AWFNJ ConferenceTwo days a year the New Jersey-area animal welfare and pet professionals convene to discuss the pet-related issues of the day. The conversations are dominated by people interested in the homeless dogs, cats, and little furries. But we all have a common goal to unite, learn, and share the things we’ve done to really make a difference for pets.

AWFNJ Conference

Some of the discussion topics were how to:

  • start a foster care program
  • best manage an animal shelter staff
  • socialize feral kittens
  • make the best possible match between adopter and pet
  • use social networking tools to promote pets

    • I met some lovely people and heard some great ideas. I am inspired. I already posted onto Craigslist about our cats for adoption and started a Facebook page for the rescue group.
    I also updated photos of pets on Petfinder and started a Meetup group for people who want to use Petfinder in the best possible ways.

    And the best part of all: I won a Nina Ottosson game for the dog in a raffle! I posted about her puzzle toys as soon as I saw them and now I have one! And she loves it. Video to come shortly.