środa 20 marzec, 2024
Could we be causing roadblocks for one another? During this session, attendees will uncover ways to work to improve, repair, and create new meaningful relationships with key partners in the work to better serve their communities and uphold their missions. Attendees will do an in-depth dive into existing relationships with peers and receive practical solutions to ensure we are supporting one another to the fullest to improve the lives o...
Join Shelter Animals Count experts to explore data's pivotal role in comprehending animal shelter operations in New England and nationwide. This session delves into precise data collection's significance, industry-shaping trends, and practical applications, empowering your organization to leverage data effectively. Uncover how data amplifies grant applications, boosts transparency, and garners donor support, showcasing its boundless po...
The merge between MSPCA and NEAS requires a new level of consistency among our four-shelter system to support fluid internal transfer of and communication surrounding our dog population. To meet our unique needs, we developed an evaluation process comprised of objective observations recorded during routine daily care and at natural checkpoints in an animal’s pathway. We aim to equip staff and volunteers with the skills to participate i...
No matter the size of your organization or budget - at the bare minimum we all have websites, email tools, and lots of data. No one told us that using technology was going to be so hard! Most of us struggle to ‘just make it work’ in one way or another. We feel unprepared, overwhelmed, and just plain annoyed. Let's take a fun and jargon-free look at simple ways that you can decrease your frustration and increase your confidence to use t...
To run a successful volunteer program, we need to create an environment where volunteers feel welcome and that they are contributing in a meaningful way. Investment in quality onboarding and training upfront will pay dividends in the end! Having staff buy-in is essential for building and maintaining a strong program with good volunteer retention. In this session, we will explore some strategies and best practices for getting staff inve...
During this presentation, attendees will learn how to identify potential threats and resources needed for their community and personal pet and animal preparedness. This program reviews the steps in Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery relating to animals during a disaster. Attendees will leave with a roadmap on how to begin the work of preparing themselves and their communities for a disaster, as local animal welfare expert...
Programs that support pet ownership in the community can reduce surrenders and improve welfare. What programs will help and how can you tell if you are making a difference? Common community outreach programs will be reviewed and compared against a strategic decision-making matrix. Participants will work through real-world case scenarios. Being strategic and adaptive when implementing these programs will increase pet retention, improve ...
Cap off the conference with an opportunity to sit with a small group of peers and a host, to share conference takeaways, take a deeper dive, and ask questions in casual discussion on topics from the field of animal sheltering and rescue. There will also be additional prizes raffled off! Topics will include:ACCESS TO VETERINARY CAREHost: Abigail Smith, Executive Director, Animal Welfare SocietyLOW BARRIER PET PLACEMENTHost...