Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Fundraising Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Adoption & Placement (-) Reaching & Supporting Adopters Foster Care Promotions & Events Active FiltersReaching & Supporting Adopters Group 9 Clear All 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. How to Start or Elevate an Adoption Ambassadors Program Exciting things can happen when shelters and rescues empower foster parents to market and directly adopt out their own foster dogs! Learn Adoption Ambassadors step-by-step. 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. Doggy Day Outs, Field Trips & Short-Term Fosters: Reducing Stress in Shelter Dogs While Increasing Volunteers and Adoptions Discover simple and effective strategies to involve your community in volunteer outings that help reduce stress for shelter dogs and increase adoptions. Pet Adjustment Periods: The 3 Days - 3 Weeks - 3 Months Guide Learn the importance of the 3-3-3 guideline for pet adjustment to help support adopters and fosters on what to expect during this period. Marketing Checklist for Horse Adoption Organizations Use our checklist to ensure you’re following marketing best practices for your website, social media, email, and more to adopt out more equines. Effective Tips to Boost Adoptions: Reduce Barriers & Improve Experience Learn how to increase adoptions by reducing barriers and streamlining your adoption process. 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. 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. They Did It: Decreased Length of Stay with Post-Adoption Spay/Neuter Contracts Learn how 1 shelter used post-adoption spay/neuter contracts to get pets into homes faster and open space for more animals in need.
