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title: "Shelterluv Blog: Shelter and Rescue Guides & Case Studies | Matthew Brown"
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## [![The Whole Journey: The wait after surgery](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/the-whole-journey-featured-2400x1600.jpg?width=760&height=475&name=the-whole-journey-featured-2400x1600.jpg) Featured The Whole Journey: The wait after surgery A surgery appointment opens up. You've got an animal who's ready, a spot on the calendar, and someone lined up for transport. One more step toward getting them home. ![Matthew Brown](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_20221123_120155%20(1).jpg?width=68&height=68&name=IMG_20221123_120155%20(1).jpg) Matthew Brown · November 10, 2026 · 9 min read Read story →](https://blog.shelterluv.com/the-whole-journey-the-wait-after-surgery)

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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)

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