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Hi, the goal of my non-profit is to raise awareness about fostering. I recently composed 2 question survey about fostering and posted them on Nextdoor (Davis and Woodland, CA).  Dog intakes from Woodland are 50-60% and <10% from Davis. Therefore, fostering might be more important in Woodland. The data are interesting and I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on them.  From Davis, out of 2000+ views, 48 responses. From Woodland, out of 500+ views, 9 responses.  Fairly similar rates of responses with Davis at 2.4% and Woodland at 1.8%. Two distinct demographics are based on the 2020 census.  33% of woodland responses indicate a lack of knowledge on fostering compare to 0% of Davis. 11% of woodland respondents identify as fosters compare to 29% of Davis. The same % of people know a little about fostering in both cities. When asked would you like to learn more about fostering? 67% of Woodland say NO 46% of Davis say NO.  33% of Woodland says YES and 15% of Davis say YES. None of the Woodland respondents are on the fence while 40% of Davis say Maybe. 

Which city should we focus on?  We love to get your input. Less people in Woodland are aware of fostering but more are willing to learn. Most dogs in the shelters are from Woodland. Practically everyone in Davis knows about fostering, but not too many want to learn perhaps because people already know a lot. 40% of Davis is on the fence. Very few shelter dogs are from Davis. 

Thanks.

#FosterPrograms

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Julielani Chang
The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
Davis CA
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I am shocked at the level of NO for the response! Do you have a social media page where you can share info on the benefits of fostering and the "how to's" of fostering through your organization? Perhaps you can reach a larger audience by doing so and won't need to worry with focusing on a particular area. It has helped us tremendously!

Hi, the goal of my non-profit is to raise awareness about fostering. I recently composed 2 question survey about fostering and posted them on Nextdoor (Davis and Woodland, CA).  Dog intakes from Woodland are 50-60% and <10% from Davis. Therefore, fostering might be more important in Woodland. The data are interesting and I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on them.  From Davis, out of 2000+ views, 48 responses. From Woodland, out of 500+ views, 9 responses.  Fairly similar rates of responses with Davis at 2.4% and Woodland at 1.8%. Two distinct demographics are based on the 2020 census.  33% of woodland responses indicate a lack of knowledge on fostering compare to 0% of Davis. 11% of woodland respondents identify as fosters compare to 29% of Davis. The same % of people know a little about fostering in both cities. When asked would you like to learn more about fostering? 67% of Woodland say NO 46% of Davis say NO.  33% of Woodland says YES and 15% of Davis say YES. None of the Woodland respondents are on the fence while 40% of Davis say Maybe. 

Which city should we focus on?  We love to get your input. Less people in Woodland are aware of fostering but more are willing to learn. Most dogs in the shelters are from Woodland. Practically everyone in Davis knows about fostering, but not too many want to learn perhaps because people already know a lot. 40% of Davis is on the fence. Very few shelter dogs are from Davis. 

Thanks.

#FosterPrograms

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Julielani Chang
The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
Davis CA
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Hi, the goal of my non-profit is to raise awareness about fostering. I recently composed 2 question survey about fostering and posted them on Nextdoor (Davis and Woodland, CA).  Dog intakes from Woodland are 50-60% and <10% from Davis. Therefore, fostering might be more important in Woodland. The data are interesting and I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on them.  From Davis, out of 2000+ views, 48 responses. From Woodland, out of 500+ views, 9 responses.  Fairly similar rates of responses with Davis at 2.4% and Woodland at 1.8%. Two distinct demographics are based on the 2020 census.  33% of woodland responses indicate a lack of knowledge on fostering compare to 0% of Davis. 11% of woodland respondents identify as fosters compare to 29% of Davis. The same % of people know a little about fostering in both cities. When asked would you like to learn more about fostering? 67% of Woodland say NO 46% of Davis say NO.  33% of Woodland says YES and 15% of Davis say YES. None of the Woodland respondents are on the fence while 40% of Davis say Maybe. 

Which city should we focus on?  We love to get your input. Less people in Woodland are aware of fostering but more are willing to learn. Most dogs in the shelters are from Woodland. Practically everyone in Davis knows about fostering, but not too many want to learn perhaps because people already know a lot. 40% of Davis is on the fence. Very few shelter dogs are from Davis. 

Thanks.

#FosterPrograms

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Julielani Chang
The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
Davis CA
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I would say this isn't enough information to use for organizational decision-making. You would need a much larger survey covering a more representative sample of the population. Unless these are villages of 2500 people,  48 from one area and 9 from the other isn't nearly enough! And just because fewer pets come from an area doesn't mean they don't need or want information. 

Hi, the goal of my non-profit is to raise awareness about fostering. I recently composed 2 question survey about fostering and posted them on Nextdoor (Davis and Woodland, CA).  Dog intakes from Woodland are 50-60% and <10% from Davis. Therefore, fostering might be more important in Woodland. The data are interesting and I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on them.  From Davis, out of 2000+ views, 48 responses. From Woodland, out of 500+ views, 9 responses.  Fairly similar rates of responses with Davis at 2.4% and Woodland at 1.8%. Two distinct demographics are based on the 2020 census.  33% of woodland responses indicate a lack of knowledge on fostering compare to 0% of Davis. 11% of woodland respondents identify as fosters compare to 29% of Davis. The same % of people know a little about fostering in both cities. When asked would you like to learn more about fostering? 67% of Woodland say NO 46% of Davis say NO.  33% of Woodland says YES and 15% of Davis say YES. None of the Woodland respondents are on the fence while 40% of Davis say Maybe. 

Which city should we focus on?  We love to get your input. Less people in Woodland are aware of fostering but more are willing to learn. Most dogs in the shelters are from Woodland. Practically everyone in Davis knows about fostering, but not too many want to learn perhaps because people already know a lot. 40% of Davis is on the fence. Very few shelter dogs are from Davis. 

Thanks.

#FosterPrograms

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Julielani Chang
The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
Davis CA
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Hi, the goal of my non-profit is to raise awareness about fostering. I recently composed 2 question survey about fostering and posted them on Nextdoor (Davis and Woodland, CA).  Dog intakes from Woodland are 50-60% and <10% from Davis. Therefore, fostering might be more important in Woodland. The data are interesting and I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on them.  From Davis, out of 2000+ views, 48 responses. From Woodland, out of 500+ views, 9 responses.  Fairly similar rates of responses with Davis at 2.4% and Woodland at 1.8%. Two distinct demographics are based on the 2020 census.  33% of woodland responses indicate a lack of knowledge on fostering compare to 0% of Davis. 11% of woodland respondents identify as fosters compare to 29% of Davis. The same % of people know a little about fostering in both cities. When asked would you like to learn more about fostering? 67% of Woodland say NO 46% of Davis say NO.  33% of Woodland says YES and 15% of Davis say YES. None of the Woodland respondents are on the fence while 40% of Davis say Maybe. 

Which city should we focus on?  We love to get your input. Less people in Woodland are aware of fostering but more are willing to learn. Most dogs in the shelters are from Woodland. Practically everyone in Davis knows about fostering, but not too many want to learn perhaps because people already know a lot. 40% of Davis is on the fence. Very few shelter dogs are from Davis. 

Thanks.

#FosterPrograms

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Julielani Chang
The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
Davis CA
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This is so interesting, Julielani!! 

I  would try to get more Woodland respondents if possible-- maybe there are some local Facebook groups where it can be posted to? But I'm really excited to see that so many people in Davis have some idea what fostering is. Very exciting!

It sounds like you're focusing more on dog fostering? If so, Woodland may be the better match, but if you haven't already, check with local shelters and rescues and see what types of pets they most need fosters for. If it's, for example, big dogs with behavioral incompatibilities like reactivity, it might make sense to concentrate on an area where homes are further apart.

Also, you might think about ways people can try out fostering and what types of foster are available in which areas. If there's a shelter or rescue organization in one of the areas that has field trips that are open to the public, you might be able to make more progress there quicker. 

Please keep me posted on this project!

Hi, the goal of my non-profit is to raise awareness about fostering. I recently composed 2 question survey about fostering and posted them on Nextdoor (Davis and Woodland, CA).  Dog intakes from Woodland are 50-60% and <10% from Davis. Therefore, fostering might be more important in Woodland. The data are interesting and I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on them.  From Davis, out of 2000+ views, 48 responses. From Woodland, out of 500+ views, 9 responses.  Fairly similar rates of responses with Davis at 2.4% and Woodland at 1.8%. Two distinct demographics are based on the 2020 census.  33% of woodland responses indicate a lack of knowledge on fostering compare to 0% of Davis. 11% of woodland respondents identify as fosters compare to 29% of Davis. The same % of people know a little about fostering in both cities. When asked would you like to learn more about fostering? 67% of Woodland say NO 46% of Davis say NO.  33% of Woodland says YES and 15% of Davis say YES. None of the Woodland respondents are on the fence while 40% of Davis say Maybe. 

Which city should we focus on?  We love to get your input. Less people in Woodland are aware of fostering but more are willing to learn. Most dogs in the shelters are from Woodland. Practically everyone in Davis knows about fostering, but not too many want to learn perhaps because people already know a lot. 40% of Davis is on the fence. Very few shelter dogs are from Davis. 

Thanks.

#FosterPrograms

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Julielani Chang
The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
Davis CA
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