Resources to Get Started
These resources provide an introduction to Socially Conscious Sheltering and Socially Conscious Animal Communities.
Infographics (PDF)
The infographics below represent the eight different communities who contribute to Socially Conscious Animal Communities (SCAC). Each infographic shows the different ways that each group can contribute to SCAC.
- Shelters
- Policy Makers
- Rescue Groups
- Veterinarians
- Law Enforcement
- Human-animal Resource Providers
- Media Partners
- You
Presentations
These presentations were recorded as an introduction to Socially Conscious Animal Communities for different audiences across the country.
- Socially Conscious Sheltering & Communities Webinar (Video)
- Socially Conscious Sheltering & Communities PowerPoint (PowerPoint)
Handouts
- Socially Conscious Sheltering and Communities Handout (This document is intended for distribution to the community to help them understand their roll in creating a Socially Conscious Animal Community.)
- Socially Conscious Sheltering Tenet Considerations for shelters and rescues (This document is for a shelter or rescue considering implementing Socially Conscious Sheltering.)
Show Your Support
Save and place the badge and statement on your website to let your community know you are a
Socially Conscious Animal Welfare Organization.
Creating the best outcomes for all animals. Visit scsheltering.org to learn more.
Socially Conscious Sheltering - Tenet Implementation Resources
These are resources to assist with the implementation of each tenet of Socially Conscious Sheltering.
Ensure every unwanted or homeless pet has a safe place to go for shelter and care
Access the medical needs of homeless pets and ensure those needs are thoughtfully addressed
Assess the behavioral needs of homeless pets and ensure those needs are thoughtfully addressed
Align shelter policy with the needs of the community
Alleviate suffering and make appropriate euthanasia decisions
- Humane Side of Euthanasia (Article)
Consider the health, wellness and safety of animals for each community when transferring animals
Foster a culture of transparency, ethical decision-making, mutual respect, continual learning and collaboration
