Vincent Medley - Managed Intake: Myth Busting

There are many misconceptions around the model of managed intake in animal sheltering. Concerns arise in the community about vulnerable animals being turned away and abandoned elsewhere, or municipalities face criticism that they are not fulfilling their contractual obligations to serve their community. This presentation will discuss how to address these common misconceptions, manage critics, and promote community-centric managed intake in your shelter through proactive data-driven messaging and the four Human Animal Support Services (HASS) pathways.