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Setting Up and Preparing for Offsite Cat Adoptions

Want to reduce length of stay for cats? Here’s how to set up and prepare for successful offsite cat adoptions.

Equine Fostering Q&A with Hickory Hill Farm

Increase your capacity and place more horses into homes with fostering tips from Hickory Hill Farm.

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.

Adoption Counseling Resources for Foster Families

Relying on foster families to help place foster animals is a helpful tactic for shelters and rescues. Follow these tips to start a program at your organization.

3 Tips for Keeping Foster Families Engaged

Foster families are a key part of any shelter or rescue’s operations. Check out these tips to help keep both your potential and current foster families excited and engaged.

Tips to Make Dog Adoptions Stick

Follow these tips from dog expert Patricia McConnell to help maximize the chance for a lasting dog adoption.

4 Effective Strategies to Adopt Out Foster Kittens

Learn four effective ways to find homes for foster kittens, including Adoption Ambassadors, mega-adoption events, pet supply stores and relocation.

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.

Foster Care Contact Sheet

Animal Rescue League of Boston uses this form to help ensure their fosters can reach them 24/7. You can download a copy right here.

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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