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Executive Director Mckenzee and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss three administrative tools that are helpful (and in some cases necessary) for the effective administration of your animal organization: board bylaws, registered agents, and land surveys!
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
Nonprofit Board Basics For Animal Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
Board Resources For Animal Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
The Animal Defense Partnership’s Model Bylaws Template | The Open Sanctuary Project
The Open Sanctuary Project’s Animal Sanctuary Board Member Job Description | The Open Sanctuary Project
How Registered Agents Can Help Your Animal Organization | The Open Sanctuary Project
What Is A Land Survey And How Can It Help Your Animal Organization | The Open Sanctuary Project
Understanding Your Animal Sanctuary’s Zoning Rights And Restrictions | The Open Sanctuary Project
Site Planning At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Animal Defense Partnership
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Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth welcomes back special guest and Open Sanctuary Project contributor Dr. Emily Tronetti to discuss specific agency-supportive practices that sanctuaries can implement in their onsite educational endeavors to nurture the well-being of the residents and increase the effectiveness of their programming. In addition to exploring environmental-, resident-, and human-specific factors for agency-centered sanctuary educators to consider, this episode also highlights ways to center resident agency during onsite education that do not rely on potentially touching or being in close proximity to the residents.
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
The Open Sanctuary Podcast - Introduction to Agency with Dr. Emily Tronetti | The Open Sanctuary Project
The Open Sanctuary Podcast - Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education, Part One | The Open Sanctuary Project
An Introduction To Fostering Agency In Farmed Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Asking Other Animals for Consent Handout | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Reflection Workbook | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part One | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Two | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Three | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Four | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Five | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Six | The Open Sanctuary Project
Fostering Critical Thinking at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Fostering Empathy Towards Farmed Animals | The Open Sanctuary Project
Understanding Biases that Can Negatively Impact Farmed Animals and How to Help Folks Overcome Them | The Open Sanctuary Project
An Introduction to Educational Programs and Opportunities Well-suited for Microsanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
In-Person Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?
The Open Sanctuary ProjectVirtual Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options? | The Open Sanctuary Project
Observation: An Important Caregiver Tool | The Open Sanctuary Project
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Executive Director Mckenzee and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss ten critical questions that you should ask yourself before you start a sanctuary! This resource is excellent for those new to the sanctuary movement and a helpful refresher for established sanctuaries and rescue organizations. It serves as a guide to some of the many considerations you will need to consider as you embark upon or continue to provide forever lifelong compassionate care to animals. Along the way, we will point you to our free resources, which will help you tackle these questions more easily!
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
So, You Want To Start A Farmed Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
The Open Sanctuary Project's 'So You Want To Start A Sanctuary' Brochure | The Open Sanctuary Project
Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Recognizing And Managing Compassion Fatigue At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Recognizing And Preventing Burnout At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Determining Your Animal Sanctuary's Capacity For Responsible Care | The Open Sanctuary Project
How To Create An Effective Rescue Policy For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Resources On Budgeting And Fundraising | The Open Sanctuary Project
Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
Resources On Volunteer And Worker Considerations | The Open Sanctuary Project
Accuracy And Transparency: Two Critical Responsibilities Of Your Farmed Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
An Introduction To Educational Opportunities Well-Suited For Microsanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
The Microsanctuary Resource Center
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Senior Advisor Tara and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss the ins and outs of an essential sanctuary consideration: resident drinking water! Ensuring your residents receive the nutrients they require for their health and well-being is an essential aspect of animal care, but the importance of water and the logistics around providing it are sometimes overlooked. To learn about the nuances of drinking water considerations, including water testing, how to choose the best containers, and the potential impacts of weather, tune in!
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
Resident Drinking Water Considerations At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Daily Diet, Supplements And Treats Resources By Species | The Open Sanctuary Project
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Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth welcomes back special guest and Open Sanctuary Project contributor Dr. Emily Tronetti to discuss the importance of fostering farmed animal agency in sanctuary education. In addition to exploring why agency-centered education is so vital to the well-being of sanctuary residents, this episode also highlights some of the inherent challenges sanctuary educators face as they strive to center resident agency and offers some practical tips to navigate them.
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Asking Other Animals for Consent Handout | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Reflection Workbook | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part One | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Two | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Three | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Four | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Five | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Six | The Open Sanctuary Project
An Introduction To Fostering Agency In Farmed Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Fostering Critical Thinking at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project Fostering Empathy Towards Farmed Animals | The Open Sanctuary ProjectUnderstanding Biases that Can Negatively Impact Farmed Animals and How to Help Folks Overcome Them | The Open Sanctuary Project
An Introduction to Educational Programs and Opportunities Well-suited for Microsanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
In-Person Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?
The Open Sanctuary ProjectVirtual Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options? | The Open Sanctuary Project
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Executive Director Mckenzee and Nonprofit Specialist Julia talk about collaboration and cooperation between organizations! They list common pitfalls to relationship building, how to avoid them, and also how to communicate and work together in ways that enhance your capacity! Building community with like-minded organizations is a great way to strengthen our movement and help out humans and non-humans alike!
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
Building And Maintaining A Good Relationship Between Your Animal Sanctuary And Veterinarians | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Starter Guide To Understanding And Working With Animal Shelters For Animal Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
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In this episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth is joined by special guest and Open Sanctuary Project contributor Dr. Emily Tronetti to discuss farmed animal agency and how to start centering it at your sanctuary to improve the overall health and well-being of the residents. In addition to exploring what agency is and why it’s so important, this episode highlights some practical agency-centered practices that sanctuaries can implement right now.
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
An Introduction To Fostering Agency In Farmed Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Asking Other Animals for Consent Handout | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education | The Open Sanctuary Project
Fly Mitigation Strategies for Sanctuary Cow Residents | The Open Sanctuary Project
Predator-Proofing for Bird Residents at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Breaking the Mold: How Animal-Centered Design Can Transform Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
Enrichment Resources | The Open Sanctuary Project
Fostering Critical Thinking at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project---
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In this episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, Community Education Specialist Andie and Senior Advisor Tara discuss the vital role observation plays in many aspects of animal caregiving, focusing on how we can use our observation skills to assess our residents’ health and catch subtle signs of concern.
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Observation: An Important Caregiving Tool
The Caregiver’s Guide To Developing Your Observation Skills
Species-Specific Daily Observation For Health And Well-Being Series
The Importance Of Veterinary Care At Your Animal Sanctuary
The Importance Of Regular Health Checks At Your Animal Sanctuary
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In this episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, Senior Advisor Tara and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss the guiding principles we use to source compassionate care information. From examining the challenges of finding reliable sources that value the individual lives of animals as sentient beings to explaining how we assess specific care recommendations, we hope that this podcast can provide you with more specifics on how you, too, can evaluate information more carefully, and feel a little less overwhelmed as you do so!
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources
About The Open Sanctuary Project
Information Sourcing Considerations At The Open Sanctuary Project
What Does “Non-Compassionate Source” Mean At The Open Sanctuary Project
A Guide To Evaluating Farmed Animal Care Sources, Recommendations, And Information For Your Sanctuary
Backyard Chicken Recommendations In Sanctuary: A Word Of Caution
The Open Sanctuary Project’s Elder Care Resources
Daily Diet, Treats & Supplements For Cows
Predator-Proofing For Bird Residents At Your Sanctuary
Advanced Topics In Resident Health: Avian Influenza In Birds
HPAI In Domesticated Ruminants And Camelids: FAQ
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Community Education Specialist Andie and Senior Advisor Tara discuss some helpful strategies and tips on how your animal organization can thoughtfully approach and respond to common visitor questions that sanctuaries get asked by visitors.
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This Episode’s Referenced Resources:
A Starter Guide to Common Questions Your Sanctuary Gets Asked and How to Thoughtfully Answer Them | The Open Sanctuary ProjectFostering Critical Thinking at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Fostering Empathy Towards Farmed Animals | The Open Sanctuary Project
Understanding Biases that Can Negatively Impact Farmed Animals and How to Help Folks Overcome Them | The Open Sanctuary Project
The Importance Of Language Choices At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Communicating With Youth About Animal Exploitation | The Open Sanctuary Project
An Introduction to Educational Programs and Opportunities Well-suited for Microsanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
In-Person Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?
An Introduction To Fostering Agency In Farmed Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
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Community Education Specialist Andie and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss some helpful strategies and tips on how your animal organization can table at outreach events as effectively as possible. They offer insight on how tabling can be a beneficial way to connect with the public and raise awareness about issues that are important to your organization, actionable tips on how to choose outreach events and tabling staff wisely, and ways to create a welcoming and engaging table atmosphere to draw folks into meaningful conversation with you.
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This Episode’s Referenced Resources:
A Guide To Effective Tabling For Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
An Introduction to Fostering Agency in Farmed Animals at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
A Starter Guide to Common Questions Your Sanctuary Gets Asked and How to Thoughtfully Answer Them | The Open Sanctuary Project
The Importance Of Language Choices At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Communicating With Youth About Animal Exploitation | The Open Sanctuary Project
An Introduction to Educational Programs and Opportunities Well-suited for Microsanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
In-Person Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?
The Open Sanctuary ProjectAn Introduction To Fostering Agency In Farmed Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Education Program Evaluation for Animal Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project
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Research Specialist Amber, Community Education Specialist Andie, and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss how your animal organization can “bee” more friendly to bees and other pollinators! They offer insight into how bees and pollinators can support your sanctuary (and can help support you and your efforts), actionable tips on how to support pollinators, and ways to educate the public on how to support them as well. We also talk about how to safely promote bee and other pollinator presences for sanctuary residents and caregivers.
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
How To Be More Bee-Friendly At Your Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
How To Be A Bee-Friendly Sanctuary Infographic | The Open Sanctuary Project
Compassionate Wildlife Practices At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
Compassionate Wildlife Practices At Your Sanctuary Infographic | The Open Sanctuary Project
Going Green: Your Animal Sanctuary And The Environment | The Open Sanctuary Project
Late Elementary-Age Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #3 | The Open Sanctuary Project
Virtual Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options? | The Open Sanctuary Project The Bee Conservancy WebsiteBee Blitz | The University of Illinois
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Research Specialist Amber Barnes and Senior Advisor Tara Hess discuss the importance of understanding how fresh, lush pastures can affect ruminant, camelid, and equine residents. In this episode, we talk about the joys of spring for residents and care staff but also the potential risks that may come along with the season. We take a peek into potential health concerns, why spring pastures can cause them, and who they may affect. Preventative measures are also discussed!
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
Spring Green Pastures: Managing Resident Consumption Bloat In Ruminants Laminitis In Horses: An Introduction Colic In Equines: What You Need To Know The Importance Of Veterinary Care At Your Animal Sanctuary Advanced Topics In Horse Nutrition: Health Conditions Daily Diet, Treats, & Supplements For Donkeys Daily Diet, Treats And Supplements For Horses: The Basics Daily Diet, Treats, And Supplements For Llamas Daily Diet, Treats, And Supplements For Alpacas Daily Diet, Treats, & Supplements For Goats Daily Diet, Treats, & Supplements For Sheep Daily Diet, Treats, & Supplements For Cows The Caregiver’s Guide To Developing Your Observation Skills Signage To Consider Implementing At Your Animal Sanctuary Building Your Resident Emergency Healthcare & First Aid Kit The Importance Of Regular Health Checks For Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary---
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Research Specialist Amber and Nonprofit Specialist Julia talk about donkeys! Amber explains some of the physiological, behavioral, social, and nutritional needs differences between horses and donkeys and how these impact what caregivers must consider in their day-to-day care of these individuals. We also talk about mules and the traits that make them different from both their horse and donkey parents!
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
Donkeys: How We Got HereDonkeys Are Different: Addressing Their Unique Needs
Donkeys Are Different InfographicHello Burro Buddy! The New Donkey Arrival Guide
Creating A Good Home For Donkeys
How To Be Safely Around A DonkeyTechniques And Practices Necessary For Responsible Donkey Care
How To Conduct A Donkey Health CheckPotential Donkey Health Challenges
Things That Are Toxic For Donkeys
Creating An Enriching Life For Donkeys
Behavior 101 For Animal Sanctuaries
How Donkeys Get Along With Different Species
Marvelous Mules: Special Care ConsiderationsMarvelous Mules: Tips For Your Animal Sanctuary Infographic
When It Rains It Pours: Rain Scald
Hair Coat Properties Of Donkeys, Mules And Horses In A Temperate Climate
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Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth and Executive Director Mckenzee Griffler discuss combatting biases that can harm farmed animals. Since much of human thinking, feeling, and behavior is guided by our biases, understanding biases that can negatively impact farmed animals is an important undertaking for animal sanctuaries. As communities that challenge the dominant treatment and sociocultural narrative of farmed animals on a daily basis, sanctuaries can utilize their unique learning spaces alongside a deeper understanding of bias to help folks (re)imagine more compassionate ways of understanding and being in relationship with farmed animals. In addition to exploring what biases are and how they develop, this episode highlights three actionable strategies sanctuaries can use to help folks who participate in their educational programming avoid and overcome biases that can negatively impact farmed animals.
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
Understanding Biases that Can Negatively Impact Farmed Animals and How to Help Folks Overcome Them
5 Ways to Combat Biases that Can Harm Farmed Animals Infographic
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Senior Advisor Tara Hess and Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth delve into the topic of goat resident safety. Why goat resident safety specifically? While sanctuary caregivers need to make sure residents of all species are safe, ensuring the safety of goats, in particular, can be a bit tricky, especially if you aren’t aware of the unique safety challenges they face. In addition to discussing some of the unique characteristics, capabilities, and tendencies that could land goats in a dangerous situation, we highlight five specific areas caregivers can focus on to mitigate some of the most serious risks for their goat residents.
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
Goat Resident Safety Part One: General Safety Considerations
Goat Resident Safety Part Two: Hay Feeder Safety
Observation: An Important Caregiving Tool
Fundamentals Of An Effective Animal Sanctuary Tour Program
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Executive Director Mckenzee Griffler and Nonprofit Specialist Julia Magnus continue discussing animal sanctuary capacity. We review some of the many elements that play a role in determinations around capacity and discuss ways to make it easier for your organization and team when capacity limitations dictate that you say “no,” and discuss other ways your organization can help even when you must decline a rescue request. We also discuss the concept of the “moral remainder” and how you and your team can address challenging emotions when they arise. Please be forewarned that there will be discussions around animal rescue and some of the emotional and complex ethical decisions rescuers must make.
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
Determining Your Animal Sanctuary’s Capacity For Responsible Care What Does “Philosophy Of Care” Mean At The Open Sanctuary Project?Understanding Mission And Vision Statements For Your Animal Organization
The Challenges Of Responsible Animal Rescue
25 Questions To Help Guide Responsible Intake Decisions At Your Animal Sanctuary
How To Create An Effective Rescue Policy For Your Animal Sanctuary Managing Cruelty, Seizure, And Escapee Cases At Your Sanctuary Or Rescue Building And Maintaining A Good Relationship Between Your Animal Sanctuary And Veterinarians
Considering Alternative Living Arrangements In Response To A Health Concern Establishing Safe And Effective Quarantine And Isolation Protocols For Your Animal Sanctuary
Recognizing And Managing Compassion Fatigue At Your Animal Sanctuary Recognizing And Preventing Burnout At Your Animal Sanctuary The Importance Of Regular Health Checks For Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary
Saying Goodbye With Respect and Safety At Your Animal Sanctuary Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary
Creating An Effective Set Of Contingency Plans For Your Animal Sanctuary Cultivating Resilience At Your Animal Organization In The Face Of Inflation Understanding Your Animal Sanctuary’s Zoning Rights & Restrictions Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal SanctuariesMicrosanctuary Resource Center
Accuracy And Transparency: Two Critical Responsibilities Of Your Farmed Animal Sanctuary A Forever Home? Adoption Program Considerations For Animal SanctuariesMicrosanctuary Resource Center
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Executive Director Mckenzee Griffler and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss an essential metric for all sanctuaries to consider regularly: capacity. In this episode, we discuss many elements that play a role in determining an organization’s capacity, including spatial, quarantine, personnel, financial, regulatory, and emergency response capacity. We talk about how the interplay between these elements can flex and change constantly, which is why it is so important to involve every member of your organization in the discussion of capacity regularly. This is the first episode of a series of conversations about this critical topic, so stay tuned!
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Determining Your Animal Sanctuary’s Capacity For Responsible Care What Does “Philosophy Of Care” Mean At The Open Sanctuary Project?Understanding Mission And Vision Statements For Your Animal Organization
The Challenges Of Responsible Animal Rescue
25 Questions To Help Guide Responsible Intake Decisions At Your Animal Sanctuary
How To Create An Effective Rescue Policy For Your Animal Sanctuary Managing Cruelty, Seizure, And Escapee Cases At Your Sanctuary Or Rescue Building And Maintaining A Good Relationship Between Your Animal Sanctuary And Veterinarians Considering Alternative Living Arrangements In Response To A Health Concern Establishing Safe And Effective Quarantine And Isolation Protocols For Your Animal Sanctuary
Recognizing And Managing Compassion Fatigue At Your Animal Sanctuary Recognizing And Preventing Burnout At Your Animal Sanctuary The Importance Of Regular Health Checks For Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary
Saying Goodbye With Respect and Safety At Your Animal Sanctuary Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary
Creating An Effective Set Of Contingency Plans For Your Animal Sanctuary Cultivating Resilience At Your Animal Organization In The Face Of Inflation Understanding Your Animal Sanctuary’s Zoning Rights & Restrictions Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal SanctuariesMicrosanctuary Resource Center
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Community Education Specialist Andie and Senior Advisor Tara revisit the topic of zoonotic disease, this time with a focus on mitigating the risk of transmission for sanctuary personnel. We start by sharing five measures folks can implement today to help protect personnel and then discuss three additional measures folks can implement that may take a bit more time and consideration but can go a long way in keeping folks safe.
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
Understanding Zoonotic Disease: An Overview for Animal Sanctuaries
The Open Sanctuary Podcast: Zoonotic Disease Transmission and Onsite Sanctuary Education
Establishing Safe And Effective Quarantine And Isolation Protocols For Your Animal Sanctuary
Accessibility for Folks with Physical Disabilities at Your Animal Sanctuary
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Executive Director Mckenzee Griffler and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss some of the issues that can make fundraising an emotional challenge for those who come from a caregiver background. We also talk about the intersections between fundraising, capacity and storytelling, how to find a balance between these elements, and how we can bring some "fun" into fundraising.
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:
Understanding Mission And Vision Statements For Your Animal Organization
Determining Your Animal Sanctuary’s Capacity For Responsible CareThe Challenges Of Responsible Animal Rescue
Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary Accuracy And Transparency: Two Critical Responsibilities Of Your Farmed Animal SanctuaryHow To Raise Money For Your Animal Sanctuary
How To Develop A Fundraising Plan For Your Animal Sanctuary
Cultivating Resilience At Your Animal Organization In The Face Of Inflation Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal Sanctuaries Financial Measures For Animal Sanctuaries In The United States Impacted By The COVID-19 Outbreak (As Of April 7, 2020) Year-End Fundraising For Your Animal Organization A Complete Guide To Major Donor Fundraising At Your Animal Sanctuary Developing A Grant Program At Your Animal Sanctuary Creative Fundraising For Sanctuaries InfographicMicrosanctuary Resource Center
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