Online Event – 9/7/22 – Return to Home Challenge Huddle 1 – Maddie’s Fund

Please join us for 4 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. You need only register once and you’ll get a confirmation email with a single link you can use to log on each time.

All huddles start at 12n Pacific. They will be 20-minute presentations followed by 30 minutes for Q+A.

Wednesday, September 7
All animals in the community have identification / Animals are returned in the field rather than at the shelter
With Bobby Mann (Humane Rescue Alliance) and Adan Parra (El Paso Animal Services)

Bobby Mann Chief Programs Officer at Humane Rescue Alliance and adan parra Research & Management Assistant at El Paso Animal Services will be presenting on the first two Return to Home practices .

1. All animals in the community have identification

1. All animals leave the shelter microchipped and registered to both the chip manufacturer and Found Animals Registry whether adopted or Returned to Home
2. All animals are registered to Petco Love Lost
3. All animals leave the shelter wearing an ID tag and collar
4. All animals are given free or low-cost ID tags and collars when needed at the shelter or in the field
5. Organization offers microchipping to the public in a variety of ways (microchipping during open hours, community chipping/registration events and clinics, “Check-a-Chip” Event, individual outreach via Pets for Life-type programs)

2. Animals are returned in the field rather than at the shelter

1. Microchips are scanned in the field and searches are run in field (by officer or through dispatch, etc.)
2. Lost and found animals are posted on social media when staff receives call or finds animal
3. Neighbors and community are engaged immediately to help find owner
4. Ear-tipped cats are left in the field and not brought to the shelter (unless sick or injured) e. Signs are posted and door hangers are left for found animals​​

Upcoming:

Wednesday, September 14
Return to Home polices and lost/found techniques are marketed to the community / Technology is used to help reunite pets and owners
With Holly Reycraft (Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue Inc.), Aldwin Roman, CAWA (Charleston Animal Society) and Stefani Buzzard (Contra Costa County Animal Services)

Wednesday, September 21
Organization embraces a culture of Return to Home / Organization works with community to help facilitate Return to Homes
With Dyanna Uchiek (Portsmouth Humane) and Sandra Solis (Best Friends for Life (cats))

Wednesday, September 28
Regulations and laws encourage Return to Home / Other
With Glenda Davis (Animal Rez-Q, Inc.) and Mike Wheeler (Cabot Animal Support Services)

WEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/RTHChallengeRegistration