Animal Welfare Professionals

If you work or volunteer for a shelter or rescue, you probably have a dog or several dogs who are excitable. Many of these dogs just need a little training. A lot less commonly, a dog might be experiencing hyperarousal. They get super excited and have difficulty calming down or regulating their emotions. ... See More

Bula (Hi) Maddie's Community, We're joining forces with a horse sanctuary here in Fiji and I'm trying to find resources on capacity for care for equine sanctuary. Just like there is one for cat/dog shelters: https://app.calculoid.com/ Does anyone have any resources? Advises how much space is ... See More

I heard about volunteer programs for social media volunteers on Next door and FB, Insta. They would post found/lost animals in their coordinating next door neighborhood groups and help "hype' up social media post and even moderate chats. I would love to start a program at my facility. I found two- one ... See More

Thank you everyone for your responses, I am meeting with them tomorrow. Maybe they will revolutionize feral cat shelters! ------------------------------ Cheryl Koenig Volunteer Executive Director Sullivan County Humane Society NH ------------------------------ See More

Wonderful! I miss my colonies. I mainly cared for Pearl Harbor, Tripler, Hickam, and Kalihi-my biggest colony was at the bowling alley there. I also used to trap over at Kaneohe MCB a lot. I worked with Christin Matsushige (I was so sad when she passed) and Tedra Villaroz with Joey's. I hope to visit ... See More

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Co-Exist Rescue, a brand-new animal rescue organization based in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Led by an active-duty Marine Corps Officer, our team is on a mission to change the lives of animals in need. We're not just passionate about rescue, we're dedicated to making ... See More

Thank you Diane. Regina. ------------------------------ Regina Gardner President Friends of Guilford County Animal Shelter NC ------------------------------ See More

Thank you Sarah. Regina ------------------------------ Regina Gardner President Friends of Guilford County Animal Shelter NC ------------------------------ See More

Does your organization provide resources for self-rehoming to your community? Do you live in a community where most of the dogs you intake are easier dog to find homes for, free of medical problems and appear friendly with cats, dogs, and kids? Or, alternatively, are you seeing more dogs relinquished ... See More