How We Reduced Euthanasia At Our Shelter

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

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

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

Top 5 Ways to Reduce Euthanasia in Animal Shelters

Reducing euthanasia in animal shelters takes focus, but it is doable.  Here are the

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