Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Managed Admission Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment (-) Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Foster Care Promotions & Events Active FiltersAdoption & Placement Group 9 Clear All How to Throw a Shelter Kitten Shower These kitten shower ideas are intended to make kitten season a bit easier, help you recruit foster families—and bring some fun to your community. Equine Fostering Q&A with Hickory Hill Farm Increase your capacity and place more horses into homes with fostering tips from Hickory Hill Farm. 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. 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 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. They Did It: Reinvented How They Talk About Behavior in Shelter Animals Two experts provide examples and tools for messaging behavior in shelter animals that can be easily implemented into daily operations. 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. Research Shows Why Shelters Should Offer Free Cat Adoptions Waive fees and adopters will come. The price tag – or lack thereof – doesn’t affect the love or longevity of an adopter’s relationship with a cat. They Did It: Tips For a Thriving On-Deck Foster System Find out how two shelters use an on-deck foster program to get animals into homes quickly and efficiently while reducing the burden on staff. They Did It: Surprise Kitten Visit Forget fruit baskets—give the gift of kittens instead! This Illinois shelter showed up at local supporting businesses with kitty thank-yous in tow.