Traditional grant processes often favor organizations with the most time and resources, leaving high-need shelters behind. Learn how our Insta-programs eliminate lengthy applications to deliver immediate supplies, funding, and education directly to our partner shelters.

People ask all the time what Who Will Let the Dogs Out actually does beyond our mission statement. From shelter tours and grant programs to podcasts and resource guides, here is how we show up in person and online to support shelters, empower rescues, and tackle the animal crisis.

Teresa began at the shelter, its live-release rate was only 25%. Euthanizing animals was part of her job, but it broke her heart. When the Humane Officer position opened, she jumped at the chance to change the narrative. Committing not to euthanize for space means the shelter often houses dogs for months or even years. It’s a challenging situation that is all too familiar in too many places. Turning away dogs at municipal shelters seems inconsistent with the mission of animal services, yet many shelters still do so.