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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.

Make A Doggie Enrichment Box

This Pittsburgh shelter came up with a super-portable enrichment idea that’s simple and quick to put together for instant canine fun.

Research on Fee-Waived Animal Adoptions

Thinking about offering free adoptions? Research confirms that fee-waived cats are just as loved as ones with a price tag.

They Did It: Doggy Day Out

Read about one agency's Doggy Day Out program that lets volunteers take dogs on trips of their choosing like hikes, beach trips, dinners and even sleepovers.

5 Tips for Making Virtual Adoptions a Success

Learn five tips for working with foster families to conduct virtual adoptions.

Resources for Adopt Me Vests

A message like “Adopt Me” on a vest or bandana is a clear directive for potential adopters, letting them know this animal is available.

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.

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.

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.

Advocating for Meaningful Animal Welfare Policies Through Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful way to showcase your lifesaving efforts and motivate lawmakers to remove barriers to keeping pets and people together.

Join The Rescue Effect