Reaching Out to Media
A big part of reducing euthanasia was reaching out to the people of Albuquerque.
Compassion for our Seniors
All too often, elderly pets are surrendered to the shelter because their owners can’t
The Journey to Reduce Euthanasia at Our Shelter Begins
When I walked into the Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department as its new director on
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Getting Our Message Out Into The Community
One of the most important changes, which was pivotal to the success of many
A Life Saving Program for Shy Dogs – Part 1
One of the saddest challenges were dogs in our shelter who were shy or particularly
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Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) A Bold Initiative That Produced Results
One of our boldest, most innovative, and successful initiatives was embracing Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) as
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Top 5 Ways to Reduce Euthanasia in Animal Shelters
Reducing euthanasia in animal shelters takes focus, but it is doable. Here are the
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An Effective Foster Program Is Crucial
A successful foster program was crucial to many of the life-saving programs we implemented.
A Guiding Principle to Address a Big Problem
One of the guiding principles that helped me address the problems at the Albuquerque
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