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3 Tips for Intake and Operations at a Temporary Shelter

Managing a temporary shelter can be an overwhelming task. Follow these three tips from the ASPCA’s Field Investigations and Response Team (FIR)

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.

Use a Food Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the correct amount of food for dogs and cats based on weight and life stage

Vaccine Storage, Handling, and Administration

Proper vaccine handling is a critical component of a shelter’s vaccination protocol. Learn how to properly store and administer vaccines.

Provide a Spectrum of Care to Increase Veterinary Access to More Clients

Read about the importance of access to veterinary care and how it can help improve animal outcomes, empower pet owners, and help with veterinarian burnout.

Pyometra Surgery and Access to Veterinary Care

Research shows pyometra, a life-threatening infection in unspayed dogs and cats, can be safely treated without specialized care, thereby increasing access to veterinary care.

How Many Parvo Vaccines Should Puppies Have Before Transport?

Discover the results of the ASPCA’s study on vaccinating puppies for parvovirus by reading the study and reviewing an accompanying video.

3 Reasons to Support Veterinary Telemedicine

Learn what veterinary telehealth is and how it can increase access to veterinary care, reduce fear in canine and feline patients, and support animal shelters

Spay/Neuter Surgery for Female Cats

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

Spay/Neuter Surgery for Female Dogs

These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform a spay surgery on female dogs.