People Power: Operation Roger
Inspired by a desire to help pets stranded by Hurricane Kartrina, truck driver Sue Wiese founded Operation Roger, a nonprofit initiative that uses truck drivers to move pets from animal shelters and rescue groups to new permanent homes. More...

Partnership Puzzles
Shelters and rescue groups share many goals. Why do they clash over details? More...

Online Extra - Towards A More Perfect Union
Communication is of the utmost importance when working with a new partner organization, especially when transferring custody of animals. Here are some things rescues and shelters can do to get their relationships going. More...

Moving on Up?
In a series of essays, five authors from local and national organizations explore the pros and cons of domestic and international animal transfer programs. More...

The 101 Department: Keeping Animals in Transfer Programs Healthy
Veterinarian Jan Scarlett provides tips on moving animals in transfer programs to their new destinations safely. More...

The Road to Recovery
Flooded by Katrina’s storm surge, the Humane Society of South Mississippi gathers strength and moves ahead. More...

All Over the Map—The Pros and Cons of Animal Transfer Programs
Around the country, more and more shelters are participating in transfer programs as a means to help animals find homes. Take some pointers from the groups that have already discovered how to do it well. More...

Animal Homelessness Has No Borders
A New York shelter director says he won’t consider the race to end the need for euthanasia won until everyone can declare victory. More...