The Cape Coral Animal Shelter has introduced a new shared resources file aimed at fostering greater collaboration among animal rescue organizations.

This centralized hub provides access to a wealth of information, including standard operating procedures (for both shelters and clinics), best practice protocols, human resources guidelines, adoption procedures, training resources and job descriptions. This file is located on the “https://capecoralanimalshelter.com/about/resources-for-rescues/”>CCAS website under the “About–Resources for Rescues & Shelters” tab.

By leveraging this shared resource, organizations can streamline operations, enhance communication and offer more support for the animals in their care. CCAS encourages rescues and shelters to engage in this initiative, ensuring that the collective expertise and insights benefit the entire community and, most importantly, the animals all strive to support.

“We have found over the years that several shelters and rescues we’ve worked with asked us to share our policies and procedures with them, and we were happy to do it” said Liz McCauley, executive director of the Cape Coral Animal Shelter & Veterinary Clinic. “We decided to share these resources with anyone who can benefit from them. Additionally, the Cape Coral Animal Shelter welcomes one-on-one consultations on any shelter, clinic, or animal welfare topic. If we cannot directly assist with a particular challenge, we will leverage our extensive network to connect you with the right resources or organizations that can help.”

Further, CCAS is welcoming input from other shelters and rescues on their best practices.

The mission of the Cape Coral Animal Shelter is to engage a special bond between people and animals by means of adoption services, medical care, education and training for the prevention of cruelty and abandonment. The shelter provides a safe place where animals will remain until they are placed in qualified, forever homes.

The shelter is at 325 S.W. 2nd Ave. in Cape Coral.