Industry Resources – Links List

The Health and Welfare of Dogs Belonging to Homeless People

PDF

Should Dogs and Cats be Given as Gifts?

PDF

Retention of provided identification for dogs and cats seen in veterinary clinics and adopted from shelters in Oklahoma City

PDF

Frequency of Lost Dogs and Cats in the United States and the Methods used to Locate Them

PDF

Do Policy Based Adoptions Increase the Care a Pet Receives

In case data is your thing and having the research to support what you do is helpful, we're here for you!

March Fourward: The Future Is Four webinar

Staffing Needs Calculator

Excel Worksheet

Low Stress Cat Group Housing Graphic

PDF

Low-Stress Dog Housing Graphic

PDF

Low-Stress Cat Housing Graphic

PDF

HASS External Facing Medical Care Toolkit

Web Resource

The Underbelly of Transfers with Dr. Cynthia Karsten

Podcast - 60min

Rethinking the Animal Shelter's Role in Free-Roaming Cat Management

PDF

What are some things...we can do to decrease length of stay for cats?

NACA Statement on Appointment-Based Pet Intake

Intake and Holding Periods Webinar (what the Law says)

Webinar

Dog Intake Check-In Form

Cat Intake Check-In Form

Switch for Organizations Workbook

Downloadable PDF workbook

Diffusion of Innovation

Video - 19:30 to 58 minutes section = 40 minutes

Bad Ideas Our Brains Can't Shake

People Are Animals Too, Darnit! with Peter Wolf (Euthanize for Space)

Podcast Excerpt- 7min

People Are Animals Too, Darnit! with Peter Wolf (Cats Living and Thriving Outside)

Podcast Excerpt - 6min

Housing Fewer Cats Saves More Lives

PDF

Capacity for Care (C4C) Score Chart

PDF

ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters

PDF

The Magic of Length of Stay Presentation

MMPC Triaged Intake Poster

The ABCs of Compassion Resilience webinar

Video - 1hr 6min

HASS Lost Pet Reunification Toolkit

Article

Barrier Busting Basics for Busy Animal Shelters

Blog Post

Adopters Welcome HSUS Manual/Materials

Article

Adopters Welcome: The Mind/Body Connection

Article

Stray Dog Intake Decision Trees

I Found a Kitten: Now What? Flowchart

A super handy flow chart to help decide what to do with found kittens to help them be in The Right Place.

HeARTs Speak Communication Kit: Cats and Kittens

MCC Blog: Make appointments?

That doesn’t sound like open admission to me!

LA County Managed Intake Report

The Switch Framework

The Switch Framework in one page! (Printable PDF)

Rehoming Tool Comparison

An at-a-glance comparison chart of the the three current supported shelter rehoming programs:

NACA Position Statement on Free-Roaming Cats

Released Mar. 22, 2021

Most Dogs Are Found Less Than A Mile From Their Home

Healthy Stray Cat Intake Talking Points

The Evolving Role of Triage and Appointment-Based Admissions

Rehoming Tool Comparison

An at-a-glance comparison chart of the the three current supported shelter rehoming programs:

The Switch Framework

Downloadable PDF

The Bootcamp Mini Action Plan

Downloadable Excel Spreadsheet

Switch Reading List

Downloadable PDF

Leadership Is a Practice (Webinar)

Webinar - 60 minutes

Changing Behavior, Not Beliefs Podcast

Podcast - 51 minutes

Essential Decision Making Emotions

Downloadable PDF

Joy of Being Wrong: Interview w/ Adam Grant

Ten Percent Happier Podcast

Don't Believe Everything You Think by Lauren Glickman

A timeless article from Animal Sheltering that reminds us that in many areas of our work we make up the worst-case scenarios when we can never know What Actually Happened.

5 Cognitive Biases Blocking Your Success

March Fourward: The Future Is Four webinar

Bad Ideas Our Brains Can't Shake

The Switch Framework

The Switch Framework in one page! (Printable PDF)

Joy of Being Wrong: Interview w/ Adam Grant

Ten Percent Happier Podcast

Don't Believe Everything You Think by Lauren Glickman

A timeless article from Animal Sheltering that reminds us that in many areas of our work we make up the worst-case scenarios when we can never know What Actually Happened.

5 Cognitive Biases Blocking Your Success

Stray Dog Intake Decision Trees

I Found a Kitten: Now What? Flowchart

A super handy flow chart to help decide what to do with found kittens to help them be in The Right Place.

HeARTs Speak Communication Kit: Cats and Kittens

Rehoming Tool Comparison

An at-a-glance comparison chart of the the three current supported shelter rehoming programs:

NACA Position Statement on Free-Roaming Cats

Released Mar. 22, 2021

Most Dogs Are Found Less Than A Mile From Their Home

Healthy Stray Cat Intake Talking Points

The Evolving Role of Triage and Appointment-Based Admissions

Rehoming Tool Comparison

An at-a-glance comparison chart of the the three current supported shelter rehoming programs:

Staffing Needs Calculator

Excel Worksheet

Low Stress Cat Group Housing Graphic

PDF

Low-Stress Dog Housing Graphic

PDF

Low-Stress Cat Housing Graphic

PDF

HASS External Facing Medical Care Toolkit

Web Resource

Housing Fewer Cats Saves More Lives

PDF

Capacity for Care (C4C) Score Chart

PDF

ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters

PDF

The ABCs of Compassion Resilience webinar

Video - 1hr 6min

The Health and Welfare of Dogs Belonging to Homeless People

PDF

Should Dogs and Cats be Given as Gifts?

PDF

Retention of provided identification for dogs and cats seen in veterinary clinics and adopted from shelters in Oklahoma City

PDF

Frequency of Lost Dogs and Cats in the United States and the Methods used to Locate Them

PDF

Do Policy Based Adoptions Increase the Care a Pet Receives

In case data is your thing and having the research to support what you do is helpful, we're here for you!

The Underbelly of Transfers with Dr. Cynthia Karsten

Podcast - 60min

Rethinking the Animal Shelter's Role in Free-Roaming Cat Management

PDF

People Are Animals Too, Darnit! with Peter Wolf (Euthanize for Space)

Podcast Excerpt- 7min

People Are Animals Too, Darnit! with Peter Wolf (Cats Living and Thriving Outside)

Podcast Excerpt - 6min

HASS Lost Pet Reunification Toolkit

Article

Barrier Busting Basics for Busy Animal Shelters

Blog Post

Adopters Welcome HSUS Manual/Materials

Article

Adopters Welcome: The Mind/Body Connection

Article

Switch for Organizations Workbook

Downloadable PDF workbook

Diffusion of Innovation

Video - 19:30 to 58 minutes section = 40 minutes

The Switch Framework

Downloadable PDF

The Bootcamp Mini Action Plan

Downloadable Excel Spreadsheet

Switch Reading List

Downloadable PDF

Leadership Is a Practice (Webinar)

Webinar - 60 minutes

Changing Behavior, Not Beliefs Podcast

Podcast - 51 minutes

Essential Decision Making Emotions

Downloadable PDF

What are some things...we can do to decrease length of stay for cats?

NACA Statement on Appointment-Based Pet Intake

Intake and Holding Periods Webinar (what the Law says)

Webinar

Dog Intake Check-In Form

Cat Intake Check-In Form

The Magic of Length of Stay Presentation

MMPC Triaged Intake Poster

MCC Blog: Make appointments?

That doesn’t sound like open admission to me!

LA County Managed Intake Report

Is stress undermining your pet adoption efforts?

Are dogs and cats in shelters developing health and behavior problems because of stress? And does that make adoption more difficult and less likely for those pets?

How to Help and Ultimately Adopt Out Undersocialized Kittens

Adopter search trends and animal aggregator integrations

How do you pick up a small dog, correctly? – Dr. Sophia Yin (1 minute video)

Watch this short video for guidance on low stress handling techniques for picking up small dogs.

How to Create an Action Plan and Achieve your Goals

YouTube video - 9 minutes

Free Action Plan Templates

Link to website with free downloadable sample action plan templates.

Create Visual Action Plans in Excel in Only 4 Minutes

YouTube Video - 4 minutes

A Complete Guide to Goal Setting

YouTube Video - 6 minutes

Update on Behavioral Assessments in the Shelter

Behavioral assessments performed in the shelter are used to evaluate an animals’ behavior in various circumstances for specific purposes.

Training as Enrichment

How training can improve canine behavior and provide enrichment.

Taking the fear, anxiety, and stress out of animal shelters: Is it possible?

“Fear is the worst thing a social species can experience, and it causes permanent damage to the brain.”

Speaking Dog! Canine Communication Webinar Series - #2 of 3 in Series

#2 of 3, Pam Reid, ASPCA

Shelter Behavior Workshop

How to resolve common behavioral problems in shelters.

Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Behavioral Support for Fosters

Behavioral Support for Fosters.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Working Dogs

Hosted by Amy Pike

Post-Pandemic Pets: Tips for Transitioning Companion Animals as Shelter-in-Place Orders Are Lifted

Is stress undermining your pet adoption efforts?

Are dogs and cats in shelters developing health and behavior problems because of stress? And does that make adoption more difficult and less likely for those pets?

Introducing Highly Reactive and Aggressive Dogs- A Case Study

Protocol for introducing reactive dog(s)

How to Help and Ultimately Adopt Out Undersocialized Kittens

Frustrated Foster Families? Provide Animal Behavior Help to Caregivers During COVID-19

Join animal behaviorist Pamela Reid and feline behavior specialist Marny Nofi for a webinar focused on supporting foster families in helping these animals adjust.

Fear Free Veterinary Medicine during COVID

How to use Fear Free Practices to improve welfare.

Fear Free Shelters

Reduce stress in shelter pets with Fear Free.

Fear Free for Shelters & Veterinary Clinics

Join Dr. Cynthia Delany to discuss Fear Free.

Fear Free for Shelters & Veterinary Clinics

Keeping animals safer and less stressed with Fear Free

DIY Enrichment: How to keep your dogs from climbing the walls

Mikkel Becker and Lori Chamberland offer tips for keeping canines calm.

Assessing Canine Behavior in the Shelter: How to Collect Objective Info

​You’ll be introduced to methods for collecting and compiling that information and how best to make decisions about placement.

ASPCA Pro Canine Behavior and Communication Webinar Series

This training is geared towards animal shelter staff/volunteers and veterinary staff, and will also be useful for dog trainers, doggie daycare owners and dog groomers.

You Just Arrived, Now Go Home!

Webinar/Conference Presentation - 45 minutes

When Love Isn't Enough

Blog post about behavioral euthanasia.

We Need to Talk About Behavioral Euthanasia

A blog post about behavioral euthanasia - dog trainer and public perspective.

We Need to Talk About Behavioral Euthanasia

Podcast - 1 hr 36 min

Training Shelter Dogs

The Rise of Pet Fostering: A 200-Year History

Podcast - 38 minutes

The Perils of Placing Marginal Dogs

IAABC Journal Article on placing dogs with behavior concerns in homes.

The Past, Present and Future of Adoptions

HSUS Webinar/Conference Presentation - 50 minutes

The Future of Animal Shelter Data

Maddie's University Webinar/Conference Recording - 42 minutes

The Effects of Training and Environmental Alterations on Adoption Success of Shelter Dogs

Solving Eight Common Behaviors that Happen in Shelters

Shelter Training and Enrichment Course at Karen Pryor Academy

Shelter Dog Mod Squad: Identifying and Modifying Canine Behavior Problems in the Shelter

Webinar - 90 minutes

SF SPCA Resources Website

SF SPCA Website with Owner and Foster/Adopter Resources

Sample Post-Adoption Follow-Up with Scripts and Email Templates

ASPCA Pro Resources - Scripts and Email Templates

Rescue Trouble

A blog post about rehoming dogs with serious behavior concerns.

Public Safety First - Discussions with ACOs on Dangerous Dogs in the Community

An IAABC Journal article on dangerous dogs in the community.

Lifesaving Protocol for At Risk Dogs - Part 2

Webinar - 60 minutes

Lifesaving Protocol for At Risk Dogs - Part 1

Webinar - 60 minutes

Leap of Faith: What Does It Take for Us to Truly Welcome Adopters?

Humane Pro Article as a PDF

Is Your Adoption Process Really Working?

Webinar - 45 minutes

Increasing the Odds of a Successful Adoption

ASPCA Pro Webinar - 60 minutes

Helping a New Dog Adjust

A quick and easy online course for foster parents and adopters.

HASS Community Based Behavior Support

HASS PDF with lots of information and resource links.

HASS Community Based Behavior Support

HASS PDF with lots of information and resource links.

HASS Behavior Foster Program Resource

PDF with information and resource links

HASS - Foster-Centric Model

Website with lots of information on setting up foster programs.

Harsh Truths and Difficult Choices: The Reality of Behavioral Euthanasia

Blog post aimed at the public about behavioral euthanasia.

Guidelines for determining when an aggressive animal should be euthanized, what steps in evaluation should be taken prior to euthanasia, and what sort of conversations we should be having with staff, volunteers, etc.

An FAQ from the KSMP website about euthanasia decisions for behavior.

Fears, Facts and Forever Homes: What We Know About Free Pet Adoptions

Webinar - 1 hr 30 minutes

Every Life Matters: Using Past Data to Plan Better Outcomes

Maddie's University Webinar/Course - 46 minutes

Euthanasia in Shelters: Data and Decision-Making

An IAABC Journal article on making euthanasia decisions in shelters.

Euthanasia for Behavior: O's Story

A blog post about behavioral euthanasia from a foster failure's perspective.

Euthanasia for Behavior, Part Two: How Do You Decide

2nd part of blog about behavioral euthanasia from an adopter's perspective.

Euthanasia for Behavior, Part One: Changing the Culture

A blog about behavioral euthanasia from an adopter's perspective.

Denver Dumb Friends League Behavior Help

DDFL Website with a robust behavior help library.

Data that delivers: How shelters and rescues can use adopter data to better serve animals

Humane Pro Article as PDF

Data: Why It Is Critical to Success and How to Keep Up with It - Part 2

Maddie's University Webinar/Course - 30 minutes

Data: Why it is Critical to Success and How to Keep Up With It - Part 1

Maddie's University Webinar/Course - 36 minutes

Daily Log of Dog Enrichment and Basic Skills Training

Bringing a New Dog Home

A quick and easy online course for foster parents and adopters.

Behavior Modification for Cats in Shelters and Foster Homes

Behavioral Pharmacology in the Shelter

Behavioral Pharmacology Case Studies in Shelter Dogs and Cats Part 2

Behavioral Pharmacology Case Studies in Shelter Dogs and Cats Part 1

Behavioral Euthanasia Discussion on Facebook

Facebook Video - 1 hr 15 min

Behavioral Euthanasia Before the Bite

Blog post about behavioral euthanasia

Behavioral Euthanasia - When training failed my dog, I found a solution no one wants to talk about.

A Slate article about behavioral euthanasia from an adopter's perspective.

ASPCA Pro Helping Adopters Succeed

ASPCA Pro Webinar - 87 mnutes

Adopters Welcome HSUS Manual/Materials

Full "Adopter's Welcome" Program Manual - an amazing resource - as a PDF

Adopters Welcome: The mind-body connection

Humane Pro Article as PDF

Adopter-dog interactions at the shelter: Behavioral and contextual predictors of adoption

6 Tips for Recruiting Fosters for Pets with Behavioral Needs

6 Tips for Following up With Adopters

ASPCA Pro Resource as a PDF

5 Domains Model of Animal Welfare

Webinar/Conference Presentation - 25 minutes

ADKAR Checklist

PDF Checklist to guide you through change implementation.

Low-Cost Shelter Enrichment Boredom Buster Program Guide

Enrichment Ideas on Pinterest

One of several fun and creative Pinterest boards full of enrichment ideas.

Enrichment for Shelter Dogs

Conference Recording - 55 minutes

Dog Enrichment Program Samples - Best Friends Animal Society

Daily Cat Enrichment During Cleaning Shifts Sample Document - Best Friends Animal Society

Cat Enrichment Log Sheet - Best Friends Animal Society

Canine Brain Games and Enrichment Facebook Group

This fun Facebook page is full of fun and enriching ideas for dogs.

Daily Cat Enrichment During Cleaning Shifts Sample Document - Best Friends Animal Society

Cat Enrichment Log Sheet - Best Friends Animal Society

Low-Cost Shelter Enrichment Boredom Buster Program Guide

Enrichment Ideas on Pinterest

One of several fun and creative Pinterest boards full of enrichment ideas.

Enrichment for Shelter Dogs

Conference Recording - 55 minutes

Dog Enrichment Program Samples - Best Friends Animal Society

Canine Brain Games and Enrichment Facebook Group

This fun Facebook page is full of fun and enriching ideas for dogs.

The Four Fs: Dogs - Dog body language (Fear Free Shelters)

This table describes the behaviors and appearance of dogs reacting to stress with a fight, flight, fret/fidget or freeze response.

The Four Fs: Cats - Cat body language (Fear Free Shelters)

This table describes the behaviors and appearance of cat reacting to stress with a fight, flight, fret/fidget or freeze response.

Fear Free Shelters Program Website (Fear Free Shelters)

Visit the Fear Free Shelters program's website to learn more about the programs and resources they offer.

Fear Free Dog FAS and Frustration Scale (Fear Free Shelters)

This infographic can be printed and posted in dog areas to help people interpret dog behavior and body language.

Fear Free Cat FAS and Frustration Scale (Fear Free Shelters)

This infographic can be printed and posted in cat areas to help people interpret cat behavior and body language.

Emotional Medical Record (Fear Free Shelters)

8 Key Points of Observation - Body Language (Fear Free Shelters)

This infographic illustrates 8 points of observation in dogs and cats to help interpret emotions and behavior.

The Four Fs: Dogs - Dog body language (Fear Free Shelters)

This table describes the behaviors and appearance of dogs reacting to stress with a fight, flight, fret/fidget or freeze response.

Fear Free Dog FAS and Frustration Scale (Fear Free Shelters)

This infographic can be printed and posted in dog areas to help people interpret dog behavior and body language.

8 Key Points of Observation - Body Language (Fear Free Shelters)

This infographic illustrates 8 points of observation in dogs and cats to help interpret emotions and behavior.

ASV Guidelines for Care in Animal Shelters - Original - 2010

This is the original version of the ASV Guidelines for Care in Animal Shelters published in 2010.

ASPCA Pro Version of ASV Guidelines - Checklist Version

Putting ASV Guidelines Into Action

How do you pick up a small dog, correctly? – Dr. Sophia Yin (1 minute video)

Watch this short video for guidance on low stress handling techniques for picking up small dogs.

URI paper - Cage size, movement in and out of housing

The famous "URI study" by our very own Drs. Wagner and Hurley!

Shelter Housing for Cats Part 2 - Practical aspects of design and construction

A practical look at housing for cats to maximize welfare (Part 2).

Shelter Housing for Cats Part 1 - Practical aspects of design and construction

A practical look at housing for cats to maximize welfare (Part 1).

Portal Install Course

Step-by-step instructions and information on converting your cat housing to double compartment.

Low Stress Cat Group Housing Graphic

Low-Stress Dog Housing Graphic

Take a look at this simple sketch illustrating the basics of double-compartment housing for dogs.

Low-Stress Cat Housing Graphic

Take a look at this simple sketch illustrating principles humane housing for cats.

Impact of Visual Barrier Removal on the Behavior of Shelter-Housed Dogs

How to Make Curtailments

An easy DIY project to improve cat housing.

Group Housing Calculator

A helpful tool for calculating how many cats to house in a room when group housing.

The Pet Rescue Resource Shelter Playgroup Project

Shelter Playgroup Alliance: Inter-Dog Playgroup Guidelines

Shelter Playgroup Alliance: Dog introduction and dropping leashes

Shelter Playgroup Alliance: 'Green', 'Yellow', & 'Red' Behaviors

Playgroup Plan Worksheet

Playgroup Incident Form

Playgroup Gear Checklist

Dogs Playing for Life Manual

Dog Play Profile Worksheet

SF SPCA Resources Website

SF SPCA Website with Owner and Foster/Adopter Resources

Helping a New Dog Adjust

A quick and easy online course for foster parents and adopters.

HASS Community Based Behavior Support

HASS PDF with lots of information and resource links.

Denver Dumb Friends League Behavior Help

DDFL Website with a robust behavior help library.

Bringing a New Dog Home

A quick and easy online course for foster parents and adopters.

ASPCA Pro Helping Adopters Succeed

ASPCA Pro Webinar - 87 mnutes

The Future of Animal Shelter Data

Maddie's University Webinar/Conference Recording - 42 minutes

Sample Post-Adoption Follow-Up with Scripts and Email Templates

ASPCA Pro Resources - Scripts and Email Templates

Every Life Matters: Using Past Data to Plan Better Outcomes

Maddie's University Webinar/Course - 46 minutes

Data: Why It Is Critical to Success and How to Keep Up with It - Part 2

Maddie's University Webinar/Course - 30 minutes

Data: Why it is Critical to Success and How to Keep Up With It - Part 1

Maddie's University Webinar/Course - 36 minutes

6 Tips for Following up With Adopters

ASPCA Pro Resource as a PDF

The Four Fs: Dogs - Dog body language (Fear Free Shelters)

This table describes the behaviors and appearance of dogs reacting to stress with a fight, flight, fret/fidget or freeze response.

The Four Fs: Cats - Cat body language (Fear Free Shelters)

This table describes the behaviors and appearance of cat reacting to stress with a fight, flight, fret/fidget or freeze response.

Speaking Dog! Canine Communication Webinar Series - Pam Reid - #3 of 3 in Series (Video - 60 minutes)

Applying what you've learned about dog body language and how to change your own body language to reduce dog stress and increase your safety.

Speaking Dog! Canine Communication Webinar Series - Pam Reid - #2 of 3 in Series (Video - 60 minutes)

In the second part of this series core pieces are compiled into a coherent message by looking at the whole dog.

Speaking Dog! Canine Communication Webinar Series - Pam Reid - #1 of 3 in Series (Video - 60 minutes)

Learning how to describe behavior objectively.

Fear Free Dog FAS and Frustration Scale (Fear Free Shelters)

This infographic can be printed and posted in dog areas to help people interpret dog behavior and body language.

Fear Free Cat FAS and Frustration Scale (Fear Free Shelters)

This infographic can be printed and posted in cat areas to help people interpret cat behavior and body language.

Canine Body Language in the Shelter - Dr. Sara Bennett (Video - 46 minutes)

An overview of canine body language and interpretation.

8 Key Points of Observation - Body Language (Fear Free Shelters)

This infographic illustrates 8 points of observation in dogs and cats to help interpret emotions and behavior.

The Switch Framework

The Switch Framework in one page! (Printable PDF)

The Bootcamp Mini Action Plan

Spreadsheet

Switch Reading List

PDF

Switch for Organizations Workbook

A great workbook in PDF format.

Breaking the Rules for Better Care Website

Article

Training Shelter Dogs

The Effects of Training and Environmental Alterations on Adoption Success of Shelter Dogs

Shelter Training and Enrichment Course at Karen Pryor Academy

Daily Log of Dog Enrichment and Basic Skills Training

Adopter-dog interactions at the shelter: Behavioral and contextual predictors of adoption