Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Managing People Resources Managed Admission Volunteers Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Spay/Neuter Clinic Flow Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Shelter Medicine Programs & Services ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Vaccination Specific Medical Conditions Canine Parvovirus Heartworm Infectious Disease Isolation vs. Quarantine Foster Animal Health Care Overall Guidelines Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment (-) Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Community Cats Foster Care Promotions & Events Active FiltersAdoption & Placement Group 9 Clear All 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 Tips for Making Virtual Adoptions a Success Learn five tips for working with foster families to conduct virtual adoptions. 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: ‘Name Your Price’ Cat Adoption Event Think holding a “Name Your Price” adoption event means no income? Think again! One small shelter in Minnesota tried it with great success! 6 Tips for Following Up with Adopters Following up with adopters is a key part of keeping people and pets together. Check out these tips to help your organization design an effective follow-up process. They Did It: Opening an Adoptions Café Right in the Shelter Lucky visitors can grab a cup of coffee and relax with some sweet feline company in a Sacramento shelter’s catfé. Matchmaking Made Easy: Conversational, Nonjudgmental Adoption Counseling Tips & Language Guide Download these easy conversation guides to help with nonjudgmental adoption counseling that uses positive, inclusive language to build trust and increase adoptions. Creating Adoption Processes that Truly Support Saving Lives Learn specific strategies for engaging staff, volunteers, and the community to increase the volume and success of your adoptions. 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. 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. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Current page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 … Next page next ›