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Toolkits

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Learn how to get pets home faster by reading through our toolkits on Animal Sheltering Practices

Removing Breed Labels

This toolkit encourages shelters to stop using breed labels, as they are often inaccurate and can harm adoption outcomes. 

Words Matter

This Usage Guide emphasizes the importance of intentional, inclusive language in animal sheltering.

Enrichment

This toolkit provides practical strategies to improve the well-being of dogs in shelters through sensory, social, and cognitive stimulation. 

Marketing

This toolkit helps shelters improve dog adoption outcomes by focusing on positive, engaging storytelling and visuals.

Increasing Adoptions

This toolkit recommends removing barriers to increase dog adoptions, all while fostering supportive, successful matches.

Basic MAnners

This toolkit is a comprehensive guide to teaching dogs foundational skills using positive reinforcement techniques.

Breed-Specific Legislation

This toolkit presents evidence that laws targeting specific dog breeds are ineffective, costly, and rooted in flawed assumptions.

BSL Talking Points

This toolkit offers a comprehensive, evidence-based argument against BSL. 

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Veterinary Professionals

This toolkit helps veterinarians understand the harm of breed labeling, which is unreliable and can lead to harmful assumptions.

Communication & Media

This toolkit helps advocates share breed-neutral policies and address myths about “pit bull” dogs. 

Relevance of Breed

This toolkit presents scientific evidence showing that breed is a poor predictor behavior.

 

Family Food Pantry

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Family Food Pantry

This toolkit helps individuals, animal shelters, and food pantries work together to keep families together by offering pet food alongside human food at existing food pantry locations.

Visuals

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Posters & Infographics

Show why every dog in your care is an individual, and help adopters understand why breed labels are unnecessary and why your organization chooses not to use them.

DNA Flashcards

Use these fun and interactive DNA Flashcards to show adopters, staff, and volunteers just how silly breed labels can be. The surprising DNA results are sure to amaze everyone!

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Handouts

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Handouts

Printable educational handouts on a variety of topics.

Videos

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