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FEATURES
¿Habla Español?
You may not, but chances are a significant segment of your community does—and many of your potential supporters may speak only Spanish. This feature looks at shelters that are reaching out to this growing but still underserved population.
Counting the Contributions
A survey of per-capita donations to animal protection organizations around the country brings state averages to light, reveals areas that are lagging, and indicates the need for better record-keeping and tracking of giving trends.
DEPARTMENTS
Scoop
101: A Step-by-Step Primer
To accompany our feature on outreach to Spanish-speaking communities, we provide excerpts from a new HSUS publication: a handbook of Spanish phrases for ACOs and shelter staff.
The Doc Is In
Kate Hurley gets down and dirty on the dreaded subject of parvovirus.
Models & Mentors
Comcast offers On Demand Pet Adoptions.
StraightTalk
In a continuation of the last issue’s interview, sociologist Arnold Arluke explores the way people in the sheltering field construct identities around their work.
Off Leash
Brother, can you spare a dime (after you buy a soda)? If you can, this company provides a good place for it.
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