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Summary & Takeaways
A gap analysis gives you a clear picture of where animals are struggling and why. It helps shift your focus from guessing to understanding, so you can build programs that directly support the groups that need the most help. When shelters use data this way, lifesaving becomes more intentional, more efficient, and more successful.
Takeaways
A gap analysis helps you:
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Identify the animals most at risk
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Understand the reasons behind poor outcomes
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Build targeted programs that meet specific needs
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Track improvements over time
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Use limited resources where they’ll save the most lives
When shelters understand their gaps, they can take focused action that strengthens lifesaving across the board.