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RTO is Wild: What Return to Owner Trends Are Telling Us

RTO is Wild: What Return to Owner Trends Are Telling Us

by Roxanne Hicks | Apr 24, 2025 | Advocacy, Animal Control, Public Education, Shelter Management

In a perfect world, every stray pet that enters our shelter would be reunited with a panicked, grateful owner within 24 hours. But we don’t live in that world. We live in the world where: Some owners sprint into the lobby, crying and hugging staff because they thought...
Welcome to The Shelter Shift: Rethinking Rescue for a Better Future

Welcome to The Shelter Shift: Rethinking Rescue for a Better Future

by Roxanne Hicks | Feb 22, 2025 | Advocacy, Animal Control, Community Engagement, Public Education, Rescue Resources, Shelter Management, Shelter Reform

Animal shelters should be places of hope—where every pet has a real chance at finding a home, and every community is supported in responsible pet ownership. Yet, too often, shelters and rescues are burdened by outdated systems, limited resources, and public...
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