Why One Number Can't Define Animal Welfare
Self-Paced Interactive eLearning Course • Approximately 1 Hour
This groundbreaking self-paced eLearning course takes an evidence-based look at the No Kill movement and the 90% Live Release Rate. Explore the origins of one of the most influential benchmarks in modern animal sheltering while examining the strengths and limitations of Live Release Rate. Through real-world examples and scenario-based activities, you'll evaluate whether a single metric can accurately measure success across diverse communities and discover how public safety, available resources, community factors, and ethical decision-making shape responsible animal welfare.
Can one number truly define success in animal welfare?
For decades, the 90% Live Release Rate has been promoted as the benchmark for success in animal sheltering. But where did that number come from, and does it reflect the realities of every community? In this interactive, self-paced course, you'll examine the history, strengths, and limitations of Live Release Rate while exploring how community differences, public safety, available resources, and ethical decision-making influence shelter outcomes. Discover why one arbitrary benchmark cannot define success for every shelter.
Course Details
Self-paced interactive trainingApproximately 1 hourCertificate of Completion included
Registration Options
Individual Registration – $29: For professionals paying out of pocket.
Agency-Sponsored Registration – $39: For registrations paid by an employer, agency, or organization.
We believe professional development should be accessible. Individuals investing in their own education receive a reduced registration rate, while agency-sponsored registrations help support affordable training. A portion of every registration is donated to support spay/neuter services.
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