Whether your organization has 100’s of volunteers or only a few, onboarding can feel like a daunting task. However, getting volunteers up and running can make the difference in success for your animals. In this article we will talk about the 5 keys to a successful onboarding program. Keys to a successful onboarding program
Category Archives: Foster Teams
Keeping volunteers engaged
A common issue your rescue or shelter may face is volunteers engagement. It takes a lot of time to recruit and train volunteers so it can be really disappointing when you feel like you don’t have the team you need to succeed. In this article we will cover common reasons volunteers can fade off andContinue reading “Keeping volunteers engaged”
Returns – The 5 most common reasons and how to prevent them
Unfortunately, returns are an inevitable part of any rescue or shelter. However, there are steps we can take to prevent returns without introducing adoption barriers. In this article, we will cover the most common reasons people state for returns, how to prevent these things from causing returns, and how to identify the top reasons inContinue reading “Returns – The 5 most common reasons and how to prevent them”
Overflowing shelters – solutions you can implement today
It’s a scary time for animal care workers. Shelters and rescues all over the country are overflowing with animals. Even shelters that had or have rescue partners in other areas, those partners can’t get animals adopted either so it can feel like there is nowhere to go. Euthanasia rates are on the rise for theContinue reading “Overflowing shelters – solutions you can implement today”
Long Stay Dogs – How to get them adopted and prevent long stays
Despite all your efforts, sometimes there are dogs that seem stuck in your program. In this article we will go over how to identify reasons for long stay dogs, ways to help get those dogs adopted, and how to prevent long stays in the future. Long stay trends The first step to identifying trends inContinue reading “Long Stay Dogs – How to get them adopted and prevent long stays”
5 ways to recruit fosters
Now more than ever, there is a desperate need for foster homes. With adoption rates down, shelters are bursting at the seams. Let’s talk about ways to recruit fosters to your program. 1. Use your network As a rescue or a shelter, you have a larger network than you may realize. Working from your communityContinue reading “5 ways to recruit fosters”
Quick Guide to creating a foster program
Whether you are a brick and mortar shelter or are starting a foster-based rescue, this guide will walk you through how to get a foster program off the ground and things to keep in mind as you move forward. 1. Scaffolding The first step is to lay the groundwork for your program. Here are someContinue reading “Quick Guide to creating a foster program”
4 ways to boost marketing through fosters
How to empower your fosters to become a powerful marketing team.
Building an elite foster team
You don’t need to recruit expert fosters – create them. In this article we go over why you need an elite foster team and how to create one with your current foster program.
Foster go-bags
You’ve recruited and trained a whole new team of fosters. You have matched them with dogs that are a fit for their home. You’ve gone over your policies and they are excited to get started! Make sure they are set up for success with these essential items: Emergency numbers – This should include the numberContinue reading “Foster go-bags”