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Handling Cats Who Display Overt Aggression

Learn how to handle aggressive feline behaviors with the Feline-ality Interactive Glossary and a guide to recognizing cat body postures.

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.

6 Tips for Winning Over Shy Dogs

Helping those canine wallflowers bloom requires patience and skill. Here are 6 tips to make it easier.

Using Technology to Facilitate Behavior Treatments

Learn how to use technology to provide behavior and enrichment during a crisis, including remote treat dispensers, cameras, social media and video conferencing.

Integrated Care in Animal Shelters: What It Is and Easy Ways to Implement

Learn how to align medical, operations and behavior to deliver high-quality care.

Three Tips for Reducing Barking in the Shelter

Yes, it’s possible to reduce barking in your shelter! Try these three tips for some peace and quiet—and peace of mind.

Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs

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

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.

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.

Stressbuster: Canine Sleepovers

Find out how one shelter reduces stress for dogs without entirely removing them from the adoption floor.

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