Getting 2 Zero

Desexing clinics for cats and dogs including paediatrics – Lila Miller (ASPCA) Many different models of desexing clinics have been created to impact pet homelessness and reduce shelter intakes. High quality, high volume desexing – Defined by Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV’s) Veterinary Task Force to Advance Spay/Neuter in 2008. Published Journal Veterinary Medicine. – […]

G2Z and the role of statistics – Sharon Harmon (Oregon Humane Society) What gets measured matters Don’t use numbers for donor engagement (use stories) but there is a place for them. – Demonstrates fluency – The language of competency – Some foundations will use it Common benchmarks – Live intakes – Total adoptions – Live release […]

Establishing a community veterinary clinic – Dr John Gilmore (AWL Queensland) AWL operates two community veterinary clinics – Gold Coast – Ipswich – support in Hobart Never made a loss, however have been able to do a lot of charity work in the community. ‘Low cost’ is a drawcard for the community Provide an income […]

Behavioural modification & training in shelters – Dr Pam Reid (ASPCA) The ASPCA Behavioural Rehabilitation Center has implemented a program specifically for helping under socialised dogs from cruelty cases. Adopters of these rehabilitated pets are particularly dedicated and return rates are typically lower than for the general shelter population. Behaviour is the #1 reason for […]

G2Z through progressive animal management Part 1 – Mark Kumpf (Montgomery County Animal Resource Center) We need to stop animals coming into our shelters. So how do we do that? Dog catcher – catch and kill. Pick them up, get them off the streets. Don’t let them get back out again. The service expected, do […]

G2Z through disease management in pounds & shelters – Dr Lila Miller (ASPCA) Culture change – mind shift. When she began, they just warehoused animals and killed them. By challenging our beliefs, it can be done. We have to put our hearts, souls and science to it! Good health is not merely the absence of […]

What does it take to G2Z? – Sharon Harmon (Oregon Humane Society) Sharon Harmon has been an animal welfare professional for almost 30 years. She has been the leader of Oregon Humane Society, the state’s largest and oldest animal protection organisation since 1998. OHS has a 98% combined save rate. Is G2Z realistic? Hellz yeah. […]