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Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs

An ASPCA study provides a compelling argument against euthanizing dogs who display food guarding.

They Did It: Creating More Vertical Space for Cats

To provide more enrichment for the cats in their care, this California shelter installed a new climbing wall.

Hiding Places Mean Happier Cats

Down time is crucial for good feline mental and physical health, and we've got some ideas on how to give it to 'em.

7 Tips for Shelter Cat Enrichment on the Cheap

It's crucial to have a stimulating enrichment plan for the cats in your care, and with these 7 tips you’ll find it surprisingly easy and affordable.

Online Learning Courses from the ASPCA Learning Lab

Shelter staff and volunteers will benefit from these short online courses designed to enrich the lives of shelter dogs and encourage good behavior.

Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More?

Discover the research results from an ASPCA study on food aggression in dogs who have experienced food scarcity.

8 Tips for Brushing Up Your Canine Communication Skills

Learn more about dog body language in order to conduct more predictive assessments, avoid bites and provide better quality of life for the canines in your care.

Book Buddies: Kids Read to Cats

Animal Rescue League of Berks County's Book Buddies program is a hit: Cat adoptions have increased, and the program went viral when it was picked up by the news

How-to Guide, Tips and Videos for Leash Handling

Learn essential leash skills to care for shelter dogs through best practices taught at the ASPCA’s Adoption Center’s Canine Classroom.

They Did It: Easy & Accessible Cat Enrichment

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