With increasing numbers of pets entering shelters in need of proactive behavior care, there is an urgent need for comprehensive, reinforcement-based behavior intervention at the individual animal level beyond the shelter environment. This session will help your organization develop behavior case management solutions for pets - yes, not just dogs! - in need through professional trainer foster recruitment.

From kitten yoga to the #BettyWhiteChallenge, yappy hours to vehicle donation programs, there have never been more creative ways to fundraise in our communities. Yet we are facing unprecedented strain on the people and systems in animal welfare. Which donation programs are worth your time and which should you say no to? Using results and experiences from Humane Society Silicon Valley, plus adopter donation beh...

Do you wish your community better understands the needs of dogs with behavioral challenges? Do you dream of the day that your behavior team can more easily support dogs in the shelter AND in your community? Join us in a 60-minute session where attendees will give voice to the ever-growing need for behavioral support in our communities and take steps in adopting a triage modal approach to providing community behavioral support. 

This presentation will discuss reputation management for the social media marketing presence for animal welfare organizations. As social media managers regularly tackle difficult topics, it is important to create a community where followers feel free to express themselves in positive discussions. Attendees will learn how to manage a consistent brand voice across platforms, create community engagement guidelines, and how to diffuse issues with goo...