Ever wonder how many hours are needed for basic care and cleaning? How about how many units you'll need for your new facility? Cut out the guessing game and start solving problems by putting numbers to work.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
A veterinarian explains “social value,” and how to quantify the results of sheltering and animal welfare programs to public officials who make spending decisions, or to those outside the sheltering sphere.
More than four years ago animal welfare leaders from around the country drafted the Asilomar Accords, a set of guiding principles, shared definitions, and formulas for tracking live release rates from shelters. Read the Accords and learn more about how they can benefit your animals and your shelter.
The questions seem simple enough: How much space do you have in your shelter, and how much do you need? But Dr. Kate Hurley explores how the equation gets complicated by various factors.
Knowing how many animals are in your area can help your organization plan for the future.
Policies & Programs
The HSUS estimated minimum staffing formula for kennel caretaking only.