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Susan Houser
Dec 7, 20181 min read
New Book on Animal Shelter History
Prodigal Pets: A History of Animal Sheltering in America and the Origin of the No Kill Movement by Susan K. Houser. An in-depth look at...


Susan Houser
Dec 5, 20189 min read
Doobert: A Versatile Way to Save Lives
I recently interviewed Chris Roy, the creator of Doobert.com, about how Doobert can be used to help shelter workers and rescuers do their...


Susan Houser
Oct 11, 20188 min read
Virginia’s No Kill Effort: Innovation and Inspiration
Introduction Last year I wrote about a new statewide No Kill campaign in Virginia. The campaign was developed by Makena Yarbrough,...

Susan Houser
Aug 5, 20188 min read
Are Cats an Invasive Species as Defined by the U.S. Government?
When cat advocates try to establish programs to help and manage outdoor cats, they frequently meet resistance from wildlife...
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