
Rather than waiting for behavior challenges to escalate, pathway planning begins at intake — identifying the best, most realistic route forward for each individual animal. When shelters integrate daily interdepartmental rounds, focus on reducing length of stay, and prioritize “Keep Puppies Moving” (KPM), they prevent deterioration instead of reacting to it.

Are you looking to reduce returns, increase successful placements, and build trust with adopters beyond adoption day?
Join us for an inspiring new webinar, "What Happens After Adoption? Creating Lasting Outcomes for People & Pets," featuring Emily Lewis of Vermont Dog Behavior and hosted by Laurie Lawless of Shelter Behavior Integrations.

Join SBI for an engaging and informative webinar, "Family Matters: Adopting Dogs with Kids in the Picture," featuring Dr. Karen Griffin, founder of The Dog Rehoming Project.