FEATURE

Putting Your Behavior Evaluation Program to the Test
While they’re no magic pill, behavior assessments can help shelters make better placements, protect the public from potentially dangerous animals, and reduce risks of liability. In this first part of a two-part series, we explore the benefits and limitations of evaluation programs—and provide tips from the experts on getting started.

DEPARTMENTS

The Front Lines

• Studies explore canine behavior at a dog park, moving-related motivations behind relinquishment, and owners’ reasons for letting cats outdoors
• Information about protecting yourself from rabies
• Local organization funds free sterilization of pit bulls and pit mixes
• Survey shows that many pet owners seek advice online
• Beyond the Frontlines: Until Pigs Fly

ShelterSpeak
Members of The HSUS’s National Companion Animals Advisory Group discuss their all-time best fundraisers and outreach events.

Resources

• A children’s activity book to commemorate National Farm Animals Awareness Week
• A companion animal study guide for teens

Perspective
Dog trainer and shelter volunteer Trish McMillan reflects on internal struggles confronting those charged with assessing marginal dogs—and the consequences of trying to “save” a pit/lab mix named Rosie.

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