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Protocols & SOPs

Vaccination in Shelter Animal Populations

Research

ASPCA Research Index

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Shelter Dog Enrichment Recipes

Download and try these easy, food- and scent-based recipes that can help reduce stress in shelter dogs while they wait for their adoptive homes.

Daily Dog & Cat Enrichment Schedules for Animal Shelters

Support mental stimulation, reduce stress and promote healthier, happier shelter dogs and cats with easy-to-implement enrichment schedules and ideas.

7 Tips for Shelter Cat Enrichment on the Cheap

It's crucial to have a stimulating enrichment plan for the cats in your care, and with these 7 tips, you’ll find it surprisingly easy and affordable.

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Basics of Extracorporeal Therapy for Toxin Exposures

Learn what extracorporeal therapies are and their benefits in this 1-hour recorded webinar.

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Emerging Veterinary Toxins: Diagnosis & Treatment

Wed, May 20, 2026 1:00pm - Wed, May 20, 2026 2:00pm EDT

Learn how to identify, diagnose and treat exposure to emerging veterinary toxins, including oclacitinib, acrylamide, GLP‑1 drugs and 7‑hydroxymitragynine.

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Examples from the Field

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2025

Find out which toxins resulted in the most calls to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in 2025.

Events

Wisconsin C.A.R.E.S.: An Animal Cruelty Investigations and Response Workshop

This free, two-day hands-on workshop is open to law enforcement, prosecutors, veterinarians, and rescue and sheltering organizations and is aimed at raising awareness about animal cruelty.

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Research

Kratom Exposure & Treatment for Pets

Learn how to treat, identify and manage Kratom exposure in dogs and cats.

Events

Florida C.A.R.E.S.: An Animal Cruelty Investigations and Response Workshop

This free, two-day hands-on workshop is open to law enforcement, prosecutors, veterinarians, and rescue and sheltering organizations and is aimed at raising awareness about animal cruelty.

Explore the latest research & innovations that are advancing our field

Get ideas, tools & support to help you improve your work

Vaccination in Shelter Animal Populations

ASPCA Research Index

Shelter Dog Enrichment Recipes

Daily Dog & Cat Enrichment Schedules for Animal Shelters

7 Tips for Shelter Cat Enrichment on the Cheap

Webinars

Basics of Extracorporeal Therapy for Toxin Exposures

Emerging Veterinary Toxins: Diagnosis & Treatment

Featured Tools & Tips

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2025

Wisconsin C.A.R.E.S.: An Animal Cruelty Investigations and Response Workshop

Kratom Exposure & Treatment for Pets

Florida C.A.R.E.S.: An Animal Cruelty Investigations and Response Workshop

ASPCA Veterinary and Medical Jobs

Pet poison emergency?

Are you prepared for disaster?

Explore the latest research & innovations that are advancing our field

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Basics of Extracorporeal Therapy for Toxin Exposures

Emerging Veterinary Toxins: Diagnosis & Treatment

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2025

Wisconsin C.A.R.E.S.: An Animal Cruelty Investigations and Response Workshop

Kratom Exposure & Treatment for Pets

Florida C.A.R.E.S.: An Animal Cruelty Investigations and Response Workshop

ASPCA Veterinary and Medical Jobs

Pet poison emergency?

Are you prepared for disaster?