|
Happy Global Cat day!
 |
We’ve come a long way, kitty
Sixteen years ago, Alley Cat Allies launched National Feral Cat Day to promote trap-neuter-return and recognize the myriad people who were caring for feral cats across the country. That was also the year I did my first trap-neuter-return (TNR), of a mom cat who lived in the backyards on my block. Although I wasn’t feeding her, she was clearly content, well-fed and reproducing ... Keep reading!
|
|
|
Animal Sheltering empowers shelter professionals and rescue groups to help create a world where people and animals thrive—living happy, healthy lives together through four key areas working to:
|
|
|
This Scoop! is sponsored by Shor-Line
The end of the year provides a great opportunity for updating your facility or restocking supplies. To honor Shor-Line’s 90th Anniversary, the company is offering additional discounts during the Year End Sale on popular shelter products, such as cage valets, cage dividers and record holders. The Year End Sale extends to Jan. 5, 2018, U.S. only. Get extra $50 savings by placing a $1,000 or more order (excluding shipping and taxes) by Halloween (Oct. 31)!
|
|
Just the facts, ma'am ... or maybe not!
Are we holding on to outdated beliefs just to make our brains comfortable? Inga Fricke explains how challenging our biases can help us save more pets.
We are truly living in a remarkable age, when new studies and data on sheltering are shaping and confirming best practices seemingly every day. For the first time ever, we can truly set policies based on what we actually know, not what we think we know ... Keep reading!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Who wants to adopt a 'Game of Thrones' fan?
Offbeat animal biographies humanize shelter pets
According to the Facebook page of Young-Williams Animal Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, Bootsy is a popular middle school cheerleader who loves Taylor Swift and hates rap. She’s also a black-and-white cat. “This cat and I are the same person,” deadpans a commenter, tagging a friend ... Keep reading!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trainings & Events
Combating the Naysayers:
Who says there's no proof TNR works?
Due to the oft-repeated claims of trap-neuter-return opponents, it has almost become a truism that “there’s no proof TNR works.” In fact, there is a wealth of published, peer-reviewed research that demonstrates TNR results in intake and euthanasia decline, nuisance abatement and population reduction, while attempts at eradication are largely futile. This webinar will review relevant scientific literature and also see what conclusions can be drawn about how to most effectively practice TNR.
» Sign up now to join us tomorrow for this free webinar!
|
|
| » Trainings and Events |
|
|
|
| GUIDE |
Effective Animal Management for Building Humane Communities
A strong foundation of animal management policies is essential for creating and sustaining humane communities. These policies should balance public health and safety with animal welfare needs, enabling harmonious co-existence between people and pets. The Effective Animal Management for Building Humane Communities guide can be downloaded here.
|
|
|
|
|
Photo credits: White community cat by Krista Rakovan; Dog with flower crown by Hannah Overton; Community cat for webinar by Nicole Marie Thomas/The HSUS; Woman holding dog by The HSUS; Cover image for Effective Animal Management by The HSUS; Black is the new black photo by James Evans/illume Communications
|
|
|
Stay
Connected
|
|
Share the Scoop!
With a friend
|
|
|
Subscribe
Animal Sheltering magazine
|
|
|
|
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
|
