communities. This has furthered the divide between shelters and rescue groups who feel unfairly overburdened by a shelter that does not accept a particular pet or category of pets. The answer is simple. When a shelter implements managed intake and does not admit a pet it must be done in tandem with a link to resources or the actual resources for options and assistance. In addition, if rescue groups are asked to do more, a reallocation of resources to assist them with care should be done. On the flip side, rescue groups have a reputation of judgmental and closed adoptions that minimize the number of pets they can help through their program. Both stakeholders need to rethink their perspective and goals. But most importantly, both need to communicate more effectively. Join
Dr. Sara Pizano from
Team Shelter USA as she helps us unpack this very important topic.
The Best Practice Playbook for Animal Shelters http://teamshelterusa.com/
Recent NACA position on managed intake and appointments: https://www.nacanet.org/naca-guideline-on-appointment-based-pet-intake-into-shelters/
Adopters Welcome by HSUS: https://humanepro.org/page/adopters-welcome-manual
Facts, research, stats webinar https://youtu.be/9FVHcYTXrgI
Becky Stuntebeck Great recent research publication on the topic of adoption screening (open access!): https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.617525/full
Tracy Brad My org is keeping pets and people together www.becksplace.org
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Hello!
Sharing the agenda for the 1/24/22 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, 1/24/22
Guest Host: Javier Gutierrez, Animal Control Manager, Downey Care Center, County of Los Angeles
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 & 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. Additionally, the AWC offers outreach and education including counseling on topics such as nutrition, behavior, and enrichment.
Session Two: The idea of managed intake remains a misunderstood and therefore controversial issue in some communities. This has furthered the divide between shelters and rescue groups who feel unfairly overburdened by a shelter that does not accept a particular pet or category of pets. The answer is simple. When a shelter implements managed intake and does not admit a pet it must be done in tandem with a link to resources or the actual resources for options and assistance. In addition, if rescue groups are asked to do more, a reallocation of resources to assist them with care should be done. On the flip side, rescue groups have a reputation of judgemental and closed adoptions that minimize the number of pets they can help through their program. Both stakeholders need to rethink their perspectives and goals. But most importantly, both need to communicate more effectively. Join @Sara Pizano from Team Shelter USA as she helps us unpack this very important topic.
Thank you!
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