Evaluation, Program & Organizational

March 1, 2012

The People's Power

Shelters are rightly centered on caring for their animals. But according to Steven Rogelberg, who heads the Shelter Diagnostic System, if you want your organization to be more effective, you have to bring the staff needs into focus as well.

November 1, 2011

Value Added

A veterinarian explains “social value,” and how to quantify the results of sheltering and animal welfare programs to public officials who make spending decisions, or to those outside the sheltering sphere.

November 1, 2011

The ASV Guidelines in Real Life: The Foster On-Deck System

This system developed by the Animal Rescue League of Boston allows for the immediate transfer of young kittens to their foster families—while still making sure they get the necessary screenings and care.

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.

September 1, 2011

Volunteer Management: Not Like Starting Over

In her final column for Animal Sheltering, Hilary Anne Hager offers takeaway lessons she???s learned during 10 years of volunteer management in animal care environments???key among them that there???s no need to reinvent the wheel.

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.

Shelter Services

The HSUS's Shelter Services program helps shelters acquire the tools they need to ensure long-term organizational stability and success in the dynamic environment of animal welfare. No matter the size or issues facing your organization, Shelter Services is here to help.