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Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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November 1, 2009
People Care Starts with You
Shelter staff experience a stressor that those in other helping professions do not: Some are asked to end the lives of the very creatures they have saved and nurtured. It's little wonder that the stress can reach a boiling point'but there are ways to cope.
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July 1, 2005
What’s the Diagnosis?
New evaluation program aims to help shelters improve staff retention and morale.
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January 1, 2005
Slowing the Revolving Door: Strategies for Improving Staff Retention, Part 2
This second of two articles on staff retention investigates the benefits of ensuring a support network for staff and the importance of providing training and opportunities for advancement.
Policies
Programs
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Shelter Diagnostic System
This is an assessment tool designed to help private and public animal shelters run better by surveying employees and making specific recommendations based on survey results.
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Humane Society University
Humane Society University (HSU) provides professional development and training to the animal care and control community.
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Shelter Partners
Shelter Partners is designed to provide participating shelters with savings on products and services, discounts on HSUS publications, training events, and more.
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