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title: "Shelterluv Blog: Shelter and Rescue Guides & Case Studies"
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## [![Should Volunteers Have Access to Your Software?](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Volunteerluv%20Image.png?width=760&height=475&name=Volunteerluv%20Image.png) Featured · Shelterluv Best Practices Should Volunteers Have Access to Your Software? Volunteers are the backbone of most animal shelters. They walk dogs, socialize cats, clean kennels, and spend hours with animals that staff can only check on between intakes, adoptions, and medical ... ![Heather Duncan](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed.webp?width=68&height=68&name=unnamed.webp) Heather Duncan · November 9, 2026 · 4 min read Read story →](https://blog.shelterluv.com/should-volunteers-have-access-to-your-software)

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## [![The Whole Journey: A week in the life of a shelter](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/the-whole-journey-featured-2400x1600.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=the-whole-journey-featured-2400x1600.jpg) The Whole Journey: A week in the life of a shelter The Whole Journey This begins our series, a monthly look at what Shelterluv data can teach us about animal welfare ... Matthew Brown · October 20, 2026 · 8 min read](https://blog.shelterluv.com/the-whole-journey-a-week-in-the-life-of-a-shelter)

## [![5 Paper-Based Shelter Workflows to Replace Digitally in 2026](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/office%20laptop%203.1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=office%20laptop%203.1.jpg) Paperless 5 Paper-Based Shelter Workflows to Replace Digitally in 2026 When it comes to running a busy shelter or rescue, paper can mean duplicate data entry, misplaced information, and ... Shelterluv · September 8, 2026 · 2 min read](https://blog.shelterluv.com/5-paper-based-shelter-workflows-to-replace-digitally-in-2026)

## [![8 Key Questions for Choosing Shelter Software in 2026](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/municpal%20laptop%201.2.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=municpal%20laptop%201.2.jpg) Software Evaluation Guide 8 Key Questions for Choosing Shelter Software in 2026 This article covers eight vendor-evaluation questions that target the areas where shelter software choices tend to fall ... Heather Duncan · September 1, 2026 · 7 min read](https://blog.shelterluv.com/8-key-questions-for-choosing-shelter-software-in-2026)

## [![How Luv University Makes Shelter Staff Training Easier](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20%20-%20Luv%20University%2071626.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=Blog%20%20-%20Luv%20University%2071626.jpg) Onboarding Process How Luv University Makes Shelter Staff Training Easier Spend Less Time Training. More Time Helping Animals. Shelterluv · July 21, 2026 · 2 min read](https://blog.shelterluv.com/how-luv-university-makes-shelter-staff-training-easier)

## [![How to Choose Shelter Software for Foster Programs](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Video%20Thumbnail%20%231%20(3).png?width=400&height=250&name=Copy%20of%20Video%20Thumbnail%20%231%20(3).png) Software Evaluation Guide How to Choose Shelter Software for Foster Programs Your foster program runs on relationships, not spreadsheets. But somewhere between tracking which foster parent has ... Shelterluv · June 29, 2026 · 15 min read](https://blog.shelterluv.com/how-to-choose-shelter-software-for-foster-programs)

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