Examples from the Field: Adoption

To prevent the spread of the COVID-19, many shelters are implementing appointment-only adoptions and other measures to comply with social distancing protocols.

Try an appointment-only adoptions like Austin Humane Society.
Implement call-ahead adoptions like PAWS Companion Animal Shelter.
Download and customize Animal Care Center of New York’s adoption video and share on your social media and website.

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Topics: Adoption & Placement

Type: Examples from the Field

Examples from the Field

They Did It: SPCA of Texas Transports 1,000th Cat

Despite juggling hundreds of animals in their facility, a distemper outbreak, and challenges brought on by the pandemic, the SPCA of Texas transported their 1000th cat.

Examples from the Field

They Did It: Started an Office Dog Foster Program

A different kind of foster program at Charleston Animal Society allows staff working in the shelter to foster a dog for the day. Learn how you can do the same!

Second Chance Animal Services and “Almost Home” destination for transported pets.

Examples from the Field

Relocation Interview with Second Chance Animal Services, Destination Shelter for ASPCA’s Milestone Transport

Second Chance Animal Services and “Almost Home” destination for transported pets

MSPCA entrance Whitney, who is blind, is one of MSPCA’s successful transports. Her seeing-eye buddy, EmmyLou, is at right

Examples from the Field

Relocation Q&A with Mobile SPCA, Source Shelter for ASPCA’s Milestone Transport

The Mobile SPCA, an ASPCA Animal Relocation Partner since 2018, provided the 200,000th dog for the ASPCA’s recent milestone transport to Massachusetts.

ASNA staff celebrate their 500,000th patient

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A Pup Named Pumpernickel is ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance’s 500,000th Patient

As of October 11, 2022, half a million animals have been spayed and neutered by the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA). The landmark patient was a puppy named Pumpernickel.

Zanzibar on examination table being held by person with purple gloves

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ASPCA Kitten Nursery and Foster Families Help 10,000th Kitten

The ASPCA New York Kitten Nursery reaches a new milestone and celebrates helping its 10,000th kitten with the help of foster families.

Examples from the Field: Adoption

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They Did It: SPCA of Texas Transports 1,000th Cat

They Did It: Started an Office Dog Foster Program

Relocation Interview with Second Chance Animal Services, Destination Shelter for ASPCA’s Milestone Transport

Relocation Q&A with Mobile SPCA, Source Shelter for ASPCA’s Milestone Transport

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