The Pets for Life Community Outreach Toolkit is a resource produced through a collaborative effort between PetSmart Charities® and The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). 
This step-by-step manual will guide animal care service providers and other social welfare advocates through the development and implementation of a pioneering outreach program.

We will walk you through the process of obtaining tax exempt status with a simple, direct approach to assist in speeding your submission to the IRS.

Boise Bully Breed Rescue's Volunteers for Transport program enlists people in the community willing to drive pit-bull mix dogs from an animal shelter to boarding facilities or foster homes in a five-state area.

Virginia Beach SPCA's Foster-Lite for Community Service program addressed several challenges for the agency, from expanding their foster care program and saving the lives of more kittens to addressing community hours for young people.

Part two of a four-part series on developing a volunteer program. This session focuses on recruiting and screening.

Part one of a four-part series on developing a volunteer program. This session focuses on starting/preparing for a volunteer program.

Part three of a four-part series on developing a volunteer program. This session focuses on training orientation.

Less than a year old, this young agency created a solution to training more volunteers for expanded roles while at the same time rewarding experienced volunteers for their service.

At many animal shelters and organizations, fundraising falls to the executive director, the board, or one or two development staff. This session is designed to help those juggling many other responsibilities zero in on a handful of fundraising tips that can put into action immediately.