Animal welfare field notes.
Guides and resources for animal shelters, rescues, and foster networks.
How to choose software for your animal shelter: define what you need, compare the true cost, check data ownership, and plan a low-risk rollout.
How PawPlacer's optional AI matching works, including what staff see, the safety checks it runs, how it handles private information, and how it's built.
Build custom websites, sync shelter data, and automate rescue workflows with PawPlacer's TypeScript SDK and scoped API keys.
The signs your rescue has outgrown spreadsheets, what to look for in dedicated software, and how to move your records without disrupting animal care.
How to prepare your rescue for kitten season, including foster recruitment, supplies, intake planning, medical protocols, and record keeping.
How to keep foster records organized: attach them to the animal, decide what to track, make updates easy for fosters, and handle moves between homes.
How automatic Petfinder sync works, what you need before you start, how to set it up in PawPlacer, and how to avoid common listing problems.
How to move shelter records to new software: what to export, how to clean your files, what a good import should show you, and how to check the results.
How to write a clear return policy, talk with adopters, record what you learn, and reduce the number of pet adoption returns at your shelter or rescue.