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Fostering Empathy Towards Farmed Animals

Paving the Path for Ethical and Effective Animal Care in Sanctuaries: The Street Dog Coalition Podcast With Mckenzee Griffler

Hello Porcine Pal! The New Pig Arrival Guide

HPAI Biosecurity Plan And Checklist (Updated)

Sharing Your Home with Chickens

Fall Enrichment At Your Animal Sanctuary Infographic

Avian Influenza Link

Advanced Topics In Resident Health: Avian Influenza In Birds (Vet Reviewed)

HPAI In Mammalian Farmed Animal Species: FAQ

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Your Sanctuary And The Law

HPAI Record-Keeping Template

HPAI Biosecurity Plan & Checklist

Avian Influenza In Birds: FAQ

HPAI / APHIS Website

HPAI / OIE Website

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Basic Sheep And Goat Care Part Two
HPAI In Mammalian Farmed Animal Species: FAQ
Scratching The Surface: Sweet Itch In Equine Residents

Creating A Vaccination Program For Pig Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary
A Starter Guide to Common Questions Your Sanctuary Gets Asked and How to Thoughtfully Answer Them
Visual Barriers For Residents? Infographic
Compassionate Care Classroom: Basic Sheep & Goat Care Part 1
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Six
Caring For Pregnant And Lactating Sheep And Goats Part Three: Lactation
Middle School Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #2
Does Music Benefit Pigs? Infographic
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Five
Caring For Pregnant And Lactating Sheep And Goats Part Two: Labor And Delivery

Do Goats Prefer Happy Faces Infographic
Caring For Pregnant And Lactating Sheep And Goats Part One: Pregnancy
Observing And Recording Resident Behavior
Care Recommendations For Crias (Baby Alpacas And Llamas)
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Four
Accuracy And Transparency: Two Critical Responsibilities Of Your Farmed Animal Sanctuary
Determining Your Animal Sanctuary’s Capacity for Responsible Care
How to Create an Effective Rescue Policy for Your Animal Sanctuary
Wildfire Preparedness At Your Animal Sanctuary
Assessing Body Temperature, Respiratory Rate, And Heart Rate In Large Mammals
Mooving In! The New Cow Arrival Guide
Potential Rabbit Health Challenges
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Three
Behavior 104 For Animal Sanctuaries: Anti-Predator Behaviors
Conducting Cow Introductions At Your Animal Sanctuary
Faunalytics Research Round-Up: A Guide for Farmed Animal Sanctuaries
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Two
Large Event Considerations At Your Animal Sanctuary
The Open Sanctuary Project’s Global Toxic Plant Database
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part One
Summer & Hot Weather Considerations For Your Animal Sanctuary
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A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education
Introductory Care Topics For Ostriches
Creating A Vaccination Program For Cow Residents At Your Sanctuary
Creating A Good Home For Pigs
The S.P.I.D.E.R. Enrichment Framework Infographic
Pig Living Space Cleaning And Maintenance
A Guide to Effective Tabling for Animal Sanctuaries
A Suggested Governance Curriculum For Your Animal Organization
Distinguishing Male And Female Cavies (Guinea Pigs)
Advanced Topics In Resident Health: Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Advanced Topics In Resident Health: Barber Pole Worm
Behavior 102: Communication Infographic
Potential Sheep Health Challenges
How To Conduct A Rabbit Health Check
Behavior 102 For Animal Sanctuaries: Communication
Daily Observation For Rabbit Health And Well-Being
An Introduction to Fostering Agency in Farmed Animals at Your Animal Sanctuary
Avian Influenza Resources
Daily Observation For Chicken Health And Well-Being
The Value Of Staff Cross-Training At Your Animal Sanctuary
Order The Open Sanctuary Project’s Care Program Evaluation Checklist

HPAI In Domesticated Ruminants: FAQ
Creating an Effective Education Strategic Plan for Your Animal Sanctuary Infographic
Strategic Planning for Educational Programming at Your Animal Sanctuary
Science For Sanctuaries: Visual Barriers
Additional Care Recommendations For Older Pigs
Daily Diet, Treats, And Supplements For Horses
Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs at Your Animal Sanctuary
Possible Grant Opportunities For Your Animal Organization
Four Tips for Communicating with Youth about Animal Exploitation Infographic
Support Our Seven Years Strong Campaign!
Additional Care Recommendations For Older Cows
Creating A Vaccine Program For Sheep Residents At Your Sanctuary
Animal Sanctuary Organizational Record Keeping Basics
What is Humane Education? An Overview for Sanctuary Educators Infographic
The Significance of Humane Education in a Sanctuary Setting
An Introduction To The Care Of Fishes For Your Animal Sanctuary
Winter And Cold Weather Considerations For Animal Sanctuaries
Understanding Veterinary Diagnostics: Imaging
Créer un bon habitat pour les vaches
Régime alimentaire et compléments alimentaires pour les poules
Goat Resident Safety Part 1: General Safety Considerations
Goat Resident Safety Part 2: Hay Feeder Safety

Site Planning At Your Animal Sanctuary
Additional Care Recommendations For Older Sheep
How To Conduct A Cow Health Check
The Care Of Chicken Residents In Extreme Cold
Creating A Good Home For Cows
Cow Living Space Cleaning And Maintenance
Electrical Safety Basics For Farmed Animal Sanctuaries
Laminitis In Horses: An Introduction
10 Factors Contributing To Abnormal Behavior Development Infographic
Late Elementary Lesson Four
Daily Observation For Cavy (Guinea Pig) Health And Well-Being
Late Elementary Lesson Two
Potential Pig Health Challenges
5 Winter Enrichment Ideas Infographic
Understanding Antimicrobial And Anthelmintic Resistance: An Overview For Animal Caregivers
Introductory Care Considerations For Bison
Conducting Sheep Introductions At Your Animal Sanctuary
Potential Turkey Health Challenges
Social and Emotional Learning and the U.S. Education System: Helpful Information for Animal Sanctuary Educators
Enrichment Supply List
Site Planning At Your Animal Sanctuary
Middle School Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #1
Advanced Topics In Resident Health: African Swine Fever – An Overview For Animal Sanctuaries
The FAMACHA© System: Understanding Its Role In Small Ruminant And Camelid Care
How To Find Appropriate Veterinary Care For Your Farmed Animal Sanctuary’s Residents (Updated)
Early Elementary-Age Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #4 (Updated)
How To Conduct A Turkey Health Check
Year-End Fundraising for Your Animal Organization
Zoonosis Flyers For Your Animal Sanctuary
Additional Care Recommendations For Older Goats
Daily Observation For Pig Health And Well-Being
Equine Infectious Anemia: Protecting Your Equine Residents
Nice To Meet Ewe! New Sheep Arrival Guide
Early Elementary-Age Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #2 (Updated)
Understanding Zoonotic Disease: An Overview For Animal Sanctuaries
Breaking Down An Independent Contractor Agreement For Your Animal Sanctuary
Academic Standards in the U.S. Public Education System
Advocating For Our Cephalopod Friends Infographic
Preparing For And Conducting Resident Introductions
Early Elementary-Age Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #1
Guide To Utilizing Shifts At Your Animal Sanctuary
Por qué los animales de un santuario de animales de granja no deben reproducirse
Accessibility for Folks with Physical Disabilities at Your Animal Sanctuary Infographic
Predator-Proofing For Bird Residents At Your Sanctuary
Summer And Hot Weather Considerations For Animal Sanctuaries
Accessibility for Folks with Physical Disabilities at Your Animal Sanctuary
Time To Thrive: 10 Easy And Inexpensive Enrichment Ideas
Basic Chicken Care Suggested Curriculum
Science For Sanctuaries: Do Goats Prefer Happy Faces?
So, You Want to Start a Farmed Animal Sanctuary
Nonprofit Board Basics For Animal Sanctuaries
Daily Observation For Turkey Health And Well-Being
Advocating For Our Friends The Cephalopods
Creación, organización y control de expedientes permanentes de los animales residentes
How To Trim A Goat’s Hooves
Marvelous Mules: Special Care Considerations
How To Conduct A Chicken Health Check
Spring Green Pastures Infographic
How To Conduct A Duck Health Check
Understanding Infectious Disease
Language Choices At The Open Sanctuary Project
An Introduction To Navigating Media Coverage For Your Animal Organization
How Do Feathers Work And What Can They Tell You? An Introduction For Your Animal Organization
Developing A Grant Program At Your Animal Sanctuary
In-Person Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?
Advanced Topics In Cria Health: Diarrhea
Understanding Veterinary Diagnostics: Culture And Sensitivity
5 Ways To Combat Biases That Harm Farmed Animals Infographic
Understanding Legal Mechanisms For Conflict Resolution For Your Animal Organization
Fostering Critical Thinking at Your Animal Sanctuary
6 Ways to Foster Critical Thinking at Your Animal Sanctuary Infographic
5 Enrichment Questions To Get You Started Infographic
The Importance Of Regular Health Documentation For Animal Sanctuary Residents
Virtual Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?
Conflict Support For Your Animal Organization: Part 2 Building Transformative Relationships: Tools for Challenging Dominant Culture in Everyday Interactions
How To Create, Maintain, And Organize Permanent Records For Your Residents
Care Recommendations For Turkey Chicks
How To Conduct A Goat Health Exam
Education Program Evaluation for Animal Sanctuaries
Nutritional Considerations For Pregnant And Lactating Mare Residents
Régime alimentaire et compléments alimentaires pour les cochons
Understanding Veterinary Diagnostics: Blood Work
Understanding Veterinary Diagnostics: Fecal Testing
Calculating Medication Doses: A How-To Guide For Animal Caregivers
Education Program Evaluation for Animal Sanctuaries
Time To Thrive: Enrichment Calendar Styles
Care Recommendations For Goslings
Administering Medication At Your Animal Sanctuary: What You Need To Know
5 Steps To Simplifying Enrichment
Understanding Biases that Can Negatively Impact Farmed Animals and How to Help Folks Overcome Them
Hoof Care For Pigs
How Animal Welfare Relates In A Sanctuary Environment
How To Trim A Sheep’s Hooves
Conflict Support For Your Animal Organization Part 1: Understanding Dominant Culture, How It Shapes Our Behaviors And Envisioning Alternatives
Building and Maintaining a Good Relationship Between Your Animal Sanctuary and Veterinarians
Glossary Of Horse Vocalizations And Sounds
Establishing Safe And Effective Quarantine And Isolation Protocols For Your Animal Sanctuary
Education Program Evaluation for Animal Sanctuaries
Guide Des Soins Aux Moutons
Rain Scald: When It Rains, It Pours Infographic
Fostering Critical Thinking at Your Animal Sanctuary
How To Conduct A Sheep Health Examination
Care Recommendations For Ducklings
When It Rains, It Pours: Rain Scald
Understanding Donee Acknowledgment Letters At Your Animal Organization: New Infographic
Understanding Antimicrobial And Anthelmintic Resistance: An Overview For Animal Caregivers
A Complete Guide To Major Donor Fundraising At Your Animal Sanctuary
Education Program Evaluation for Animal Sanctuaries
Care Recommendations For Chicks (Baby Chickens)
Nutritional Enrichment At Animal Sanctuaries
How Registered Agents Can Help Your Animal Organization
The Care Of Chickens In Extreme Cold
What Is The Veterinary Review Initiative?
Daily Observation For Goat Health And Well-Being
Understanding Mission And Vision Statements For Your Animal Organization
A Guide To Safely Catching Stray Birds For Your Animal Sanctuary Or Rescue Part IV: Capture And Handling
Pigs: How We Got Here
A Guide To Safely Catching Stray Birds For Your Animal Sanctuary Or Rescue Part III: How Bird Type Or Species Can Impact Your Plans
Late Elementary-Age Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #4
A Guide To Safely Catching Stray Birds For Your Animal Sanctuary Or Rescue Part II: Planning For The Site And Strategizing Timing
Physical Enrichment At Animal Sanctuaries
How To Conduct A Turkey Health Examination
A Guide To Safely Catching Stray Birds For Your Animal Sanctuary Or Rescue Part I: Supplies Helpful For The Safe Capture Of Birds
10 Factors Contributing To Abnormal Behavior Development Infographic
Daily Observation For Turkey Health And Well-Being
Keeping Track Of Sanctuary Tasks Part 2: Tasks That Happen More Frequently Than Monthly
Identifying Abnormal Behaviors In Residents
Fostering Empathy Towards Farmed Animals Infographic
Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Members at Your Animal Sanctuary Infographic
Understanding Antimicrobial And Anthelmintic Resistance: An Overview For Animal Caregivers
Considering Alternative Living Arrangements In Response To A Health Concern
Daily Observation For Sheep Health And Well-Being
Late Elementary-Age Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #3
How To Conduct A Parrot Health Examination
Bloat In Ruminants
Understanding Donee Acknowledgement Letters At Your Animal Organization
Caring For Older Residents
Year-End Fundraising For Your Animal Organization
Understanding Veterinary Diagnostics: Fecal Testing
Creating An Effective Set Of Contingency Plans For Your Animal Sanctuary
The Open Sanctuary Project’s Contingency Planning Workbook
The Open Sanctuary Project’s Care Program Evaluation Checklist
Going Green: Your Sanctuary And The Environment Updated
Science For Sanctuaries: Can Music Help Pig Residents?
Administering Medication At Your Animal Sanctuary: What You Need To Know
What Is A Land Survey And How Can It Help Your Animal Organization?
Accessibility for Blind and Visually Disabled Community Members at Your Animal Sanctuary
Building And Maintaining A Good Relationship Between Your Animal Sanctuary And Veterinarians
Weighing The Costs And Benefits Of Nonprofit Status
Guide Des Soins Aux Vaches
A Propos De The Open Sanctuary Project
To Shoe Or Not To Shoe: Exploring Options For Horse Residents
Winter and Cold Weather Considerations for Animal Sanctuaries
A Sanctuary’s Guide To Fish Advocacy And Care: Part 1
Managing Cruelty, Seizure, And Escapee Cases At Your Sanctuary Or Rescue
How To Create A Fundraising Plan For Your Animal Sanctuary
Large Event Considerations at Your Animal Sanctuary
Social Enrichment At Animal Sanctuaries
Creating A Good Home For Goats (Updated)
Keeping Track Of Sanctuary Tasks Part 1: Tasks That Occur Monthly Or Less Frequently
Science For Sanctuaries: Lavender For Horses, Yea Or Neigh? Infographic
Chukars: How We Got Here
Introductory Care Topics For Emus
Sheep Living Space Cleaning And Maintenance
Care Staff Retention At Your Animal Sanctuary
Cultivating Resilience At Your Animal Organization In The Face Of Inflation
How To Be A Bee-Friendly Sanctuary Infographic
Care Recommendations For Piglets (Vet Reviewed)
Rooster Stigma: Infographics
Introductory Care Topics For Ostriches
How To Conduct A Cow Health Examination (Updated)
How To Be More Bee-Friendly At Your Sanctuary
Pigeons: How We Got Here
Community Gardening and Resident Enrichment
The Difference Between Straw And Hay
Guide Des Soins Aux Cochons
Guide Des Soins Aux Chèvres
Late Elementary-Age Lesson Plan #2
Understanding Horse Behavior: The Ears
Excerpts From The Compassionate Care Classroom: A Brief Overview Of Ruminant Digestion
Peafowl: How We Got Here
Open Sanctuary Project Resources on Veterinary Care
Open Sanctuary Project Enrichment Resources: Summer And More!

Introductory Care Topics For Camels
The Value of Staff Cross-Training at Your Animal Sanctuary
HPAI Record Keeping Template
A Guide to Effective Tabling for Animal Sanctuaries
Understanding Horse Body Language: The Eyes
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza And The Law: FAQ For Animal Sanctuaries And Rescues
Daily Diet, Treats, And Supplements For Goats

The Differences Between An Animal Sanctuary and A Petting Zoo
Managing Requests to Take In and Help an Animal Outside the Scope of Your Sanctuary’s Mission
Daily Observation For Duck Health And Well-Being
Creating An Enriching Life For Rabbits At Your Animal Sanctuary
Science For Sanctuaries: Can Lavender Help Calm Horse Residents?
How To Conduct A Duck Health Examination
Introductory Care For Cavies (Guinea Pigs)
Creating a Rewarding Internship Program At Your Animal Sanctuary
Advanced Topics In Resident Health: Porcine Stress Syndrome
Accuracy and Transparency: Two Critical Responsibilities for Your Farmed Animal Sanctuary
Introductory Care For Rabbits
Hoof Care Resources
Basic Horse Anatomy: The Eye
Avoiding Harm to Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary
Fly Mitigation Strategies For Sanctuary Cow Residents
The Compassionate Care Classroom: Basic Sheep & Goat Care Part 1
Resident Drinking Water Considerations At Your Animal Sanctuary
A Guide to Effective Tabling for Animal Sanctuaries
Advanced Topics In Horse Nutrition: Health Conditions
Video Resource: “Says Who? Thinking Critically About Chicken Care Information”
The Importance Of Language Choices At Your Animal Organization (Updated)
Sensory Enrichment At Animal Sanctuaries
Pig Health Exams At Your Animal Sanctuary (Updated)
Evaluating Farmed Animal Care Information At Your Sanctuary
Daily Observation For Pig Health And Well-Being
Information Sourcing Considerations At The Open Sanctuary Project
The Global Toxic Plant Database
Senior Advisor Tara on the Hope For The Animals Podcast
Common Visitor Questions & Answers At Your Animal Sanctuary
Chickens: How We Got Here
Time To Thrive: Safety Considerations For Enrichment
Dismantling Rooster Stigma At Your Animal Organization
Hoof Care For Pigs (Updated)
Take-Home Handout For Visitors To Your Animal Sanctuary
Understanding Camelid Body Language: Head And Neck Positioning At Your Animal Sanctuary
Going Green: The Environment And Your Animal Sanctuary
Avian Influenza, U.S. Law, And Your Animal Sanctuary
How To Conduct A Chicken Health Examination
Time To Thrive: Considering Enrichment For Species And Individuals
Late Elementary-Age Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #1
Time To Thrive: Categories Of Enrichment
Wildfire Preparedness For Your Animal Organization

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