Strategies for Successful Animal Shelters

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Strategies for Successful Animal Shelters
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Foreword
1 The Difference a Shelter Makes: A Tale of Two Aces
	Research Focus
		Definitions
		Narrative Examples
	Key Issues
		Homeless Animals and the Role of Animal Shelters
		Animal Control Versus Animal Welfare
		Animal Sheltering Practices
	Plan of the Book
	References
2 Best Practices in Animal Sheltering
	Nature and Maintenance of the Facility
	Data Management
	Population Management
	Animal Care
	Policy and Procedures and Health and Emergency Protocols
	Volunteers
	Animal Enrichment
	Adoption Practices
	Staffing and Training
	Community Relations
	Summary
	Check List for Recommended Best Practices
	References
	Further Reading
3 Methodology
	The Case and Legal Environment
		State Guidelines and Model Policy
		Local Animal Control Ordinances
		Shelter Licensing and Oversight
	The Data
		Traits of Responding Shelters
	Summary
	References
4 Activities and Practices
	Nature/Maintenance of the Facility
	Data Management
	Population Management
	Animal Care in Shelter
	Health and Emergency Protocols
	Volunteers
	Animal Enrichment
	Adoption Practices
	Staffing and Training
	Community Relations
	Practice and Activity Dimensions
	Summary
	Check List for Recommended Best Practices
	References
5 Relationships Among Shelter Traits and Activities
	Shelter Resources and Staffing
	Resources, Staffing, Training, and Activities
	Correlations Among Activities
	Summary
	Findings Counter to Common Expectations
	Reference
6 Which Shelter Activities are Associated With Positive Outcomes?
	Outcome Variables
	Barriers to, and Facilitators of, Success
	Factors Affecting Outcomes
		Traits of Shelters and Outcomes
		Activities and Outcomes
	Modeling Positive Outcome Variables
		Average Kill Rates
		Modeling Change in Kill Rates
	Summary
	Check List for Recommended Best Practices
	References
7 At the Speed of Trust: Profiles of the Most Improved Shelters
	Detroit Animal Care and Control
		Backstory
		Interview: Melissa Miller, Director, September 8, 2017
		Site Visit
	Genesee County Animal Control
		Interview: Renea Kennedy, Deputy Director, October 27, 2017
		Site Visit
	Harbor Humane Society
		Interview: Jen Self-Aulgur, Director, October 9, 2017
		Site Visit
	Capital Area Humane Society
		Interview: Holly Lawrence, Director of Operations, September 12, 2017
		Site Visit
	The Path to Success Depends on Where You Begin
	Shelter Improvement Check Lists
		Check List for Total Transformation
		Check List for Continued Improvement
	Reference
8 There are Many Ways to be the Best: Profiles of the Most Successful Shelters
	Humane Society of Huron Valley
		Interview: Krista Donohoo, Adoptions and Front of House Manager, November 2, 2017
		Site Visit
	Roscommon County Animal Control
		Interview: Director Terry MacKillop, October 27, 2017
		Site Visit
	Capital Area Humane Society
	Adopt-A-Pet
		Interview: Director Jody Maddock, October 5, 2017
		Site Visit
	The Different Paths to Success
	Check List for Consistently Positive Outcomes
		Check List for Consistently High Save Rates
9 The Many Paths to Success: It’s a Journey Not a Destination
	What Are the Best Practice Recommendations in Animal Sheltering?
		Nature and Maintenance of the Facility
		Data Management
		Population Management
		Animal Care
		Health and Emergency Protocols
		Volunteers
		Animal Enrichment
		Adoption Practices
		Staffing and Training
		Community Relations
	What Is the Extent of the Use of Best Practices in Animal Shelters?
	Which Shelter Traits, Programs, and Activities Are Most Strongly Associated With Optimal Outcomes Such as Live Release Rates?
	What Should Animal Shelters Be Doing to Achiever Better Outcomes?
		Inspections, Complaints, and the Role of State Oversight
	Lessons From the Case Studies
	Study Limitations/Future Research
	Revisiting the Tale of Two Aces
	References
Appendix A: Michigan Animal Shelter Registration Application
Appendix B: Animal Shelter Annual Report
Appendix C: Survey
Index
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