The First 90 Days Will Make or Break Your Shelter
A ready-to-use system for shelter professionals stepping into leadership or cleaning up chaos, without reinventing the wheel.
Lead with clarity. Fix what’s broken. Stop managing on fumes.
📉 THE PROBLEM
Let’s be honest.
Most shelter managers are handed the keys and expected to figure it out on their own.
No training. No blueprint. Just hope and caffeine.
So what happens?
- You spend your days putting out fires 🔥
- You try to fix everything at once (and end up fixing nothing)
- You’re caught between “we’ve always done it this way” and “what if we had systems?”
You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if you’re even cut out for this.
🧭 INTRODUCING THE SOLUTION
The Shelter Manager Kickstart
A 90-day checklist for people who give a damn.
This isn’t a theory.
It’s a practical, proven plan for what to do in your first (or next) 90 days as a shelter leader.
Whether you’re onboarding, revamping, or just trying not to cry in your car, this is the structure you’ve been craving.
✅ WHAT’S INSIDE
When you buy the Shelter Manager Kickstart, you get:
✔ The 90-Day Checklist
Know what to prioritize each week, without the guesswork or guilt. A private podcast breaking it down in 30-day chunks.
✔ Weekly Prompts + Milestones
Short, actionable steps to move your shelter (and staff) forward via private podcast.
✔ Operational Focus Points
Cover communication, culture, adoption flow, staff tension, burnout triggers, the real stuff that matters.
✔ Optional Peer Support
A private space to connect with others doing this work, no judgment, no fluff.
✔ Bonus Swipe Files – SOP’s, Agendas, etc.
🧠 WHO IT’S FOR
This is for you if you’re:
- A new manager feeling the pressure to “figure it out” fast
- A veteran leader ready to ditch the chaos and do things differently
- A team lead or supervisor wanting to lead better without burning out
- Someone who cares about both the animals AND the humans
🛑 WHO IT’S NOT FOR
This is NOT for you if:
🚫 You want a plug-and-play script for every single issue
🚫 You think “winging it” is a strategy
🚫 You’re allergic to accountability, structure, or improvement
💵 THE INVESTMENT
$27.
One time. No fluff. Immediate access.
Burnout doesn’t fix itself.
Yes, I want the 90-Day Shelter Kickstart
Who Am I?
I’ve spent the past 10 years leading a small-to-midsize 501(c)(3) animal shelter in Florida, working under multiple government contracts and alongside police officers, animal control, and the public. It’s not easy work, but it’s where I’ve found my purpose. I’ve seen the pressure shelter leaders are under, and I know how isolating and overwhelming it can feel when you’re trying to do everything right with limited time, staff, and resources.
With a background in public relations and a passion for practical problem-solving, I launched The Shelter Shift to challenge broken systems, advocate for shelter professionals, and share real-world tools that make a difference. I believe in leading by example, whether that’s rolling up my sleeves at my shelter or visiting others around the country (yes, even on vacation) to learn, connect, and grow.
I’m also a proud member of FACA and the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement. We operate a Fear Free Shelter.
The Shelter Shift isn’t just a project; it’s a mission to transform the way we operate shelters and the way the world perceives rescue. If you’re here, you likely feel the same way. And I’m so glad you’re part of it.
