Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) establish an overall routine that'serves to ensure a consistent and thorough approach to daily chores and empower shelter'staff by giving them the tools they need to succeed
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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March 1, 2012
Shooting the Small Fry
Here are some quick tips on taking photographs that do justice to the unique personalities and charming good looks of the mice, hamsters, and other small animals available for adoption at your shelter.
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May 1, 2011
That Gnawing Feeling
A young girl brings home a pregnant pet rat from school and sets in motion a chain of events that would eventually lead to the rescue of 2,000 rodents from a home in California.
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January 1, 2011
Show Me the Money: Pigging Out
"Pignics," about a dozen of which are held around the country, serve as fundraising and social events for guinea pig lovers, as well as a place for pets and adoptable animals to get together in pens.
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July 1, 2010
The Behavior Department: A Beginner's Guide to Stress Across Species
It's essential that every species in your shelter receives appropriate, individualized care, which goes a long way toward reducing stress, improving health'and increasing the chances of adoption. Our guide will help you recognize, prevent, and reduce stress in birds and small mammals.
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March 1, 2010
Mouthpieces: Hey, You! Yeah, I'm Talking to You.
In this issue, Mouthpieces uses a little humor to help you promote some of the smaller creatures you may have for adoption, such as hamsters, rabbits, ferrets, and mice.
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