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HSUS launches “Rescue Central” an online resource for rescue groups

August 28, 2012

Last week the Humane Society of the United States launched a brand-new resource, Rescue Central, a division of AnimalSheltering.org. The new site is designed to provide all the information rescue groups need to run the most effective and humane rescue organization possible. Talk about impeccable timing. Animalsheltering.org website has long been a reliable source for animal shelter staff looking for information on best practices in a variety of areas, and now rescue groups will be able to benefit from HSUS’ expertise as well. From the latest money saving tips to expert advice on recruiting and retaining foster homes, the new Rescue Central section of animalsheltering.org has it all. To help you navigate this new section, it is divided it into four segments: Business of Saving Lives, Rescuing Done Right, Show Me the Money, and Building Solid Relationships. To run a successful rescue, you need more than just animal smarts—you...

Texas Unites wrap up – It was a Success!

March 23, 2012

It’s been a long time since I’ve written and I apologize. I’ve been “wearing another hat” as Jim Tedford would say – coordinating the Texas Unites for Animals Conference in Austin. Hosted by the Texas Animal Shelter Coalition and the Texas Federation of Humane Societies, and coordinated by yours truly, we brought together 377 animal care and sheltering professionals – rescuers, shelter staff, veterinarians, advocates, animal control officers, managers, directors, and so much more – from across the country (and Canada!). 42 of the best minds in the industry presented 49 workshops in six tracks – management, communication, operations, animals, adoptions, and veterinary care – plus the keynote session. Attendees earned CEU credits from TSDHS, SAWA, TVMA, TBVME, LBVME, and more. We filled the exhibit hall with 47 vendors including PetSmart Charities, Petfinder.com, Petco Foundation, ASPCA, TACA, THLN, TCAAP, Latham Foundation, Pet Point, Chameleon, Shelter Buddy, and many, many,...

One Day Animal Welfare Conference, Saturday, March 3rd in Denton

January 30, 2012

“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo. CHANGING ANIMAL WELFARE; CHANGING PARADIGMS March 3rd, 2012 University of North Texas Campus University Union, Denton, TX Sponsored by The UNT Feral Cat Group Registration: $75 Agenda: 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Check in at UNT Union 9 a.m. ‐ Opening Remarks– Nancy Kelly, Director, UNT Feral Cat Group 9:10 – 9:40 a.m. Keynote Speaker – Diane Trull, of Dalhart Animal Welfare Group (DAWGS) 10 – 10:50 a.m. Session I Impact Low Cost Spay\Neuter, Stacey Schumacher, Texas Coalition for Animal Protection -or- Integrative Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kate running DVM 11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. – Session II How to Approach Your Local Leaders to Change Ordinances, Pete Kamp, Mayor Pro Tem, Denton, Texas -or- Integrative Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kate running DVM 12 – 1 – LUNCH Lunch Keynote – How to...

PetSmart Charities Webinar and Mentoring: Mega Adoption Events

January 23, 2012

A webinar (short for Web-based Seminar) is simply a workshop transmitted over the Web. It’s a great way to learn new things, it’s fun, free, and you don’t even have to leave your home – or office. All you need is a phone and a computer. Unlike a webcast, which is a one-way broadcast in which the speaker has limited ability to interact with the audience, webinars are collaborative events that include polling and question & answer sessions, allowing full participation between the audience and the presenter. PetSmart Charities offers a great series of webinars, and just recently announced a new one, “Mega Adoption Event Mentoring”. It’s presented by Heather Herrera, Central Oklahoma Humane Society’s Mega Adoption Event Coordinator and Amy Shrodes, Central Oklahoma Humane Society’s Manager of Development. Here’s the workshop description: “PetSmart Charities® and Central Oklahoma Humane Society are teaming up to shed a new light on...

CFL to host Rescue Group meeting at Dallas Animal Services November 10th

October 24, 2011

Companions For Life and Dallas Animal Services would like to invite the managers from the area’s local all-breed rescue groups, breed-specific rescue groups, and private shelters to attend a "meet and greet" with Jody Jones, Division Manager at Dallas Animal Services, Dallas Animal Services Rescue Coordinator Mark Cooper, and the rest of the Rescue Team. Whether you pull animals from Dallas Animal Services every week or even just one a year, this will be a great opportunity for you to meet the new manager and get to know her, and get some answers to your questions about the recent reorganization. Date: Thursday, November 10th Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Dallas Animal Services, 1818 N. Westmoreland 75212 (the conference room is located just to the left of the entrance to the adoption center) Please RSVP to Rebecca at cflinfo@att.net by Tuesday, November 8th so we’ll know who is coming and can...

Help your local shelter: A shelter medicine scavenger hunt for vets and vet techs

September 19, 2011

The ASPCAPro.org blog, Shelter’s Edge, is holding an online scavenger hunt today thru Thursday. One question per day, and all the answers can be found on the new Saving Lives At Intake section of their website. Be the first to submit the correct answer of the day and you’ll score a copy of Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff, the first textbook solely dedicated to the field of shelter medicine, by Dr. Lila Miller and Dr. Stephen Zawistowski (a $90 value!). All the details are on the Shelter’s Edge blog. Subscribe via email (above right) so you don’t miss any of the rescue news, adoptable pets, happy endings, and special event invitations. Your email address will not be shared. You can also get DFW Animal Rescue on Kindle. Or follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Copyright Rebecca Poling 2011. All rights reserved. Email DFWAnimalRescue@att.net if you have a story...

Rescue groups are invited to join a new, national spay/neuter awareness campaign

September 9, 2011

Animal rescue groups across the country are being invited to join a national alliance of animal welfare organizations committed to spreading the word about spay/neuter. National Spay Neuter Awareness believes spay/neuter has to be a big part of any solution to the pet overpopulation existing in the U.S. and the resulting suffering it brings on too many animals. A 501(c)(3) organization, NSNA will soon be undertaking a national awareness campaign about the importance of spaying and neutering our pets. NSNA plans to focus primarily on television messages, generally presented on the upper end cable channels, aimed at audiences more likely to benefit from such a campaign. Your support of NSNA will demonstrate to the public that a substantial number of animal welfare organizations, whether local, regional, or national, support the vision of our organization. To join, all you have to do is give us permission to include the name...

Blog Hop: Pedigree Foundation helps shelters help dogs.

September 2, 2011

Have you seen the Pedigree PSA featuring the David Duchovny voice-over, “Shelter dogs aren’t broken, they just experienced more life”? It’s probably an under-statement to call it a tear-jerker, what with all those dramatic images of some of the saddest faces ever. But it works, doesn’t it? It’s short, simple, and direct. Shelter dogs aren’t bad dogs. They didn’t end up in shelters because they did something wrong –most wound up there through absolutely no fault of their own. It’s an important message and it’s brought to you by the Pedigree Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pedigree. Their mission is simple. They’re “dedicated to helping dogs in need find loving homes.” One way they do that is through grants to rescue groups and shelters – operations grants intended to help with basic operating costs such as adoption fees, medical care, spay/neuter, and transportation, and innovation grants that award shelters...

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