Shelter Management For Dummies

Authors

Michael Baltazar, University of the Pacific
Sebastian Cardenas, University of the Pacific
Alex Kachakji, University of the Pacific

Poster Number

2

Lead Author Major

Business

Format

Poster Presentation

Faculty Mentor Name

Eileen McFall

Faculty Mentor Department

Learning and Academic Assessment

Abstract/Artist Statement

Animal shelters with low live-release rates lack the management qualities necessary to save every healthy and treatable animal. Improving shelter management leads to a higher live release rate. Effective shelter management includes the implementation of pet retention programs, seasonal adjustments to adoption fees, stricter requirements for becoming a shelter director, and hiring empathetic and diligent employees that all have a common goal. We have seen positive outcomes in shelters using these techniques that save every healthy and treatable animal. We hope to inform people on techniques that we believe should increase the live release rate of animals in shelters. Research and data in this area are not well developed so this presentation integrates management research and the programs and practices of successful shelters. If every shelter implements these simple and inexpensive techniques, it will lead to a brighter future for every healthy and treatable animal.

Location

DeRosa University Center, Ballroom

Start Date

26-4-2014 2:00 PM

End Date

26-4-2014 4:00 PM