Shelter dog training programs can help socialize canines and provide them with useful skills, improving their chances of getting adopted. Training programs also provide community-building opportunities centered around animals in…

Working at a shelter is a difficult line of work, and managing one is no picnic, either. It takes plenty of emotional resilience to work with animals who have survived…

There are few things more nerve-wracking than realizing that your dog is missing. Your dog is a member of your family, so imagining them out there lost without your support,…

The dog appeared out of nowhere. His people don’t seem to be around, and he may look lost and scared. Of course, he may express pure joy at having found…

Kennel technicians, also referred to as kennel assistants, are the employees who provide the basic day-to-day care of dogs, cats, and other animals residing in kennels, animal shelters and other…

For nearly 40 years, American Humane and other shelters have dedicated the month of October to helping orphaned dogs find their forever homes. And while the “adopt, don’t shop” movement…

Animal shelters commit themselves to rescuing, housing, medicating, and rehabilitating unwanted dogs, cats, birds, and other pets. Caring for abandoned and abused pets requires a myriad of equipment, tools, medications,…

For many animal shelters, donations are a key source of funding. Without the generosity of individuals, it can be hard to pay for the space, staff, equipment, and products needed…

Do your cages and cage equipment pass this sanitary test? We know that if you’re caring for numerous dogs, cats and other pets in your dog-boarding facilities, animal shelter, animal…

Oh the never-ending problem of kennel urine odors. At Direct Animal Products, we constantly hear about this issue from the doggie day care owners, groomers, animal control officers, shelter managers…