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Pathway Planning: The Basics You Need to Know
Outline (AI Generated)
I. Pathway Planning vs. Outcome Focus
Core Priority: Start at Intake
Pathway planning identifies the best route forward — not just the end goal.
Begin planning at intake, not after problems develop.
Assign clear timelines and responsibility.
Different animals require different pathways.
“Keep Puppies Moving” (KPM) to reduce length of stay and prevent deterioration.
II. Daily Interdepartmental Rounds
Core Priority: Create Movement Through Collaboration
Include behavior, medical, and operations.
Focus on identifying needs and next steps.
Keep rounds efficient (1–2 minutes per case).
Move complex discussions to separate meetings.
Daily rounds reduce length of stay.
III. Marketing & Promotion
Core Priority: Highlight Each Animal’s Unique Selling Point (USP)
Identify what makes each animal memorable.
Invest in quality photos and video.
Teach simple tricks to increase adoptability.
Use social media strategically.
Bring animals into the community.
IV. Foster Programs
Core Priority: Lower Barriers to Increase Participation
Offer short-term fostering options.
Cross-qualify volunteers and fosters.
Simplify onboarding and communication.
Use foster insights to support placement decisions.
V. Labels & Restrictions
Core Priority: Reassess Before Restricting
Avoid unnecessary rigid labels.
Use conversation-based guidance.
Reevaluate restrictions regularly.
Balance safety with opportunity.
VI. Implementation Focus
Participants will leave with:
A simple intake-based pathway framework.
A structure for effective daily rounds.
Strategies to reduce length of stay.
Marketing upgrades that increase adoption.
Foster program adjustments that expand capacity.

