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Matches Made Easy with Conversational Adoptions

Open, conversational adoption counseling is all about what we say, how we say it, and what we look like when we say it.

Happier, Healthier Animals on a Shoestring

Giving shelter animals the mental and physical stimulation they need to thrive is essential.

Building Resilience in Shelter Staff

Building resilience can help individuals better cope with challenges, leading to a more sustainable sheltering system.

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Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Ideal Age for Spay Neuter in Dogs & Cats

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 5:00pm (EDT)

Take a critical look at recent studies about when to spay and neuter dogs and cats.

Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Tracking Behavioral Observations in Shelter Animals

Thu, Sep 26, 2024 3:00pm (EDT)

Enhance your organization’s methods for collecting and utilizing behavioral observations in shelter animals.

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ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference Online Courses

The ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine courses are a unique educational opportunity for veterinarians and other animal welfare professionals to learn from our field of highly regarded speakers.

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Understanding and Insights from Research of Lower Income Veterinary Clients’ Perceptions Related to Their Pets’ Quality of Life

Learn how low-income, Spanish- and English-speaking veterinary clients perceived their pets’ quality of life compared to other studies with more affluent pet owners.

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Volunteer Passports: The Gateway to Shelter Support

A simple, straightforward training tool introduces volunteers to shelter support tasks that have a high impact.

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Doggy Day Outs, Field Trips & Short-Term Fosters: Reducing Stress in Shelter Dogs While Increasing Volunteers and Adoptions

Discover simple and effective strategies to involve your community in volunteer outings that help reduce stress for shelter dogs and increase adoptions.

Explore the latest research & innovations that are advancing our field

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

Toxic Component in Grapes and Raisins Identified!

ASPCA Research Index

Matches Made Easy with Conversational Adoptions

Happier, Healthier Animals on a Shoestring

Building Resilience in Shelter Staff

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Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Ideal Age for Spay Neuter in Dogs & Cats

Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Tracking Behavioral Observations in Shelter Animals

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ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference Online Courses

Understanding and Insights from Research of Lower Income Veterinary Clients’ Perceptions Related to Their Pets’ Quality of Life

Volunteer Passports: The Gateway to Shelter Support

Doggy Day Outs, Field Trips & Short-Term Fosters: Reducing Stress in Shelter Dogs While Increasing Volunteers and Adoptions

ASPCA Veterinary and Medical Jobs

Possible poison emergency?

Are you prepared for disaster?

Explore the latest research & innovations that are advancing our field

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

Reunite Lost Pets with Families

Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Ideal Age for Spay Neuter in Dogs & Cats

Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Tracking Behavioral Observations in Shelter Animals

ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference Online Courses

Understanding and Insights from Research of Lower Income Veterinary Clients’ Perceptions Related to Their Pets’ Quality of Life

Volunteer Passports: The Gateway to Shelter Support

Doggy Day Outs, Field Trips & Short-Term Fosters: Reducing Stress in Shelter Dogs While Increasing Volunteers and Adoptions

ASPCA Veterinary and Medical Jobs

Possible poison emergency?

Are you prepared for disaster?