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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.

Feline Spectrum Assessment

Feline Spectrum Assessment (FSA) is a standardized and simple four-step process for assessing incoming cats that grew out of the ASPCA’s “Is This Cat Feral?” research.

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.

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!

Read And Relax: Animal Enrichment Program

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

Resources to Assist With Intake

These educational learning tools will provide visual reminders, practical tips, and printable checklists to develop critical standards and confidence.

10 Tips to Make the Most of Real-Life Rooms

After a remodel of its real-life room, the ASPCA shares 10 tips for décor and design.

Behavior Tips for Intact Female Dogs

Give foster caregivers and adopters four tips for living with an intact female dog in the rare circumstance when routine spay and neuter is not available.

Train Your Staff on Holistic Animal Care with the Integrated Care Academy

The Integrated Care Academy is an innovative e-learning program that delivers comprehensive training to ease onboarding and improve animal care.

Behavior Tips for Intact Male Dogs

Give foster caregivers and adopters six tips for living with an intact male dog in the rare circumstance when routine spay and neuter is not available.

Join The Rescue Effect