--- title: "The Shelterluv Blog in 2019: Guides and Shelterluv Stories" description: Among the many highlights of our 2019 was launching this blog—a dedicated space to support and celebrate the efforts of those in animal welfare. image: https://blog.shelterluv.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled-design-3-1024x576.png --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/12/31/the-shelterluv-blog-s-2019-in-review#main-content) [![Shelterluv](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Shelterluv/images/shelterluv-onlight.svg)](https://blog.shelterluv.com/) [Home](https://blog.shelterluv.com) [Case studies](https://blog.shelterluv.com/case-studies) [Meet the team](https://blog.shelterluv.com/get-to-know-your-customer-solutions-team) [Try it free](https://www.shelterluv.com/signup/) 1. [Blog](https://blog.shelterluv.com) 2. [Company News](https://blog.shelterluv.com/tag/company-news) Company News # The Shelterluv Blog in 2019: Guides and Shelterluv Stories ![Shelterluv](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scout.png?width=92&height=92&name=Scout.png) Shelterluv June 21, 2025 · 3 min read ![The Shelterluv Blog in 2019: Guides and Shelterluv Stories](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled-design-3-1024x576.png?width=768&height=512&name=Untitled-design-3-1024x576.png) Among the many highlights of our 2019 was launching this blog, a dedicated space to support and celebrate the efforts of those in animal welfare. So as we gear up for an exciting year ahead, we wanted to take this opportunity to round up what we’ve covered on our blog so far! ## **Industry News / Educational Resources** [**8 Animal Shelter Fundraising Ideas that Any Shelter Can Pull Off**](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/08/21/8-animal-shelter-fundraising-ideas-that-any-organization-can-pull-off): Any organization of any size can implement these fun and simple fundraising ideas ASAP. [**An Expert’s Guide to Taking Perfect Shelter Pet Photos**](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/09/04/an-expert-s-guide-to-taking-perfect-shelter-pet-photos): Whether you’re taking photos with a professional camera or an iPhone, these expert tips will make the shelter pet photography process a breeze.  [**12 Inspiring Animal Welfare Organization Mission Statements**](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/09/11/12-inspiring-animal-welfare-organization-mission-statements): A good mission statement captures everything that you stand for in just a few words. Here are 12 that give us a dose of inspiration every time we need it. [**Scott Giacoppo’s Top Three Tips to Improve Your Animal Control Service**](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/09/30/scott-giacoppo-s-top-three-tips-to-improve-your-animal-control-service): Scott Giacoppo, Director of National Shelter Outreach at Best Friends Animal Society, shares his top tips on how to empower your animal control officers and strengthen animal control’s role in your community.  [**How 5 Animal Welfare Organizations Use Shelterluv’s Status Feature**](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/09/24/how-5-animal-welfare-organizations-use-shelterluv-s-status-feature): Our status feature is a simple and powerful way to keep close track of all of the animals in your custody. Check out how 5 of the shelters and rescues we work with are using it to reach their unique goals. [**How to Write the Perfect Pet Adoption Profile**](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/09/26/how-to-write-the-perfect-pet-adoption-profile): You don’t have to have a way with words to write the perfect pet adoption profile. Just these pointers! ## **Shelterluv Stories** Over the years, we’ve heard so many stories from people in animal welfare that continually underscore their selfless compassion, and we wanted to give them an opportunity to share those stories with their communities and beyond. This year, we introduced our **Shelterluv Stories** series, which highlights the unique and heartwarming experiences of those in animal welfare. We’re honored to have featured the following shelter superstars in 2019. Take a moment to binge read their stories below! - [**Faith Wright, American Pets Alive!**](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/08/31/shelterluv-stories-faith-wright-american-pets-alive) - **[Andrew Shawver, The Humane Society of Northeast Iowa](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/08/31/shelterluv-stories-andrew-shawver-humane-society-of-northeast-iowa)** - [**Scott Giacoppo, Best Friends Animal Society**](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/09/30/shelterluv-stories-scott-giacoppo-best-friends-animal-society) - **[Eric Pollock, Because You Care](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/09/16/shelterluv-stories-eric-pollock-because-you-care)** - [**Nicki Powers, Dallas Animal Services**](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/10/14/shelterluv-stories-nicki-powers-dallas-animal-services) - [**Daniel Schekorra, C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue**](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/10/19/shelterluv-stories-daniel-schekorra-c-a-r-e-animal-rescue) - [**Jessica Vass Boyer, Galax Carroll Grayson Animal Shelter**](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/11/04/shelterluv-stories-jessica-vass-boyer-galax-animal-shelter) - [**Vincent J. Musi, National Geographic Photographer and author of *The Year of the Dogs***](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/10/07/the-year-of-the-dogs-an-interview-with-photographer-vincent-j-musi) Wishing you a happy new year! Comment below on something you’d like to see us cover on our blog in 2020! 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