From barking dogs to couch-clawing cats, behavior is a big reason that pets are surrendered. Learn how to keep pets in their homes and make those in the shelter more adoptable.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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March 1, 2012
Active Mind, Healthy Dog
Try these practical and economical tips for keeping the dogs in your care physically active, mentally stimulated, and socialized.
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January 1, 2012
Her Casa is Their Casa
Get the scoop on a successful kennel enrichment program that makes shelter dogs happier and more adoptable.
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November 1, 2011
Behavior Department: Food for Thought
A behavior modification program designed to address food guarding behavior in the shelter environment.
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November 1, 2011
Q & A: Playing with a Purpose
An experienced animal trainer shows shelters how to socialize dogs through play groups.
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September 1, 2011
The "101" Department: Start Spreading the News
Pets for Life NYC, an animal surrender prevention program, seeks to give people the advice and services they need before they relinquish their pets to shelters. Find out how to create a similar pet safety net in your community.
Policies
Programs
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Pets for Life
The HSUS Pets for Life program has one very ambitious goal: to keep pets and their people together. Pets for Life recognizes that one of the greatest threats to pets is a lack of understanding on the part of caregivers along with a lack of awareness of available resources.
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Pets for Life
The HSUS Pets for Life program has one very ambitious goal: to keep pets and their people together. Pets for Life recognizes that one of the greatest threats to pets is a lack of understanding on the part of caregivers along with a lack of awareness of available resources.
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PetSmart Charities Webinars and Resources
PetSmart Charities provides access to webinars on a variety of animal welfare-related topics, links to animal-welfare presentations, conference materials, as well as links to governmental forms helpful for nonprofits.
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