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I Saved A Life Today
During my morning walk with my dog Frank, I was presented with the opportunity to save the life of another dog. It wasn’t anything...
Tom Van Winkle
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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SavingLife Helps Network Partner
Our intent at SavingLife is NOT to point fingers and chastise our peers. We understand that, just as in any industry, there are those who...
Tom Van Winkle
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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It Is Time to Change Our Paradigm
Too often those of us in the animal welfare industry don’t view our work in “business” terms. Using a phrase such as “inventory...
Tom Van Winkle
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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"A Holiday Miracle: Reuniting Lost Pets with Their Families"
The holiday season, while filled with joy, can also be a time when our beloved pets go missing. With all the hustle and bustle, they...
Tom Van Winkle
Nov 13, 20231 min read
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The SAINT Benefits for Rescue Agencies
Bear with me on this analogy as I am not out to offend anyone, but in fact praise those in the animal rescue world.
Tom Van Winkle
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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The SAINT Benefits for Animal Control
I spent my professional animal welfare career running humane societies and I loved every minute of it. Yes, there were “bad” days and I...
Tom Van Winkle
Nov 11, 20231 min read
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Beignet, Gumbo and Praline Benefit from SAINT
SavingLife received word of a breeder who could not sell a mom and 2 of her pups pups (Blacked Mouthed Curs) so he gave them up to...
Tom Van Winkle
Nov 11, 20231 min read
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The SAINT Benefits for HUMANE SOCIETIES
If a for profit company tried to accomplish everything a humane society does but was told they only had the resources available to the...
Tom Van Winkle
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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An Introduction to SAINT - Part 2
In 2018 and 2019 we asked those who run rescues, humane societies and animal control facilities what a technology platform would need to...
Tom Van Winkle
Nov 11, 20231 min read
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When to Change from "The Devil We Know"?
What happens when you consider a new piece of technology for your agency? The salesperson shows you all of the features of their...
Tom Van Winkle
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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SAINT Introduction - Part 1
As animal welfare advocates and professionals, we are in uncharted territory. Our industry has experienced difficult times in the past,...
Tom Van Winkle
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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"Keeping Your Furry Friends Safe During the Holiday Season"
The holiday season is a time of celebration, togetherness, and spreading love. However, it can also be a challenging time for pet owners,...
Tom Van Winkle
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Animal Shelters Deserve Our Support
We all know there is no such thing as “perfection”, meaning something without any flaws. Perfection is a wonderful ideal for which to...
Tom Van Winkle
Sep 19, 20227 min read
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Comparing the Hard Choices of Scruples to Animal Shelters and Rescues
The game of scruples is a great way to get people thinking about the tough choices we have to make in life. In the game, players are...
Tom Van Winkle
Sep 4, 20223 min read
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What Are You Willing to Do To Help Our Industry?
Have you ever wondered why some organizations, groups or movements drive deep seated, lifetime loyalty from their members? Groups where...
Tom Van Winkle
Aug 28, 20225 min read
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Our Fragile Industry
There isn’t much about getting older to brag about. You discover new aches and pains everyday, everyone starts calling you sir and if the...
Tom Van Winkle
Aug 20, 20225 min read
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Inventory (non-Animal) Management - Best Practices
Most of us are very passionate about animals and so talking about inventory might sound like Animal inventory. But here we are referring...
pinaki02
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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