Shelter Animals Count

?? Reminder! Join Shelter Animals Count on Monday, November 25 at 4 PM ET for a special webinar on "Kitten Level Data" featuring experts Dr. Julie Levy from the University of Florida and Hannah Shaw (Kitten Lady)! ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/4fDJ1hq

Read more about the impact of "designer dogs" and how #ShelterAnimalsCount data is helping us better understand trends in animal welfare in this new HumanePro article. ??

?? Reminder: We're now collecting data from Canada! Organizations can sign up to submit data and help make a difference. ?? Learn more and get involved at https://lnkd.in/g3i6XWcy.

Shelter Animals Count?is excited to announce a partnership with Hill's Pet Nutrition, a leading partner in animal welfare, aimed at empowering animal welfare organizations with essential data knowledge and tools. Through this collaboration, we’re launching the?Data Foundations Series?— a collection of educational blogs, webinars, and resources that will help you strengthen data-driven practices in your organization. What’s Included in the Data Foundations Series: Educational Blogs & Webinars: Dive into key topics like animal welfare terminology, data standardization, and core metrics for sheltering. We’re also featuring special sessions on kitten care data and large dogs and behavior, bringing insights from leading experts in the field. You won’t want to miss these exciting sessions featuring top experts from our field. ? Data Basics Workbook?(Coming Soon!): A first-of-its-kind resource that includes a comprehensive glossary of essential terms and step-by-step guidance on data standardization. Launching at the end of this year, this workbook is designed to help animal welfare professionals at all levels improve data practices and make a greater impact in their communities. Learn more about this exciting partnership at https://lnkd.in/g-nyUuKi

Join us for an insightful #webinar on "Kitten Level Data" with experts Dr. Julie Levy and Hannah Shaw (Kitten Lady) on November 25 at 4 PM ET. Register now at https://bit.ly/3ACK9Tp. ?? Discover how #data can improve kitten care and shelter outcomes. Learn best practices for managing kitten intake, pathway planning, and optimizing care from intake to adoption. ?? Whether you're a shelter professional, #volunteer, or foster caregiver, you'll leave with actionable strategies to enhance your kitten care programs. Facilitated by Kristen Hassen (Outcomes for Pets Consulting), hosted by #ShelterAnimalsCount, and powered by Hill's Pet Nutrition.

ICYMI: On October 25, we teamed up with the Equine Welfare Data Collective to spotlight the critical role of data collection for horses, dogs, and cats, featuring panelists Kelsey Buckley and Emily Sanders from the Equine Welfare Data Collective, Emily Stearns from the American Horse Council, Mike Keiley from MSPCA-Angell, and Samantha Hill from #ShelterAnimalsCount. Together, they discussed the importance of national data collection and its impact on the #AnimalWelfare industry. Check out the recap at https://bit.ly/3YjCn8E. ??

?? Friendly Reminder! ?? Just a quick note to submit your September data to #ShelterAnimalsCount if you haven’t already. Let’s make sure we’re all set for October too—prepare that data! Your efforts keep our #data accurate and up-to-date. If it's your first time submitting data visit https://bit.ly/3AhwUHD for instructions. Thanks for all your hard work! ??

What does the data tell us about black cats? ??? In 2023, October ranked as the 5th highest month for black cat adoptions. With #Halloween around the corner, let’s take a moment to celebrate black cats for the loving, adoptable pets they truly are! Let’s also keep using data to make sure every shelter animal has the opportunity to find a home. More below. ????

ICYMI: All the #recaps in the Dogs & Data series are available! ?? In this series, PEDIGREE Foundation and Shelter Animals Count came together to share the latest #data on dogs, present programs and practices that are currently working, and discuss the systemic problems that must be addressed to maintain #humane care and achieve positive trends in lifesaving. ?? Explore findings from the #experts at https://bit.ly/3NElG2Y. ??

Our new “Data Foundations Series,” powered by Hill's Pet Nutrition, equips #AnimalWelfare professionals with essential insights on using #data to enhance their knowledge in the field. Whether you’re new to animal welfare or simply curious, this first #blog will help you grasp the variety of agencies contributing to the field. ?? Explore the various types of animal welfare organizations and their operations, and consider which terms best describe your #organization and how they influence the services you offer. Check it out at https://bit.ly/4hkTiAp. ?? ??