How We Develop New Projects for Tails 🧡 🐾

Why we start new projects

At TailsPal our priority is practical help for animals and the people who care for them. New projects usually start as local needs reported by volunteers, shelter staff, or community members. We aim for solutions that are useful, safe, and scalable.

1. Gathering ideas and setting priorities

Ideas come from many places: field observations, community meetings, shelter requests. We evaluate whether an idea addresses a real need, how feasible it is, and which outcomes are most important.

• Listen to volunteers and shelter teams
• Define clear goals and expected results
• Assess possible risks and animal welfare implications

2. Research and planning

Before launching, we study existing practices, local realities, and veterinary requirements. This reduces duplication, increases safety, and helps design an achievable pilot.

• Review what others are doing in the area
• Consult with veterinary professionals
• Build a minimum viable project plan (MVP)

3. Partnerships and resources

Projects grow stronger with partners: shelters, clinics, local groups, and authorities. We clarify roles, responsibilities, and resource needs from the start.

• Agree on partner roles and expectations
• Create a logistics and responsibility plan
• Seek funding and in-kind support for pilots

4. Piloting and flexibility

Pilots allow us to test ideas on a small scale, collect feedback, and adjust quickly. Documenting successes and failures helps shape the next steps.

• Run a small-scale trial in a limited area
• Collect daily feedback from volunteers and staff
• Make rapid adjustments where needed

5. Monitoring and evaluation

We track animal health, community involvement, and resource effectiveness. Simple, actionable indicators help decide whether to scale up.

• Track participation and partner satisfaction
• Gather qualitative feedback from the field
• Hold regular review meetings to inform decisions

How you can help

Share ideas, volunteer with a shelter, donate supplies or expertise. Small actions make an outsized difference during pilot phases and help projects grow responsibly.

Closing

Developing projects at TailsPal is a collaborative, careful process: idea, research, pilot, and scale. We focus on humane, practical, and community-led solutions for animals in Georgia.