Let’s face it. It’s hard to create compelling profiles on sites like Petfinder or Adopt-a-pet for animals that need to be adopted. And depending on the volume of profiles you’re looking to create, you may find yourself cutting corners and skimping on the details in order to get done faster. We know we don’t have to tell you how important getting these profiles done right is so we’re not going to lecture you but rather give you our tips and tricks for how to create profiles that grab attention and feature your adoptees properly. I oughta be in pictures – Ok […] Read more »
It seems that most animal rescue organizations can never find enough foster homes. We often hear “If we only had more fosters we could…” (insert your favorite program here). So let’s lay it out there. There are 323 million people in the U.S. alone and ~70 million households with pets. Lots of people to choose from in other words, so let’s talk about how to find them and spark your thinking on innovative programs to grow your team. However, before we highlight the ways to advertise and bring in new applicants, we recommend that you first revisit your foster application process to ensure it’s streamlined […] Read more »
We know that animal transport is a hot topic in animal rescue. So here’s 6 must know tips if you want to be successful at coordinating transports: 1) Know the rules Many volunteers love the idea of transporting animals to safety and they are quick to sign-up to help not realizing that like many other things in our society, there are rules, and laws that have to be followed in order to avoid fines. These rules are designed to keep the animals and the volunteers safe and exist at both the federal and state levels. From a federal perspective, the […] Read more »