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They Did It: Doggy Day Out

Read about one agency's Doggy Day Out program that lets volunteers take dogs on trips of their choosing like hikes, beach trips, dinners and even sleepovers.

Animal Behavior Research

These studies will help you manage common dog and cat behavioral concerns. Use the research takeaways to improve animal welfare in your community.

Tips for Socializing a Puppy

Follow these two creative tips for socializing puppies during periods of social distancing.

Spa Day for Kitteh Shelter Cat Enrichment Ideas

Using everyday items like toothbrushes, paint rollers, outgrown children’s socks, oil pans, and T-shirts, you can pamper and comfort your felines.

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.

Print and Post: The Five Freedoms

This full-color poster features the internationally recognized Five Freedoms that spell out humane treatment of animals.

Dog Enrichment Schedule

This sample schedule makes dog enrichment a part of your everyday routine.

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!

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.

Dog Enrichment Recipes: Icies

Enhance animals’ experiences at your shelter by providing a wide variety of treat-based enrichment ideas. Try this flavorful icy treat today!

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