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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.

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.

Processing Adoptions for Offsite Cats

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

Video Tips for Helping Cats Transition into New Homes

Send these videos to your cat foster families and adopters to teach them how to help make their cat’s transition into their new home as smooth as possible.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

How to Get Great Photos of Your Available Animals

Ten tips for taking quality photos that'll get your adoptables out the door and into loving homes.

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