SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS SHELTERING

The Socially Conscious Animal Community framework allows each of us to understand our role in creating the best outcomes for pets. This concept is based on the most respectful treatment of animals. It’s about placing every healthy and safe animal that ends up in a shelter or rescue. It’s about transparency and leadership. It’s about thoughtful public policy. It’s about safe communities. We can work together to create the best outcomes for all animals while nurturing the human-animal bond, and we can educate colleagues, friends, family members, neighbors and policy makers so animals receive the care and respect they deserve. The cornerstone for Socially Conscious Animal Communities is Socially Conscious Sheltering.

Socially Conscious Sheltering is a collaborative set of beliefs intended to create the best possible outcomes for companion animals.

The Socially Conscious Sheltering framework allows each of us to understand our role in creating the best outcomes for pets. This concept is based on the most respectful treatment of animals. It’s about placing every healthy and safe animal that ends up in a shelter or rescue. It’s about transparency and leadership. It’s about thoughtful public policy. It’s about safe communities. We can work together to create the best outcomes for all animals while nurturing the human-animal bond and we can educate colleagues, friends, family members, neighbors and policy makers so animals receive the care and respect they deserve.

Socially Conscious Sheltering was recognized by the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) as a national model for animal welfare. With input from animal welfare leaders and communities across the country, AAWA created PACT – People and Animals in Community Together, which is similar to socially conscious sheltering.