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"The Individual Animal" is a podcast that focuses on dogs, people, and animal sheltering. Join Bernice and Nikki as they explore various aspects of animal sheltering. They discuss topics such as policies that create obstacles to adoptions, successful dog programs worth highlighting, and even interview listeners like you to hear about your experiences, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. If you have a story you want to share, head to our podcast page to learn more, or leave a voicemail/text on our podcast line at (845) 867-7646

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"The Individual Animal" is a podcast that focuses on dogs, people, and animal sheltering. Join Bernice and Nikki as they explore various aspects of animal sheltering. They discuss topics such as policies that create obstacles to adoptions, successful dog programs worth highlighting, and even interview listeners like you to hear about your experiences, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. If you have a story you want to share, head to our podcast page to learn more, or leave a voicemail/text on our podcast line at (845) 867-7646

    E9 | Chrissy Blake - Old Dominion Humane Society - Removing Labels and Other Program

    E9 | Chrissy Blake - Old Dominion Humane Society - Removing Labels and Other Program

    Join us this week as we review the outcome of reintroducing breed labels to our online listings. Additionally, we have the opportunity to speak with Chrissy Blake, the Director of the Old Dominion Humane Society, in Fredrickburgh VA, and discuss her shelters experiences with removal labels and other exciting projects she is involved in.

     

    • 1 hr
    E8 | Marketing for Animal Shelters with Caitlin Quinn

    E8 | Marketing for Animal Shelters with Caitlin Quinn

    Learn valuable marketing tips and tricks for animal shelters on this week's episode, featuring the special guest, Caitlin Quinn.
    Some links based on our convo:

    https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/resources/adoption-partner/introducing-rescue-writer https://heartsspeak.org/chatgpt-impact-on-marketing-2023/ https://heartsspeak.org/pet-bios-using-chatgpt/
     
    Top 5 Animal Shelteing Organization to Follow:
    https://monmouthcountyspca.org/
    https://www.awla.org/
    https://www.southernpinesanimalshelter.org/ 
    https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/
    https://www.onetail.org/
    https://www.ruffhaven.org/
    https://www.instagram.com/ruffhaven_/
     
    HeARTs Speak is launching some learn-at-your-own pace courses this spring so keep an eye out for those and, in the meantime, they are always adding more tools to the Marketing Resource Center. https://heartsspeak.org/marketing-resource-center/
     
     
     
     
     
     

    • 46 min
    E7 | Behavior Evaluations with Janis Bradley and Dr. Gary Patronek

    E7 | Behavior Evaluations with Janis Bradley and Dr. Gary Patronek

    Join us this week as we talk to Janis Bradley and Dr. Gary Patronek about behavior evaluation in animal shelters. Here are some link to the the items we referenced in the episode:
    No better than flipping a coin 
    Relevance of breed when choosing a companion animal
     

     

    • 1 hr 2 min
    E6 | Trish McMillan's Shelter Consulting Program and Stories from Behavior Coordinator, Lauren Rubin

    E6 | Trish McMillan's Shelter Consulting Program and Stories from Behavior Coordinator, Lauren Rubin

    Join Bernice and Nikki for this ​fun episode as we talk with Trish Mcmillan, who holds a Master's degree in Animal Behavior and is a certified professional dog trainer. We will discuss Trish's comprehensive shelter consulting program. We are also delighted to have Lauren Rubin, the Behavior Coordinator at Dakin Humane Society, join us. Trish herself describes Lauren as an exceptional student of her program. Lauren shares some enjoyable and fascinating stories about her journey during and after completing Trish's course.
     
    ​Learn more about Trish's Shelter Consulting Course - https://www.trishmcmillan.com/shelter-consulting
    Learn more about Dakin Humane Society - https://www.dakinhumane.org/
     
    Please consider submitting your stories to the podcast:  https://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/podcast/

    • 1 hr 10 min
    E5 | Let the dogs play, let the people learn, and let's all work together - Aimee Sadler | Dogs Play for Life

    E5 | Let the dogs play, let the people learn, and let's all work together - Aimee Sadler | Dogs Play for Life

    On the latest episode of The Individual Animal, we chat with Aimee Sadler from Dogs Play for Life (DPFL) to discuss the shadowing and mentorship program offered by DPFL. Tune in to learn about the abundance of resources DPFL offers. And of course, we will delve into playgroups and the importance of partnerships in this context. Join us for an informative and engaging discussion!
    dogsplayforlife.com
    In this episode, Aimee mentions the stats for Cuyahoga County. Here they are: 
    Dynamic Stats: Cuyahoga County

    Shelter Director reported stats since
    Playgroup implementation:
    • 176% increase in volunteer hours
    • 62% decrease in bites
    • 20% decrease in LOS = average of 4.2 days/dog
    • 20% increase in adoption rate
    • 3.8% decrease in Returned Adoptions

    • 40 min
    E4 | A Compassionate Conversation about Behavioral Euthanasia

    E4 | A Compassionate Conversation about Behavioral Euthanasia

    Join Bernice and Nikki this week as we discuss behavioral euthanasia. Listen in as Bernice shares stories about the varying experiences she has had throughout her career. We will explore the differences between owned dogs and dogs in shelters, and how the available resources can impact the decisions made. Stay tuned for future episodes as we delve deeper into this topic.
    We would love to hear from you. Are you open to sharing your experiences, achievements, challenges, triumphs, or lessons learned? If you have a story you want to share, head to our podcast page to learn more, or leave a voicemail/text on our podcast line at (845) 867-7646
     
    Links mentioned in this episode: Ian Dunbar Bite Scale  
    We were unable to track down a picture of 8-week old Luther but here is a photo of him in his senior years

    • 29 min

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