Don't Forget the Pets

Housing People and Pets in Crisis

Discover the power of the human-animal bond and explore creative solutions to housing people and pets in crisis.
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About this Course

Professional Learners

This course is best suited for professionals in the following sectors: domestic violence advocacy, homeless services, and animal welfare. Other industry professionals, like veterinary providers and law enforcement can also benefit. 

5 hours

This 8-part course will take approximately 5 hours to complete and can be completed in multiple sessions. Don't worry, we'll save your progress!

Free

Like all Don't Forget the Pets content, this course is available to learners at no cost! 

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to. . .
Describe the physical and psychological impact of the human-animal bond. 
Outline 5 different pet housing strategies and how to implement them.
Understand the role that partnerships play in successful pet housing programs.
Draft effective policies, procedures, and documents that support program operations. 
Design physical shelter spaces that accommodate pets and support pet care. 
Apply for grant funding and implement new fundraising strategies.