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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.

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!

Marketing Checklist for Animal Shelters and Rescues

Use this marketing checklist to make sure your adoptable dogs and cats are getting maximum exposure to potential adopters.

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.

Processing Adoptions for Offsite Cats

Want to reduce length of stay for cats? Here’s how to handle the adoption process for offsite cats.

10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Shelter Animals

Here’s some spook-tacular inspiration from your colleagues in the animal welfare field—all treats, no tricks! Have some Halloween fun at your shelter this year.

10 Tips to Promote Senior Pets

Prospective adopters often overlook senior pets in favor of younger animals. Here are 10 tips gleaned from animal welfare organizations to help get older pets adopted.

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.

Waiving Adoption Fees at the ASPCA’s Adoption Center

The ASPCA Adoption Center's successful fee-waived program began in September 2008 when it launched a "Free Over Three" promotion for cats three years and older and adoptions soared!

5 Tips to Keep Funds Coming in During Fee-Waived Adoptions

Use these five tips to keep funds coming in during fee-waived adoption promotions.