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The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the world’s foremost authority on the humane care and sheltering of animals, runs a wide variety of programs designed with one goal in mind: to help local animal shelters and humane organizations improve the ways they work.
The following overview will help you and your organization or agency learn more about the many staff and program resources of The HSUS.
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Sheltering Resources |
Shelter Partners
Shelter Partners is designed to provide participating shelters with savings on products and services, discounts on HSUS publications, training events, and more.
Animal Services Consultation (ASC) Program
The ASC program provides in-depth evaluation services to public and private animal care and control agencies. The program has helped clients accomplish goals ranging from planning for a new facility to solving endemic policy and management issues.
Financial Assistance
Our grant opportunities and other information can help your organization’s finances.
Shelter Diagnostic System
This assessment tool is designed to help private and public animal shelters run better by surveying employees and making specific recommendations based on survey results.
The Scoop
The Scoop is a free e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and in-depth coverage of animal care issues.
Shelter Design
Our comprehensive shelter design resources will help you plan and build a facility that meets the needs of both pets and people.
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For Animals and People in Your Community |
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Emergency Services
Using our resources, help educate your community about the needs of animals before, during, and after disasters. |
Events Calendar
Don’t miss these important days, weeks, and months celebrated by many animal shelters and other humane organizations. |
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Feral Cat Management
Whether you currently take care of feral cats or would like to begin a feral cat program in your area, we have a wealth of resources to assist you. |
First Strike
First Strike promotes the development of coordinated community responses to reduce animal cruelty, family violence, and community violence. |
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Humane Education
Humane Society Youth can help create or boost your humane education program. |
Humane Society International
The HSUS international affiliate offers programs to support individuals and organizations engaged in animal protection abroad. |
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National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Join The HSUS in highlighting the truly lifesaving work done by animal shelters like yours. |
Pets for Life Program
Pets for Life addresses the leading causes of pet relinquishment to animal shelters: behavior issues, rental housing restrictions, life changes, human health concerns, and commitment problems. |
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Safe Cats Campaign
Increases awareness about the threats cats face when allowed outdoors and spreads the word that veterinarians and shelter professionals advocate keeping cats indoors. |
Spay Day USA
Spay Day USA is America’s first and only national day of action to promote the spaying or neutering of pets. |
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Volunteer Management
The Humane Society of the United States offers a number of programs and services to aid you in your work with volunteers. Our materials will help you begin a new volunteer program or improve an existing one. |
Wild Neighbors
Wild Neighbors seeks to raise public awareness and understanding about urban wildlife and promote humane resolution of human–wildlife conflicts. Also, learn how to best handle wild animals that arrive at your facility. |
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Training and Continuing Education |
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Everyone Ready
This free cutting-edge staff development training plan is designed to support you in your
work with volunteers. |
Humane Society University
Through training and education, Humane Society University maximizes the ability of animal care and control professionals and other advocates to help animals. |
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Networking and Internet Groups
Reach out to your colleagues in the field. Learn about the Listservs and professional organizations that will help you network with your peers.
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