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.

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...