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Pet Adjustment Periods: The 3 Days - 3 Weeks - 3 Months Guide

Learn the importance of the 3-3-3 guideline for pet adjustment to help support adopters and fosters on what to expect during this period.

Meet-and-Greet Experiences that May Impact Dog and Cat Adoption

Discover dozens of research-based factors that can increase—or decrease—a shelter animal’s likelihood of getting adopted as a result of an in-person or virtual meet-and-greet.

5 Ways to Find More Foster Parents

Looking for more foster families? These five areas of focus can help you find people who may not have considered fostering before but welcome the opportunity.

5 Ways to Promote Black Cats

Use these clever black cat adoption promotions from your colleagues in the animal welfare field to find more homes for sable-furred felines.

How to Talk TNR

Want to get your community on board with TNR? Talk it up this way.

Handling Cats Who Display Overt Aggression

Learn how to handle aggressive feline behaviors with the Feline-ality Interactive Glossary and a guide to recognizing cat body postures.

ASPCA President Matt Bershadker Seeks Revision to CDC Ban on Importation of Dogs

A recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) temporary ban on the importation of dogs from over 100 countries could have a negative impact on rescue organizations

They Did It: Created a Kitten Foster Mentor Program

See how Cat Adoption Team created a kitten foster mentor program that provides backup medical care to kitten fosters.

Pets as Gifts Can Safely Increase Holiday Adoptions

Learn how promoting pets as gifts can get more shelter animals adopted using research-backed techniques that save lives.

How to Run a Virtual Adoption Event

Learn the logistics of holding a virtual adoption event from Humane Rescue Alliance.

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