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  • 1.  The Shift to Prevention a Guide - Latest Version

    Posted 21 hours ago

    We wrote a guide. Not a pitch, not a fundraiser, just the data and the argument for why animal welfare needs to move upstream. The Shift to Prevention covers what's driving shelter intake, what the data actually shows about family surrender, and what a prevention-first model looks like in practice, including the AWRN platform we're building to connect shelters, rescues, vets, and community organizations into one shared network. It's free.


    If you want a copy, grab it here:

    https://files.constantcontact.com/6985f76f901/738f2ca2-6a6f-4d5d-9b22-8072cbd40a5a.pdf

    This is the latest version as of April 1st, 2026. 


    #CommunityPartnerships*

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    BJ Adkins
    Founder/Director
    Animal-Angels Foundation
    Pinson, AL
    bjadkins@animal-angels.org
    animal-angelsfoundation.org
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  • 2.  RE: The Shift to Prevention a Guide - Latest Version

    Posted 8 hours ago

    I am really glad to see this. Our organization believes the shift from shelter crisis reaction to earlier prevention is key.  Our organization focuses entirely on prevention! Thank you for sharing your vision of prevention!



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    Michelle Mendoza
    Founder & President
    Peaceful Coexistence Ltd
    CO
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  • 3.  RE: The Shift to Prevention a Guide - Latest Version

    Posted 8 hours ago

    Michelle, thank you for this. It means a lot coming from someone whose organization is built on the same foundation. Prevention-first is still a pretty lonely lane in this field, so finding others who see it the same way matters.


    We'd love to learn more about Peaceful Coexistence and the work you're doing in Colorado. If you're ever open to connecting, we're always looking to share ideas with organizations that get it.

    Bj



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    BJ Adkins
    Founder/Director
    Animal-Angels Foundation
    Pinson, AL
    bjadkins@animal-angels.org
    animal-angelsfoundation.org
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  • 4.  RE: The Shift to Prevention a Guide - Latest Version

    Posted 7 hours ago

    BJ, 

    I would be honored to spend time talking with you! What you have built is so much greater than our small organization. It would be amazing to get to know you and learn from your wisdom. I will send you an email with my phone number, and I also signed up for an AWRN walk though. 

    Please feel free to check out our website, I am currently looking at yours and becoming your biggest fan!

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    Michelle Mendoza
    Founder & President
    Peaceful Coexistence Ltd
    CO
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  • 5.  RE: The Shift to Prevention a Guide - Latest Version

    Posted an hour ago

    Thank you for sharing this!  



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    Michelle Van Dusen
    Board Member
    Outsiders Farm & Sanctuary
    GA
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