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Is your facility overwhelmed with panicked calls from the public about wildlife problems? Do you spend too much staff time and energy dealing with such calls? If so, this manual is for you!

Whether you’re an animal control officer, police dispatcher, shelter staffer, wildlife rehabilitator or veterinary or nature center staffer, this manual will give you the answers you need. Our aim is to provide easy, practical solutions—over the phone—for the wildlife dilemmas you encounter daily.

Humane wildlife conflict resolution begins with prevention. This brochure (designed for the public) provides 10 tips to help people prevent potential conflicts with our wild neighbors before they occur. A great handout for animal shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centers, veterinary clinics and more!

Designed for municipal leaders, this guide makes the case for those policies and approaches known to be effective in managing community cats while explaining the pitfalls of those that simply don’t work. The guide examines how typical conflicts can be mitigated and addresses proactive approaches as well as the importance of collaborative efforts in local communities. Concisely focused on what local leaders want and need to know, this guide is endorsed by the International City/County Management Association and while well-supported by the latest science is also easy to read and understand.

Across the country, entire communities ban or restrict dogs because of their breed or perceived breed. Breed-based policies aren't founded on science or credible data, but on myths and misinformation surrounding different breeds. Their impact on dogs, families and animal shelters, however, is heartbreakingly real. Breed bans and restrictions force dogs out of homes and into shelters, taking up kennel space and resources that could be used for animals who are truly homeless.

Rescue groups are vital in the world of animal welfare and are collectively responsible for saving hundreds of thousands of animals every year. The Rescue Group Best Practices guide was designed to provide structure and guidance to all types of rescue groups. It describes best practices for these organizations and suggests ways to implement them to help rescues operate at their maximum potential. The guide can also be used to evaluate the health of established organizations and to help new groups get off to a successful start.

Winner of the Cat Writers' Association Muse Medallion, the Return-to-Field Handbook is a practical guide to help shelter staff develop the processes and protocols needed to provide positive outcomes for healthy community cats. Detailed chapters cover everything from how to gather important information at intake to managing returns and everything in between. Whether you are just starting out or looking for ways to improve your existing program, this handbook is for you!