Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations (-) Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Grants Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Intake & Preventive Care Enrichment & Behavior Adoption & Placement Active FiltersKeeping Pets in Homes Group 9 Clear All Access to Veterinary Care Online Courses Learn from colleagues working to elevate AVC, about their approaches, successes, and lessons, with engaging topics ranging from incorporating AVC in veterinary education to challenges facing the field. ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative (NTSI) The Northern Tier Shelter Initiative (NTSI) is an ASPCA program that provides grants, free consultations and training to brick-and-mortar shelters, non-profit veterinary clinics, and Indigenous communities. Access to Veterinary Care in Education and Practice Review research by universities and other organizations that can help increase access to veterinary care for the benefit of pets, pet owners, and veterinarians. Strengthening Pet Retention Through Safety Net Programs Resources to help keep pets safe at home through supportive services. Empower Owners, Engage Your Community to Boost RTO Looking for ways to increase the number of lost pets returning to their owners? Read about a winning model that empowers pet owners and the wider community. Insights on Veterinarians’ Attitudes and Behaviors Related to Spectrum of Care Practices Learn insights on veterinarians' opinions and behaviors related to access to veterinary care, specifically spectrum of care for pets. Pyometra Surgery and Access to Veterinary Care Research shows pyometra, a life-threatening infection in unspayed dogs and cats, can be safely treated without specialized care, thereby increasing access to veterinary care. A Spectrum of Care is the Antidote to One Dog’s Mysterious Illness Pets have better outcomes when veterinarians provide a wide range of treatment options—otherwise known as a spectrum of care. Family Quality of Life: Pet Owners and Veterinarians Working Together to Reach the Best Outcomes Reframing veterinary care decisions in the context of Family Quality of Life acknowledges the many interdependencies that exist between people and their pets. Why Animal Shelters Support Better Policies for Veterinary Telemedicine Veterinary telemedicine is an excellent way to help increase access to vet care for pets and can help keep pets in homes and out of animal shelters.