March 17, 2010Comments are closed.marketing
I’m republishing this article from over a year ago, as this week the WA media has been filled with some of the most explicit animal cruelty reports I’ve ever seen. Just as police refrain from detailing those crimes or events at a high risk of generating copy-cat behaviour, we have to be incredibly careful when […]
Continue readingFebruary 10, 2010Comments are closed.adoptions, attitude, marketing
Its happened! The Lost Dogs Home have found the key to not killing the pets in their care. Is it a swanky new law like mandatory desexing? Nope! Is it some kind of breeder permit system? Nope! Is it a change in leash laws, pet number limit laws, breed specific laws or more powers to […]
Continue readingJanuary 8, 2010Comments are closed.adoptions, marketing
How many clicks does someone visiting your website have to make to be in the pet adoption section? Go check – I’ll wait… . . . . . Here’s a tip; if it’s more than one its too many. The Animal Welfare League Queensland is leading the way again, with a splash page over their […]
Continue readingJanuary 8, 2010Comments are closed.adoptions, cats, marketing
Cats have it tough. Newspapers offer free cats daily, adult cats aren’t really a ‘hot item’ and everyone looking to adopt wants a kitten. However, despite an incredibly high rates of euthanasia of cats and a reported lack of homes, many animal welfare groups have been critical of fee-waived adoption programs. But could “free cats” […]
Continue readingJanuary 6, 2010Comments are closed.marketing, PetRescue
*gargh* First ever. [looks through fingers] I can’t watch….
Continue readingJanuary 6, 2010Comments are closed.attitude, marketing
If I asked you if, as an animal welfare worker, if you were in education or sales, I’m pretty sure you’d know the answer; You’re in education. Of course you are. ‘Sales’ are often the cause of a perversion in the animal industry, which leads to greed which takes precedence over animal welfare. But here’s […]
Continue readingDecember 31, 2009Comments are closed.attitude, customer service, marketing
Open for adoptions of course! NHS Open for Pet Adoptions on New Year’s Day On Friday, January 1, Nevada Humane Society will be open for adoptions from 11am to 5pm. In celebration of the new year, the first people who adopt a pet in 2010 will receive special prizes and recognition on our website, both […]
Continue readingDecember 20, 2009Comments are closed.adoptions, marketing
.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- Old Madam was surrendered when her owners moved. She’s not an overly confident dog, so will need time to bond. She is rude and confrontational with other dogs, so she’d be best being the only canine at home. Due to her low sociability and age, it’s best if she goes to a home with […]
Continue readingDecember 15, 2009Comments are closed.marketing, volunteers
Cross posted from Dogzonline, because it’s just. so. cool. Deck The Halls, at Hawkesbury Hawkesbury Shelter have an angel, that’s for sure! Theresa who works intimately with the animals at Hawkesbury, caring for, cleaning, feeding, coating, giving medications, nurturing and goodness knows what else, has had a dream this year: To have a Christmas display […]
Continue readingDecember 10, 2009Comments are closed.marketing, shelter procedure
Don’t know what promotion your group should do this xmas? My advice; doing anything is better than doing nothing. Don’t over think it, just ask yourself question; how can we get people into our shelter this holiday season? *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*. Pets Haven Animal Shelter in Woodend, Victoria is open until 10pm tonight. Talk about going above […]
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