Animal Welfare Professionals

Summary:
This report details the impact of kennel housing on pet wellness and evidence-based solutions for increasing live outcomes for dogs in animal shelter care. Guidelines on how to use this report, peer-reviewed research articles, research summaries, and practical applications for shelter operations are included. Solutions are discussed for the following:
● Return to Home
● Transfer
● Foster
● Behavior and Training
● Playgroups
● Free Adoptions
● Constructive Adopter Meet-and-Greets

Overall, the report concludes that population management and proactive intervention programs can improve shelter dog welfare, decrease their length of stay, and provide increased opportunities for live outcomes.

For questions and support regarding this report, please contact hass-project@americanpetsalive.org

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment
#CaseManagement*
#EducationandTraining
#FosterPrograms
#Rehoming
#ReturntoHome(LostPetReunification)
#TransfersandTransport