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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.

Spay/Neuter Surgery for Female Cats

These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform spay surgeries on female cats.

How to Create Electronic Certificates of Veterinary Inspection

Learn how to easily convert your health certificates, or certificates of veterinary inspection (CVIs), from paper to electronic forms.

Shelter Medicine Consults and Support for Animal Shelters

Contact the ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services team for help with questions ranging from parvovirus to sanitation to population management.

Maddie’s Fund Awards Dr. Lila Miller the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award

Discover how Dr. Lila Miller championed the field of shelter medicine and received a leadership award from a prominent animal welfare organization.

Do Low-Cost Veterinary Clinics Negatively Impact Private Practice Veterinarians?

New research suggests low-cost veterinary clinics target pet owners who are not served by traditional private practices, improving access to veterinary care.

How to Make a Pet First Aid Kit

Share our DIY pet first-aid kit with your adopters, clients and community.

The Five Domains Model for Animal Welfare

Learn how the Five Domains Model incorporates nutrition, environment, health, behavior and mental state to assess animals’ needs and welfare.

Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters Textbook

Find up-to-date information about preventing, managing, and treating infectious diseases in cats, dogs, and exotic small companion mammals in animal shelters.

Comforting Cats: Rub It In

This clever shelter provides comfort to the cats in their care on the cheap.