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.
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Animal Shelter Best Practices: 7 Proven Strategies That Save Lives
We just finished our latest shelter tour which took us to 12 shelters in three states. Some were struggling, but many were succeeding. Here are seven ways shelters and communities are finding success despite the growing challenges in animal services.
Better Together Dog Rescue
Better Together Dog Rescue in western Massachusetts is led by a smart group of women who are finding a way to save lives near and far.
Saving Webster Dogs
Saving Webster Dogs is truly saving Webster County's dogs (without the help or funding of Webster County). You'll be amazed at what these remarkable women do and, if you're a hound lover, you're in for a visual treat! Please read, share, and help @SavingWebsterDogs if you can.

