Search

Active Filters

Scent Games for Canine Enrichment

Keeping dogs enriched while they are in your care is crucial to their well-being. Try out our DIY scent game made with free and inexpensive materials.

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.

5 Essential Behavioral Welfare Areas for Shelter Animals in Quarantine or Isolation

Shelters must ensure behavior welfare for animals in isolation or quarantine housing when managing disease in the shelter

Dog Enrichment Resources

Shelter enrichment programs help reduce stress and decrease hyper-arousal, depression, and obsessive/compulsive behavior.

How Shelter Pets Benefit from “Real-Life” Rooms

Three animal welfare organizations with real-life rooms--where adoptable pets can relax and decompress--share the benefits, challenges, and recommendations for such spaces.

Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More?

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

How to Use Food to Socialize Kittens

Food is the most important tool used in the socialization process. Here is a step-by-step guide to petting and playing with kitty as he eats.

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.

Read And Relax: Animal Enrichment Program

At the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, volunteers read to dogs to provide enrichment and reduce stress.

Join The Rescue Effect