Join this discussion to hear from three shelter leaders who have navigated mergers and organizational consolidations. We’ll share our approach, what went well, what didn’t, what we’d do differently, and what the impact has been. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1e2TBiL7h5gmXTrB2UEvfE5AnhVtujF5I/edit...

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.

The last ten years has seen a shift in animal welfare as organizations across the country began to focus on how to address the root causes of problems facing animals. It became clear that without addressing the human side of the equation, we will only ever be reactive rather than proactive. Program models began to shift away from shelter-based services and increasingly more towards preventative, community-based solutions. As part of the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s 2015 str...

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 workshop would walk participants through the steps needed to establish an effective advocacy program to impact both local and state government. Policy and funding are key to a shelter's success. You need to be a part of creating the solutions so that you don't end up handling a problem that was put in place without any input. The workshop will talk about grassroots and grasstops organizing, developing a compelling message, getting your board...