It’s important to outline the roles and responsibilities of each of your collaborative partners. Check out the sample Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Partner Agreements.

When a pet parent and their pet enter your program, it’s important to gather some basic information like their names, veterinary information, and a brief history about the pet. Check out some sample intake forms.

One of the most important pieces of your pet program is evaluation. Be sure to evaluate your pet parents so you can learn where adjustments need to be made. Evaluations are also a valuable communication and fundraising tool. check out some sample evaluation forms here.

It’s a good idea to clearly communicate to pet parents what is expected of them, and what they can expect from you. We hear organizations use different descriptions of these including expectations, guidelines, or agreements.

When a pet arrives at your program, you should be sure to obtain releases/consents to provide veterinary care for pets in emergencies and for ownership should the pet be abandoned. Check out some release/consent forms here.

Most pet housing programs don’t require hiring new staff. However, some organizations do choose to create new roles to assist with pet intake and care. Check out some sample job descriptions here!

It may seem a little silly, but helping your pet parents create a “pet resume” can be a helpful step in helping to secure long-term housing. We’ll share some helpful guides and sample resumes here!