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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.

Animal Behavior Pathway Resources

If you have questions or comments about these behavior pathway resources and tools, please email shelterbehavior@aspca.org. We also hope you will let us know how these behavior pathway resources are used in your organization!

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.

Simple Behavior And Handling Tips for Shy or Fearful Dogs

Download this brochure for tips on working with and handling shy and fearful dogs in and out of the shelter

7 Tips on Canine Body Language

These seven tips for reading canine body language are perfect for sharing with staff and volunteers.

They Did It: Enhanced Cageless Cat Housing with Local Landmark Décor

The San Francisco SPCA describes how pets and people benefit from cleverly designed replicas of iconic landmarks in their shelter.

Managing and Training Leash-Reactive Dogs

Help your dog adopters and foster caregivers manage and train leash-reactive dogs by downloading and sharing this PDF.

6 Tips for Winning Over Shy Dogs

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

Upcycle Enrichment Ideas Using Donated Items

Learn easy (and free) ways to build enrichment for shelter animals to reduce stress, provide mental stimulation, and improve behavior.

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