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y Ensuring every unwanted or <br />homeless pet has a safe place <br />to go for shelter and care <br /> y Placing every <br />healthy and <br />safe animal <br /> y Assessing the medical <br />and behavioral needs <br />of homeless animals <br />and ensuring these <br />needs are thoughtfully <br />addressed <br /> y Alleviating <br />suffering <br />and making <br />appropriate <br />euthanasia <br />decisions <br /> y Aligning policy <br />with the <br />needs of the <br />community <br /> y Enhancing the <br />human-animal <br />bond through <br />thoughtful <br />placements and <br />post adoption <br />support <br /> y Considering the health and <br />wellness of each animal <br />and each <br />community <br />when <br />transferring <br />animals <br />between <br />communities <br /> y Fostering a culture of transparency, <br />ethical decision making, mutual <br />respect, continual learning and <br />collaboration <br />The fundamental goal of a <br />Socially Conscious Animal Community is <br />to create best outcomes for all animals. <br />The responsibilities of <br />Socially Conscious Shelters include: