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Strengthening Pet Retention Through Safety Net Programs

Resources to help keep pets safe at home through supportive services.

ASPCA Survey: Strategies to Increase Participation in Kitten Foster Programs in High Shelter Intake Communities

Read a recent ASPCA study that identifies barriers and opportunities to increase kitten foster volunteers in high kitten shelter intake communities.

Effective Tips to Boost Adoptions: Reduce Barriers & Improve Experience

Learn how to increase adoptions by reducing barriers and streamlining your adoption process.

5 Tips to Support Kitten Foster Caregivers in Areas of High Shelter Intake

By supporting community members who are already providing foster care for kittens, animal welfare organizations can strengthen what’s already working.

4 Tips for Prepping Animals Before a Big Adoption Event

Preparing your animals for a large-scale event is a big undertaking. Use these four tried-and-true tips from your colleagues in the field.

3 Tips for Preventing the Spread of Canine Heartworm Infection During Transport

Use these three tips to prevent the spread of canine heartworm infection when transporting and relocating heartworm positive dogs.

Technology Resources for Virtual Meet-and-Greets and Adoption Processing

When conducting virtual adoptions, consider this overview of technological needs, including shelter software, electronic document signing, and web conferencing.

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

Increase Adoptions Through Social & Traditional Media

Here are four approaches that use the power of media—both social and traditional—to get more notice and find more dog adopters.

Life Hacks for Animal Shelters

These shelter hacks will give you lots of ideas for enrichment, cat and dog care, staff management and more, all for cheap or free!