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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.

Strengthening Pet Retention Through Safety Net Programs

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

Top 5 Reasons to Transfer Equine Ownership

Learn four reasons transferring ownership at the time of adoption is beneficial to horses, adopters and equine organizations.

How to Host a Dog Talent Show at Your Shelter

Learn how a talent show for dogs is a fun and engaging way to showcase animals who are available for adoption.

New ASPCA Survey: Vast Majority of Dogs and Cats Acquired During Pandemic Still in Their Homes

As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, 90% of dogs and 87% of cats are still in their homes.

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.

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.

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.

Free Adoptions: Why to Do Them, Finding Funding & Operational Considerations

Learn how free adoptions can lead to positive outcomes and significant benefits for animals and the community.

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.

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