In this episode, we delve into shelter operations with Cameron Moore, a consultant at Maddie's® Shelter Strategy and Operations. Cameron shares practical recommendations that have positively impacted shelters without requiring any extra resources. She discusses overcoming barriers involving the public and offers advice for post-pandemic challenges faced by shelters.

Cameron Moore is a Maddie’s® Shelter Strategy and Operations Consultant and attended the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida.

Cameron oversees shelter engagement for Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge and the Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida. She works directly with municipal and nonprofit organizations to help improve efficiencies while increasing lifesaving. Since 2013 she has completed over 125 shelter consultations in 22 states, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Recommendations provided are fiscally responsible, address enforcement efficiencies to provide for public and animal safety, productively decrease intake with alternatives to intake, decrease length of stay in the shelter, and increase live outcome to end euthanasia as population control. Attention is paid to removing barriers and redundancies while addressing the 4 rights (the right care, time, place, and outcome).

Resources
University of Florida Shelter Medicine Program
Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
Maddies® Fund Strategic and Operational Planning Resources

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Join us as we uncover the secrets to expanding your online influence, whether you're a behavior professional, veterinary hospital, or animal shelter. In this episode, we're joined by Mychelle Garrigan, founder of Firelink Digital Marketing, who shares expert insights and strategies to elevate your online presence. From effective website design to engaging social media tactics, compelling storytelling, and insightful data analytics, Mychelle provides actionable tips to reach a broader audience and drive meaningful engagement.

Discover the importance of social media for animal shelters and learn how to effectively showcase shelter animals to potential adopters. Explore the art of storytelling in digital spaces and uncover strategies to create emotional connections that drive adoption rates.

Tune in for expert advice and actionable strategies to amplify your organization's digital impact.

Mychelle Garrigan runs Firelink Digital Marketing, which serves small to medium-size businesses and non-profits. She provides a full range of online business services including WordPress website design, SEO, copywriting, content marketing and social media marketing. She also has specialties in helping individuals develop online courses and events and improving/implementing web accessibility.

Mychelle's professional background includes over 30 years working in administration, development, and marketing/communications positions in the non-profit world. She has a MSW with a concentration on Community Administration, Planning and Programs from UCLA. In addition to her digital marketing and web design experience, she has worked as both a professional editor and writer. She has written a diverse array of topics from pet care to social media marketing to web design and technology. She was the Community Outreach Director and Chief Executive Officer for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and worked in administrative/marketing/education roles for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and the United States Dog Agility Association. She is also certified through the IAABC as a Dog Behavior Consultant.

She currently serves as Board Secretary/Treasurer for the Sioux Empire TNR Coalition and is a volunteer with the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, Employment Disability Resources and is a foster for The Kitten League. In 2023 she was appointed to the Disability Awareness and Accessibility Review Board, an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council and the City ADA Coordinator on disability awareness and universal accessibility of City buildings, programs and services in Sioux Falls, SD. She lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with her dogs, cats, bearded dragon, hognose snake, cockatiel and way, way too many foster kittens.

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In this episode, we delve into the complexities of implementing positive changes, particularly focusing on fear-free practices within veterinary hospitals and animal shelters. Tabitha, who has facilitated Fear Free implementations in numerous practices and shelters, and Jessica, a co-owner of a Fear Free certified practice, join forces to share invaluable tips, techniques, and insights. Together, they debunk common Fear-free myths and address the challenges that veterinary professionals may encounter during this process. From the importance of educating and training staff to strategies for empowering them, and celebrating achievements, they offer actionable advice for creating fear-free environments for both pets and their caregivers. Join us as we navigate the foundational aspects of fear-free implementation, emphasizing continuous learning and staying updated with new developments for the betterment of patient care and well-being.

To read Jessica's bio please visit https://www.companionvet.ca

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Resources:

• https://fearfreepets.com/resources/toolbox/
• https://fearfreepets.com/about/fear-free-practice-certification/
• 2022 AAFP/ISFM Cat-Friendly Guidelines
• https://fearfreepets.com/take-fear-free-approach-sharing-fear-free-approach-colleagues/

Tabitha and Jessica offer Fear-Free behavioral education including hands-on workshops, virtual learning, and free resources via their websites and social media channels.

Jessica

• https://www.companionvet.ca
• @cvcanimaltraining on Instagram
• https://linktr.ee/cvcanimaltraining

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