“When I log into my Petfinder admin account you show me some of  my pet records with ‘no recent activity’  in the far right column. I understand why you show me the most recent pets I’ve uploaded and the ones that were just adopted, but why the oldest records? What’s up with that?” The pets listed as “Animals with no …

Enrichment for Farm Animals Typically shelters are caring for dogs and cats, and the staff knows that enrichment for these animals is important as they await homes. But what do you do if you find yourself in a situation with farm animals which you are unfamiliar with and perhaps don’t have a paddock to house them in? Left to their …

That bright-eyed fella up there is Tom from the Found Animal Foundation, and down over here we have Jonas, a good-looking Bichon Frise from Happy Tails Rescue. In addition to being two handsome boys in generally great photos, they are also demonstrating a photographic composition technique know as the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds (though really it should only be a …

Being prepared for an emergency can be the difference between life and death. It is the key to safety and survival. If you have ever been in the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster, you know that preparing after the damage is done can be impossible. Gas stations are often unable to distribute gasoline if the power is out, and the …

Did you know that Monday, August 26th is National Dog Day! Personally, I am not generally a fan of Mondays, but what a great way to start off the week.  According to nationaldogday.com this holiday was created to “honor dogs more than we currently do, to give them “a day”, to show deep appreciation for our long connection to each …

Dear Petfinder Members, There is still time to get the discounted rate for the 2013 No More Homeless Pets Conference – register before September 4 to save $50! After September 4, the rate will increase from $275 to $325, so be sure to sign up soon to join the over 600 animal welfare professionals who have already signed up for this …

.You’re invited to a webinar! Time: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT Title: Behavior Modification for Cats in a Shelter Environment Presenter: Kerrie McKeon, The Cat Sleuth Description: Cats in a shelter or foster environment face unique environmental and behavioral challenges. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, these cats develop behavior problems that limit their adoptability. Others …

It’s not usual for birds to find their way into a shelter or rescue. If you find a bird in your care, here are some quick tips for enrichment. Captive birds have special needs, some of which can be overlooked. They no longer have the freedom to make the everyday choices they would outside of a controlled environment. Instead, they …

Instead of emailing around a file and asking multiple people to provide information or add to an ongoing list, a shared online file is a way to simplify such a task for your shelter or rescue group. This is a great way for groups to collaborate on pet descriptions or flyers and cage cards for adoption days by letting your …

If a great photo is what catches a potential adopter’s interest, a great description can be what makes up their mind. It can be funny or heartwarming, touching, informative or just a great story but a good description will leave the reader with an idea of who this pet is and what their personality is like. It can help the …