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Programs vary in scope and achieve impact through a variety of strategies. All programs should be based on a foundation of cultural awareness and lack of judgment, where organizations believe that pet owners want to do the best thing possible for their pet(s). However, safety net programs do not replace legal or otherwise necessary action in situations of animal cruelty or neglect when the caregiver is unwilling or unable to accept assistance.

Safety net programs can be administered at the time of a potential relinquishment or proactively to address risk factors that may lead to relinquishment. They typically focus on three main areas: basic needs, accessible veterinary care, and accessible behavioral care. However, individual programs often blur the lines between these categorizations. For example, programs that focus on the provision of accessible veterinary care may present opportunities to provide support for concurrent behavioral needs (Weiss 2015). In addition, human health and social services may present an opportunity to identify at‐risk pets and connect owners with beneficial safety net programs, using a One Health model that recognizes the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health and well‐being (https://www.avma.org/resources‐tools/avma‐policies/one‐health). The following section provides an overview of many common safety net program types. These program types are summarized in Appendix 5.A.