Our Shelter Community Blog
Get behind-the-scenes stories from our shelter tours, discover practical resources and expert advice for rescue professionals, and read inspiring updates from organizations working to save homeless dogs"
Through our travels to shelters and rescues across the southern states, we've witnessed incredible innovation, heartbreaking challenges, and inspiring success stories. Our blog shares these real-world experiences alongside practical resources, grant opportunities, and insights that can help rescue organizations operate more effectively. Whether you're a shelter professional, volunteer, or advocate, you'll find stories and solutions that matter to the work of saving homeless dogs.
Franklin County NC Animal Shelter Moving Forward
In June, we visited Franklin County Animal Shelter in Louisburg, North Carolina. (This is our third ‘Franklin County’ if you’re keeping score.) The shelter is in a period of transition with an interim director. Jerry Jones has lived his whole life in Franklin County. He’d been on the job for nine months. Prior to taking the shelter position, he had retired after serving as a deputy sheriff.
Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Doing Managed Intake Right
Craven-Pamlico Animal Services practices managed intake in the way I believe it was originally intended. CPAS is a large shelter, close to the coast of North Carolina, that serves multiple municipalities and handles over four thousand animals a year.
Animal Control AND Care
After visiting nearly 80 shelters and rescues, I can tell a lot about a shelter just by walking through their kennels. At Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement, it's pretty peaceful in their kennel rooms....