The number of shelter transfer programs is rising every day as communities look for ways to reduce euthanasia of healthy, adoptable pets. Learn tips to develop a well-planned program that runs smoothly and minimizes the risk of transporting sick animals.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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November 1, 2010
In Oil Spill's Wake, Increased Surrenders
In the wake of the Gulf Coast oil spill, the transport of dogs relieves pressure on two overwhelmed Louisiana shelters.
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July 1, 2010
All Roads Lead to Home
In Mississippi, a transport program administered by veterinary students is saving lives.
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March 1, 2010
The Right Way to Transport
In order to help groups around the country achieve more uniform standards, the National Federation of Humane Societies (NFHS) recently released protocols that explore the best practices for animal transfer programs.
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November 1, 2009
People Power: A Plane Solution
A raid in March 2009 rescued more than 300 dogs from the misery of a puppy mill in Arkansas, setting them on the road to new lives. But not all of them got on the road. Some took to the air, thanks to a retired pilot from Colorado.
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March 1, 2009
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.
Policies
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May 8, 2012
Sample: HSUS Rescue Group SOP Template
Use this sample document as a template to help you design your organization's rescue group procedures.
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May 8, 2012
Sample: Philadelphia SPCA Rescue Partner Application
Use this sample document from Philadelphia SPCA to create your organization's own rescue partner application.
Programs
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May 8, 2012
National Federation of Humane Societies
The National Federation of Humane Societies (NFHS) has identified animal transfer programs as one of the key strategies to achieving its 2020 Vision to find a home for every healthy and treatable animal on a nationwide basis by the year 2020.
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May 8, 2012
ASPCA Pro - Creating a Distribution Network for Shelter Animals
The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, a public-private partnership between the City of New York and over 140 shelter and rescue groups, created a transfer program to help Animal Care & Control (AC&C) get their animals face-to-face with as many potential adopters as possible.
