From the IRS to logging daily medications, there are forms for just about everything we do. Check out our examples of some of the most commonly used and avoid reinventing the wheel.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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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.
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November 1, 2011
The "101" Department: Finding the Alpha Dog
Experts in the field offer tips on how to land a great executive director for your animal shelter.
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September 1, 2011
Rising to the Top
If you aspire to be president and CEO of an animal welfare organization, don't miss out on these expert tips for attaining your dream job.
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March 1, 2011
Q & A: Success in South Florida
Veterinarian Sara Pizano faced daunting challenges when she took over as head of Miami-Dade Animal Services in 2005, such as no pain medications and a very high infectious disease and mortality rate. Within five years, she and her staff turned it around, winning major awards from the Florida Animal Control Association. How did she do it?
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July 1, 2010
Book Review: Animal Control Management: A New Look at a Public Responsibility
Stephen Aronson's comprehensive new book, Animal Control Management: A New Look at a Public Responsibility, should serve as a valuable resource for many in the field, including animal control directors, ACOs, and city managers.
Policies
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Disaster Preparedness Tips for Animal Care Organizations
Advice and tips to help your organization assist animals in a weather-related emergency.
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HSUS Guidelines for Animal Shelter Policies
The HSUS's guidelines for animal shelter polices.
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HSUS Guidelines for Standard Operating Procedures for Animal Shelters
Written standard operating procedures (SOPs) are an important foundation for any professional organization. This resource was designed to help professionals within the animal care and control field gain a clearer understanding of the development and implementation of standard operating procedures.
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HSUS Guidelines for the Operation of an Animal Shelter
The HSUS's guidelines for the operation of an animal shelter.
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Special Design Considerations for Animal Shelters
Building an animal shelter requires making a series of decisions unique to animal housing facilities. This list includes guidance on what to plan for and what to watch out for.
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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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.
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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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Everyone Ready
This program of Energize, Inc. is offered to animal protection groups free of charge. This training resource offers monthly webinars or self-paced instruction guides in a variety of topics throughout the year, including access to trainers and an immense archive of materials on each subject.
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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.
More
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Humane Career Toolbox
Humane Society University's Humane Career Toolbox will be of interest to people of all ages who seek to professionally assist animals. The toolbox contains resources for both beginning and enhancing a career helping animals.
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Sample Job Descriptions
Job descriptions help clarify organizational responsibilities. Effective job descriptions should be detailed yet concise and easily understandable. Please use these samples to get ideas and inspiration for your organization's job descriptions.
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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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Job Descriptions and Fact Sheets from Humane Society University
The essential purposes, duties, tasks, responsibilities, and salary information for a variety of animal care and control positions.
