Recognition, Staff & Volunteers

September 1, 2011

People Power: Outstanding in His Field

Jeff Christner would never ask a staff member to do something he wouldn't do himself, which is just one of the many reasons his staff nominated him for NACA's Animal Control Officer of the Year Award.

November 1, 2008

Please Curb Your Volunteer

Problem volunteers can create a major challenge for shelter managers seeking to channel their work into productive, progressive operations. Learn some strategies to build and maintain a strong volunteer program.

July 1, 2008

People Power: Jorge Esmieu

An animal control officer with a history of outstanding service and a personnel file filled with thank you notes, Jorge Esmieu was named Maryland's Municipal Employee of the Year.

May 1, 2008

The Behavior Department: Burning Out on Behavior

While shelter work can provide trainers great personal satisfaction and a sense of purpose, it can also be a huge source of stress.

September 1, 2007

How Healthy Is Your Shelter?

Giving your shelter a "checkup" using the Shelter Diagnostic System can lead to improved organizational health and, ultimately, better care for the animals in your charge.

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.

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.