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Ever thought about how animal shelters are more than just a place for pets? 🐾 They’re the heart of our communities, making a huge impact beyond adoption. From educating pet owners to supporting local animal welfare laws, they’re here to make life better for all of us — even if you don’t have pets of your own! Many shelters are out there giving talks in schools, helping people find lost pets, and working on programs that keep our neighborhoods safer and more compassionate. Have you or someone you know ever connected with a shelter? Whether it’s adopting a furry friend, volunteering, or just learning from them—shelters are always finding ways to give back to us all. For #NationalAnimalShelterAppreciationWeek, give your local shelter a shout-out in the comments, or tag someone who’s made a difference through their work with animals. Let’s show them some love this week and spread the word about the great work they’re doing every day! Image created by AI Create #AnimalShelters #HumaneSocieties #TheAnimalFiles #PetPodcast #PetwellCreativeEnterprises

No One Should Have to Choose Between Safety and Their Pets 🐾 For individuals experiencing domestic violence, fear of leaving pets behind can prevent them from seeking safety. That’s why, in 2011, the Animal Welfare Institute established the Safe Havens for Pets Project—a national directory of sheltering services that help survivors place their pets out of harm’s way while they find safety themselves. There are now approximately 1,200 facilities listed in the Safe Havens directory. Sheltering services vary by location—some use foster care networks, while others partner with veterinarians or humane societies. Some domestic violence shelters even house pets alongside survivors. This #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, learn more about the Safe Havens for Pets Project and spread the word: safehavensforpets.org 🏠🐕

Tomorrow 9/10 at 5pm CT - Suicide Prevention for Animal Welfare Staff Discussion In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, I have the honor of being invited to be a co-panelist - alongside the trail blazing and talented social worker at Austin PetsAlive, Alexis Telfair-Garcia, LMSW - to discuss supporting animal shelter staff and animal welfare professionals in the incredibly difficult work they do each day. Animal rescue staff have high chronic stress levels and suicide risk, comparable to those of first responders. They face big picture system stressors - shelters over capacity, lack of animal-inclusive housing and affordable veterinary care driving surrenders- and day-to-day work life stressors; these are interconnected and both can be worsened by how we think and react to them. Here’s a quote often cited by my favorite compassion resilience expert Jessica Dolce, “we can’t stop the waves in the moment, but we can learn to surf”. We must work on what is causing the stormy waves in animal welfare, and in the meantime, use surfing strategies to stay afloat and stay as well as possible. The good news is, work toward improvement is happening on both fronts!!! If you are able, please join Alexis and me on Sept. 10 at 5pm CT to discuss some of the evidence-based “surfing” strategies that can protect us from toxic stress that leads to mental and physical health issues and increased suicide risk. See post below for more info. Huge thanks to Human Animal Support Services for hosting and organizing this incredibly important conversation. Please share with anyone who may be interested! For resources to address “bigger picture” system issues that contribute to toxic stressors in animal shelter work, check out: - Financial Triage for Vet Practices https://lnkd.in/ex5wDrzG - Open Door Veterinary Collective course on reducing financial barriers to providing sustainable full service vet care through payment options (other than Care Credit which many folks don’t qualify for) and Spectrum of Care, ultimately reducing staff moral injury around financial barriers to vet care; see also Open Door’s other training and consultation offerings, VetBilling®, Program for Pet Health Equity, and Access to Veterinary Care Circle - Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative’s resouce site https://lnkd.in/ewcE_ahi - C.A.R.E Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity - grassroots community-specific work toward equity in veterinary and animal welfare - National Animal Care & Control Association Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) initiative- working toward a professional culture of care and support in animal welfare through monthly offerings of MHFA certification trainings https://lnkd.in/eDZabxyx #animalshelter #humanesociety #animalwelfare #animalcontrol #veterinary #sheltermedicine #animalrescue #suicide #suicideprevention #publichealth #socialwork #onehealth #onewelfare #mentalhealth #veterinarysocialwork #moralinjury #compassionfatigue #compassionresilience

You can support animal welfare advocacy by using your outreach platform to highlight the problems and solutions that affect animals, and by encouraging your clients/customers to get involved and take action. #animalwelfare #Utunzi #animalrescue

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲.... 👉Act of Compassion: The rescue of a dog that fell into a river showcases the innate kindness of people. Despite the risks involved, individuals came together to save the distressed animal, demonstrating empathy and a willingness to help. 👉Community Support: The incident highlights how kindness can unite a community. Whether it's strangers or neighbors, people rallied together swiftly and efficiently to ensure the safety and well-being of the dog, emphasizing the power of collective compassion. 👉Animal Welfare Advocacy: Such acts of rescue underscore the importance of animal welfare and the role of kindness in protecting and caring for animals in distress. It serves as a reminder of our responsibility to be stewards of animal welfare and to act with compassion towards all living beings. 👉Inspiration and Hope: Stories of dog rescues from perilous situations inspire others to perform acts of kindness. They serve as powerful reminders of the positive impact that compassion can have, spreading hope and encouraging individuals to extend a helping hand whenever possible.

It’s no secret that it’s been tough for shelters since the pandemic dramatically altered the animal welfare landscape, resulting in lagging adoptions and staffing shortages. It’s been a long, hard road, but all your hard work and dedication have built momentum. Based on sample data from January – September**, shelters across the country are poised to see the first decrease in animals killed since the pandemic began – a 3.4% decrease in the number of animals killed in our sample compared to the same period in 2023. This represents the first positive national trend in lifesaving since 2020 and the start of the Covid 19 pandemic. Because of your persistence and resilience, thousands more animals found loving homes this year than in the last 🧡 📊 Read the full Shelter Pet Lifesaving Year-to-Date Data Report: https://bit.ly/3Zb8sBc

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲.... 👉Act of Compassion: The rescue of a dog that fell into a river showcases the innate kindness of people. Despite the risks involved, individuals came together to save the distressed animal, demonstrating empathy and a willingness to help. 👉Community Support: The incident highlights how kindness can unite a community. Whether it's strangers or neighbors, people rallied together swiftly and efficiently to ensure the safety and well-being of the dog, emphasizing the power of collective compassion. 👉Animal Welfare Advocacy: Such acts of rescue underscore the importance of animal welfare and the role of kindness in protecting and caring for animals in distress. It serves as a reminder of our responsibility to be stewards of animal welfare and to act with compassion towards all living beings. 👉Inspiration and Hope: Stories of dog rescues from perilous situations inspire others to perform acts of kindness. They serve as powerful reminders of the positive impact that compassion can have, spreading hope and encouraging individuals to extend a helping hand whenever possible.

Are you an animal welfare professional, veterinary student, animal control officer, nonprofit leader, or community advocates? UNSM 200 - Community Cats Program Management combines theory with practical applications to cover all aspects of community cat welfare. h Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AWvcL #AnimalWelfareProfessionals #AnimalControlOfficers #CommunityCatWelfare #VeterinaryStudents

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲.... 👉Act of Compassion: The rescue of a dog that fell into a river showcases the innate kindness of people. Despite the risks involved, individuals came together to save the distressed animal, demonstrating empathy and a willingness to help. 👉Community Support: The incident highlights how kindness can unite a community. Whether it's strangers or neighbors, people rallied together swiftly and efficiently to ensure the safety and well-being of the dog, emphasizing the power of collective compassion. 👉Animal Welfare Advocacy: Such acts of rescue underscore the importance of animal welfare and the role of kindness in protecting and caring for animals in distress. It serves as a reminder of our responsibility to be stewards of animal welfare and to act with compassion towards all living beings. 👉Inspiration and Hope: Stories of dog rescues from perilous situations inspire others to perform acts of kindness. They serve as powerful reminders of the positive impact that compassion can have, spreading hope and encouraging individuals to extend a helping hand whenever possible.