Welcome to The Shelter Story! Our pilot episode kicks off with a brief introduction of our host Saharai followed by a short but meaty (much like our host) synopsis of animal sheltering in the US. It is important to understand the distinction between municipal Animal Shelters, Rescues and Sanctuaries and their unique roles in the world of homeless animal care. 

Sources: 

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/dog-spies/the-history-of-science-in-animal-shelters/

https://time.com/6047307/pet-adoption-history/

https://www.dvm360.com/view/animal-sheltering-united-states-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow