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Resource Guide
This guide provides shelters, rescue professionals, volunteers, and advocates with ideas and inspiration to help save even more lives.
We regularly visit shelters and rescues across the southern states to see what's working and build connections with the amazing people doing this work. Through these visits and our research team, we discover creative fundraising ideas, volunteer programs, grants, donation opportunities, and innovative ways organizations are saving more lives. This guide brings together all those discoveries in one place, making it easy for anyone working in animal rescue to find the tools they need. We're always adding new resources and ideas, so if you know of something great that should be included, please share it with us!
Building Foster Programs for Animal Shelters and Rescues
Learn how to build successful foster programs for your shelter. Proven recruitment strategies, training tips, innovative program ideas, and best practices from leading rescues.
Building Stronger Shelters Through Community Connection
Discover ideas and examples for animal shelter community outreach and education. Learn how to partner with civic groups, schools, and senior centers to engage your community in supporting shelter animals.
Low-Cost, High-Impact Fundraising Ideas for Animal Shelters
Explore creative, low-cost fundraising ideas for animal shelters from aluminum can drives to pop-top collections that raise money and build community support.
Foster Program Management: Training, Supporting, and Celebrating Your Volunteers
Master foster program management with proven strategies for training mentors, supporting caregivers, and celebrating volunteers. Increase retention and program success at your shelter.
Recruiting Volunteers for Your Animal Shelter
Discover creative and effective ways to recruit volunteers for your animal shelter. Learn how to attract dog walkers, foster families, and community helpers while keeping them engaged and appreciated.