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Virtual Animal Adoption Meet and Greet Example

Wondering what a virtual meet-and-greet straight from your foster family’s home looks like? Check out this video example.

Adopter Support: Helping Adopters Succeed

Learn about a successful post-adopter support program that proactively reaches out to adopters to offer assistance with common problems.

Online Course to Increase Horse Adoption and Get More Supporters

This short training offers matchmaking strategies to build long-term adopters and supporters using conversation-based adoption counseling.

Creating Adoption Processes that Truly Support Saving Lives

Learn specific strategies for engaging staff, volunteers, and the community to increase the volume and success of your adoptions.

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.

Matchmaking Made Easy: Conversational, Nonjudgmental Adoption Counseling Tips & Language Guide

Download these easy conversation guides to help with nonjudgmental adoption counseling that uses positive, inclusive language to build trust and increase adoptions.

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.

Tips to Make Dog Adoptions Stick

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

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.

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