Operations

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?

January 1, 2011

Q & A: Gold Standards—and Bare Minimums

Nearly a decade in the making, the animal care guidelines developed for the sheltering field by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians will be released this spring.

November 1, 2008

The "101" Department: Sweating the Small Stuff

Sometimes sweating the small stuff can be a good thing'especially when little details translate to a big public response. Inside are eight simple steps to a mini-makeover, ones you can take without shouldering the cost for a surgical facelift.

September 1, 2008

Green's Gonna Getcha

Choosing an environmentally friendly route for your animal shelter can offer healthier, more natural, and more cost-effective means of operation, but with potential hurdles down the road, it's wise to look both ways before going green.

July 1, 2008

The "101" Department: Maintenance Matters

A coat of paint here and a leaky faucet there may seem like back-burner stuff when you're busy saving lives, but properly maintaining your shelter now will save money later and pay off in improved animal care.

HSUS Guidelines for Animal Shelter Policies

The HSUS's guidelines for animal shelter polices. 

HSUS Guidelines for the Operation of an Animal Shelter

The HSUS's guidelines for the operation of an animal shelter.

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.

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.

Shelter Partners

Shelter Partners is designed to provide participating shelters with savings on products and services, discounts on HSUS publications, training events, and more.

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.

May 8, 2012

ASPCA Pro - Creating SOPs

View ASPCA Pro's guidelines to creating SOPs and download a template.