Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Managing People Resources (-) Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Grants Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Intake & Preventive Care Cruelty & Disasters Enrichment & Behavior Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Active FiltersKeeping Pets in Homes Group 9 Clear All 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. Retention of Pet ID Tags and Outcomes for Lost Pets If shelters provide ID tags and put them on adopted or found animals, the likelihood immediately improves that those pets, if lost, will return home. They Did It: Ramped Up Pet Food Distribution Efforts Due to COVID-19 Learn how Columbus Humane expanded on their existing pet food distribution program to keep pets in their community well fed during the COVID-19 pandemic. How Owner and Pet Demographics Affect Pet Body Condition Among People Experiencing Homelessness and Housing Vulnerability Discover the results of a new study about veterinary care for dogs and cats owned by people experiencing homelessness. They Did It: Created a Team to Keep Pets and Families Together Animal Care Centers of NYC hired 2 special case advocates with social work backgrounds to help pet owners facing challenges, including housing issues, hospitalization, and incarceration. They Did It: Hired a Social Worker for Their Animal Shelter Gateway Pet Guardians hired a Community Support Manager to support the people and pets in their 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. Strengthening Pet Retention Through Safety Net Programs Resources to help keep pets safe at home through supportive services. Dog and Cat Adopter Packets These downloadable and customizable guides for pet owners provide handy tips for feeding, training, and troubleshooting behavior concerns in the home post-adoption. 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. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next ›