Increase Adoptions

We've assembled articles and programs that take in the full scope of adoption and address some of the trickiest placements, such as older animals and thoroughly independent cats.

Featured Articles

Saying 'Yes' to Kids and Dogs
Instead of automatically rejecting adopters who have kids, consider these behavior assessment tools.

Fast Pass: Preparing Stray Pets for New Homes
Early evaluations help a Colorado shelter find new homes for unclaimed strays more quickly

Why This Pet?
ASPCA research examines why people choose the animals they do, and the findings could help your shelter better match adopters to pets.

Free Cats = More Lives Saved
Seven shelters share their programs for offering free adult cats to qualified adopters. Their experience? Waiving the adoption fee for your adult cats does not devalue the cat—or the shelter— in the adopter's eyes.