All dogs are individuals who deserve a chance to shine. As animal welfare professionals, it is important to view every dog as an individual and communicate this message to the public by removing policies influenced by stereotypes or fear. Rather than relying on ineffective blanket policies and restrictions, learn how to create successful adoptions that recognize that all dogs and adopters are individuals. Increase adoptions and send more dogs home with the help of our resources for shelters and rescues.

Best Practices for Adoption Policies and Procedures:  All of the information in this section is available to view and print as individual pages or can be downloaded to print and share as an E-Book.

Creating Successful Adoptions: Find out how using blanket policies create barriers to adoptions.

Adoption Counseling Techniques: Learn how to assess adopters and create better matches.

Increasing Adoptions: Discover tips for sending more dogs home.

Liability Concerns: Find out how to protect your organization.

The Importance of Language: Why words matter.

LEARN MORE:
View the Turbo Charging “Pit Bull” Dog Adoptions video or download the E-Book for a comprehensive presentation on adoptions and marketing “pit bull” dogs.

Learn how to start an Ambassador Dog Program to open more hearts and minds to the “pit bull” dogs in your community

Which factors influence why adopters select certain pets? See the study "Why Did You Choose this Pet?" for details. Learn how to use what motivates adopters to send more dogs home.