Michelson Found Animals Foundation’s Post

Good morning everyone, it's #TriviaTuesday! Today we're going to share the impact made by The Humane Society of the United States. They are focused on ending the worst forms of institutionalized animal suffering. Our progress is the result of our work with governments, the private sector, and multinational bodies; public awareness and consumer education campaigns, public policy efforts, and more. They respond to large-scale cruelty cases and disasters around the world, providing rescue, hands-on care, logistics, and expertise when animals are caught in crises. How many beagles were rescued from testing lab life in 2022? A) 3,776 B) 3,203 C) 2,839 D) 2,014 Find the answer and learn more about The Human Society's impact: https://lnkd.in/gMBuM8xz #animalwelfare #capacitybuilding #rescuedogs

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬: 𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐂𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐨’𝐬 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐛! Pro is excited to announce the launch of our 𝐧𝐞𝐰, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞ℎ𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 designed to enhance integrated animal care, empower staff and volunteers, and engage the community! Whether someone is new to animal welfare or a seasoned shelter professional, our resources and tips offer accessible learning that will help improve the lives of shelter animals! Bookmark this amazing resource today for future reference and make sure to share it with your animal welfare colleagues and partners! Our goal with this critical resource is to help place Pro's best "back to basics" pieces in an easy-to-find hub. The content was curated from an audit of thousands of pages and intended to be comprehensive and yet not overwhelming (as it could have easily included a hundred potential resources). Additionally, Pro has identified a few gaps where we could use more content or where pieces could use updates. So, the hub will continue to evolve in the near future. AND, there's an easy-to-use feedback form on the page, and submit your feedback! https://lnkd.in/g5jDGf-f

If you'll be in Houston for the Best Friends Animal Society conference, come see me and Vincent Medley on 08/11 at 3 PM! Finding the Human in Humane: This session is designed for people and organizations familiar with the concepts of the human-animal bond, and who have taken the important first steps in building or operating programs that support owned animals in their community. Vincent and Leanna will address what is missed when we solely view intervention programs through the lens of the animal shelter. Attendees will discover what information should be collected about people they serve, the importance of human-centered statistics when applying for grants that help families and their animals, community programs animal welfare organizations can join to reach people and pets in need, the importance of partnering with social services agencies, and how to effectively implement and manage social worker-based programs.

Today, we are launching a nationwide campaign to #ProtectTheBan on live animal export in Aotearoa. Aotearoa's ban on live animal export, implemented last year, was a powerful step forward for both animal welfare and our nation's global reputation. Yet, this progress is under threat, as the current Government seeks to overturn the ban. We strongly believe this would be a devastating decision for both the animals and New Zealand's values. Join us in urging everyone who shares our commitment to animal welfare to get behind this movement. Together, we can make a difference and protect the ban for good. Take action: Sign and share our petition: https://lnkd.in/gDr4U-dQ #liveexport #banliveexport #endliveexport #endliveexports #animalwelfare #animalrights

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Data highlights of this week in animal sheltering. First, Best Friends Animal Society released their 2023 annual report, which contains some really interesting insights. It's a rich report and well-worth reading: https://lnkd.in/gptWs7aZ Second, Shelter Animals Count showed despite popular beliefs, July 5 is NOT the highest intake day of the year, it's the third. Any guesses as to the busiest intake day for US shelters?

AFRICA RANKING REPORT: WHICH COMPANIES ARE LEADING THE WAY ON ANIMAL WELFARE IN AFRICA. As changemakers across the globe demand better for egg-laying hens, the cage-free movement is rapidly gaining momentum all across Africa. But which companies are leading the way—and which are lagging behind on animal welfare? A new report by the Open Wing Alliance, a global coalition of animal protection organizations, offers a comprehensive look at the state of cage-free commitments across the continent. https://lnkd.in/dikQyPG5

Join us 4/19 to kick off Dogs & Data: a new series of monthly webinars hosted by PEDIGREE Foundation and Shelter Animals Count, moderated by Kristen Hassen of Outcomes for Pets Consulting! Dog intakes at animal shelters have returned to pre-pandemic levels, but adoptions and transfers have slowed, causing capacity crises and an increase of 50,000 dogs euthanized in 2023 vs. 2019. However, amidst these challenges, we're leveraging data and research like never before to inform our strategic allocation of organizational resources. 💪 Join us as we bring in experts from across the industry to share up-to-date dog data, highlight effective programs, and address systemic issues critical for maintaining humane care and advancing positive trends in lifesaving. These sessions cater specifically to animal shelter decision-makers, offering valuable insights for program oversight and the initiation of new pilot programs, however animal welfare professionals of all levels are welcome to attend. Register here and you'll get a reminder each month: https://lnkd.in/ee2FqQgw

I am very excited to share with you this new report co-written with Dr. Kendra Coulter which sheds light on the important lifesaving work humane societies and SPCAs do, not only for animals, but also for people and our shared communities. https://lnkd.in/g_daqG_U #animalrescue #spca #humanecanada