The Shelter Adoption Academy eLearning course provides comprehensive guidance and tools to help shelters provide humane care for stray animals and develop effective animal adoption programs. The course is developed for shelters and organisations with limited resources looking to increase the number of adoptions and build local adoption culture.
The Shelter Adoption Academy consists of eight modules, providing learners with the knowledge and tools to support the journey of stray animals from a shelter to a permanent responsible home. You can pick and choose which modules are most relevant to your work or take the entire course to earn a certificate.
Available in multiple languages.
This course will help veterinarians and animal welfare professionals address the suffering of stray animals through humane population management with targeted neutering projects based on the Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate & Return (CNVR) approach, the only humane and sustainable solution to protect millions of stray dogs and cats worldwide.
The course is available in multiple languages with more coming soon!
The FOUR PAWS Community Cat Care manual provides sustainable strategies and tools for better cohabitation, welfare, and care of free-roaming cats. This unit provides online access to browse and download the Manual, as well as additional resources and templates that support the Manual content. Currently available in English & Bulgarian. More languages coming soon!
These courses are designed to provide general educational information and best practices involved in dog and cat population management. The content is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, or professional advice. While FOUR PAWS strives to keep this information accurate and up-to-date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information contained. Shelter policies, local regulations, and industry standards may vary, and participants are encouraged to consult their organisation's guidelines and applicable laws to ensure compliance.
Some course content has been translated into languages other than English. We have made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translations, but they may not be perfect. We do not make any promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy of the translations provided. Some content (such as images, videos, files, links, and acronyms) may not be translated. For all content on this portal, the English version is the authoritative version.
Any reliance you place on this information is strictly at your own risk. Neither FOUR PAWS nor its affiliate organisations shall be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from implementing these guidelines. Animal care and handling involves inherent risks. Any actions taken based on this information are entirely at the user's responsibility. FOUR PAWS assumes no liability for any injury, harm, or property damage that may result from following these materials.
By participating in these courses and supplementary materials, you acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to apply the information appropriately and seek professional guidance when necessary.
