Removing Breed Labels: Easier Than You Think
This is a guest post from Kristen Auerbach, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer at Austin Animal Center. At the time of this post, she was with Fairfax County Animal Shelter in VA. About a month ago, Fairfax County Animal Shelter removed all breed labels from our adoption kennels. There was much discussion and debate prior to us […]
Fairfax County Animal Shelter: No Restrictions, Just Success
Last year we had the privilege to meet several members of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FCAS) at our Language and Advocacy Internship program. Later that year, FCAS shared that they had been able to double the number of “pit bull” dog adoptions at their shelter. This accomplishment is noteworthy at any shelter, but FCAS […]
The Good News You Didn’t Hear About in 2013
It seems like just the other day that we were writing the 2012 wrap up (read that here). But here we are at the end of 2013 already! We’re excited to report that the positive trends we shared with you a year ago are still in full effect: Towns across the country are continuing to […]