2023 Open Arms Challenge

Thanks, Andy! I really appreciate your feedback and used the WebAIM contract checker you mentioned. Feeling a bit better and coming up with some do-able ideas already. Grateful for the support! ------------------------------ Heather Miller Communications & Development Manager Cat Adoption Team (CAT) ... See More

Your questions are the exact ones I needed to ask. I was a bit lost in how to organize our efforts for this challenge. Thanks for your questions! The responses helped me as well. ------------------------------ Tamara Cook Interim Project Manager Harris County Pets - VPH ---------------------- ... See More

Hey! I'm so sorry Carol and Charlotte! I read Carol's post a little too quickly. I take this to mean that by being open and inclusive, we can truly be more open minded and realize that some pets who we might think need saving (ie - outdoor cats who are thriving, dogs who live outside but are loved ... See More

@Amber Eby It looks like Carol is referencing this " Roadblock-free Pledge " that Best Friends has shared as part of our resources for the challenge . Does anyone have any suggestions on what that bullet in the pledge really means? Roadblock-free Pledge Fewer pets in shelters. More resources ... See More

Thanks, but I really didn't make this up. This is actual wording from the Roadblock Pledge! I'm trying to get an understanding of what this really means. Thank you so much. ------------------------------ Carol Jessee Angels of Assisi ------------------------------ See More

I really like the way you've framed this - "not to undermine our own efforts"! You're making it easier for your team! ------------------------------ Amber Eby Grants Specialist Maddie's Fund ------------------------------ See More

Hi Heather. You've got a really engaging home page. If you love color as much as I do, you might worry that meeting accessibility standards will make your website and printed materials dull or bland or stark, but it doesn't have to be that way! I did a couple of quick tests using the WebAIM contrast ... See More

I hadn't seen this or explored it before. Will definitely check it out - thank you! ------------------------------ Heather Miller Communications & Development Manager Cat Adoption Team (CAT) Sherwood OR ------------------------------ See More

We are getting ready for the 2023 Open Arms Challenge! We intend to have our entire staff sign off on the Removing Roadblocks Pledge, but we want to be sure that we understand each point entirely. One point is: Not Undermine our own efforts by saving animals who don't need to be saved. Exactly ... See More